Jigsaw Academy launches Cyber Security program with premier Israeli Cybersecurity Institute HackerU

Jigsaw Academy is a Manipal Global investee company. HackerU is Israel’s premier cybersecurity training provider. Both the companies have announced the launch of a new Master Certificate in Cyber Security (Blue Team) program. This program focuses on defensive techniques. It will further help learners detect an attack, collect forensic data, perform data analysis, and make modifications to avoid future attacks and mitigate threats.

Why Cybersecurity?

Comprehensive market research by Jigsaw Academy and HackerU shows that the number of cyberattacks and breaches across different organisations has increased during the pandemic. A single security breach can have severe financial implications and can cost a corporation millions in losses.

Cybersecurity has become a crucial concern. More so now, since most organisations have started functioning remotely. Further, there are over three million jobs waiting for cybersecurity experts.

About the partnership

Speaking on this occasion, Ariel Cohen, CEO, HackerU Global Education, said:

“Defensive cybersecurity in one of the most secure and high-income professions in the cyber world. In this program, aspirants will learn about the most needed profession in the cyber world. 85% of the job openings in the cybersecurity domain are for Cyber Defenders. They are also known as Blue Team professionals. This Master Certificate in Cyber Security (Blue Team) program will help learners build and protect the infrastructure of a company while also helping them comprehend how to attack it and protect the company from vulnerabilities and cyberattacks.”

Talking about this unique collaborative initiative, Gaurav Vohra, CEO & Co-Founder of Jigsaw Academy, said:

“Amidst the pandemic, cybersecurity experts have become the need of the hour for every organisation, in every sector. Cybersecurity job opportunities constitute 15.6% of the emerging technologies open jobs pool. Our new Master Certificate in Cyber Security (Blue Team) program aims to help individuals in becoming proficient in defensive cybersecurity techniques. This will help them kick start their career in the cyber realm.”

The program is meticulously designed and delivered by the best cyber-security brains in the industry from Israel and experts from Jigsaw Academy. Further, it integrates real-world projects and training exercises to provide the hands-on experience and the insight learners need to stay on top of today’s cybersecurity domain.