Jigsaw Academy launches Cyber Security program with premier Israeli cybersecurity institute

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

A comprehensive market research conducted 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. Cyber security has become a crucial concern especially now since most organisations have started functioning remotely. There are over three million jobs waiting for cyber security experts. The program, meticulously designed and delivered by the best cyber security brains in the industry from Israel and experts from Jigsaw Academy, 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 cyber security domain.

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 cyber security domain are for Cyber Defenders, who 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.”

HackerU, based in Israel, is a pioneer in the digital education landscape. This world-renowned organisation, with over 23 years of leadership, offers curated, market-driven career programs to prepare the cyber security professionals of tomorrow.

Talking about this unique collaborative initiative, Gaurav Vohra, CEO & Co-Founder of Jigsaw Academy, said, “Amidst the pandemic, cyber security experts have become the need of the hour for every organisation, in every sector. Cyber security 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 cyber security techniques and kick start their career in the cyber realm.”

Jigsaw Academy, India’s top-ranked institute, is adept in emerging technologies and domains like Data Science, People Analytics, Digital HR, Cyber Security, Design Thinking, Cloud Computing, and Business Analytics, and offers upskilling opportunities to professionals and fresh graduates.

If you wish to know more about the Master Certificate in Cyber Security (Blue Team), visit Jigsaw Academy’s website & get detailed information on the program.

For more information, visit https://www.jigsawacademy.com/master-certificate-in-cyber-security-blue-team/.