Jigsaw Academy Launches India’s First Program On Defensive Cyber Security with HackerU-Israel

The program integrates real-world projects and training exercises to provide hands-on experience and insights from the cybersecurity domain.

Jigsaw Academy, a Manipal Global Investee Company, in association with HackerU, Israel’s Premier Cyber Security Training Provider, has announced the launch of a new Master Certificate in Cyber Security (Blue Team) program. This initiative is India’s first program in cybersecurity that 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.

Comprehensive market research conducted by Jigsaw Academy and HackerU show that the number of cyberattacks and breaches across different organizations has increased during the pandemic.  As far as cost is concerned, a single security breach can cost a corporation $350 million in losses. Cybersecurity has become a crucial concern in this pandemic world, a world where organizations have started functioning remotely. There are over 3 million jobs waiting for cybersecurity experts. The program is meticulously designed and delivered by the best cybersecurity brains in the industry from Israel and experts from Jigsaw Academy. It integrates real-world projects and training exercises to provide hands-on experience and the insight learners need to stay on top of today’s cybersecurity domain.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr Ariel Cohen, CEO of HackerU Global Education, says “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, 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 organization, with over 23 years of leadership, offers curated, market-driven career programs to prepare the cybersecurity professionals of tomorrow.

While talking about this unique collaborative initiative, CEO & Co-Founder of Jigsaw Academy, Gaurav Vohra says, “Amidst the pandemic, cybersecurity experts have become the need of the hour for every organization, in every sector.  Cybersecurity job opportunities constitute 15.6% of the emerging technologies open jobs pool. We, at Jigsaw Academy, are thrilled about our new Master Certificate in Cyber Security (Blue Team) program that aims to help individuals in becoming proficient in defensive cybersecurity 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.

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