How 300 Academic Partnerships Are Helping Close the Cyber Skills Gap Check Point’s SecureAcademy has reached 300 academic partnerships across more than 80 countries, connecting educational institutions with industry-aligned cyber security training and resources. While the milestone reflects the program’s continued growth, it also highlights a broader shift: educational institutions are increasingly looking for ways to align cyber security education with the skills employers need today. Turning Classrooms into Career Pathways Organizations worldwide continue to face a shortage of cyber security professionals, while educational institutions are under pressure to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies and threats. Through SecureAcademy, institutions […]

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The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 concurred that cyber risk is increasingly driven by operational complexity rather than lack of technology. As security environments expand, many organizations struggle with hands‑on skill gaps, slow issue resolution, and training that does not reflect how their environments de-facto operate. The result: higher operational risk – even in well‑equipped organizations.  To address these challenges, Check Point Services offers PS Private Training (Custom ILT): a tailored, instructor‑led program designed to strengthen operational mastery in real environments. The service replaces one‑size‑fits‑all instruction with customized training, hands‑on labs, and field‑proven best practices delivered by active Professional Services consultants, enabling […]

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