Check Point Software Launches New Training Platform

Check Point Software has launched a new training platform designed to further stimulate understanding of IT security. Known as “Check Point Mind,” the new portal was designed in collaboration with more than 200 training partners.

Some of the programs which can be found on the Check Point Mind Portal include:

• CISO Academy: a global education program for C-Level executives to help master all types of cybersecurity practices and maximize security while learning to balance the handling of tactical issues with strategic leadership responsibilities.
• HackingPoint: a global education program for security experts to help master all types of Pen Testing techniques and cybersecurity practices. Students completing HackingPoint courses will understand how to better protect the corporate network sand resources.
• SecureAcademy: cybersecurity education in partnership with the world’s leading higher learning institutions.
• CyberPark: a collection of partnerships and gamified challenges that enable users to learn about security challenges and train using Check Point solutions in an interactive way.

“With the continued increase in cyber-attacks and more sophisticated cyber threats, Check Point Software, as an enabler of cybersecurity, is committed to making cybersecurity education and knowledge accessible,” said Liat Doron, Vice President, Learning and Training, Check Point Software Technologies. “Through Check Point Mind, we aim to equip anyone from students to C-level executives with cybersecurity knowledge and skills to help meet the global demand for more cybersecurity professionals.”

Users can choose from a wide range of courses and programs available from over 200 partners. Payment can be made through credit card or Check Point Learning Credits.

Channel Impact^®
With programs from more than 200 global training partners, the portal is a platform for users to learn from the masters of the industry to address the global cybersecurity skills shortage. The US alone has a shortfall of almost 465,000 cybersecurity professionals, and globally, this number is estimated to be about 2.72 million.