The global professional association ISACA has announced a partnership with Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) Center at Aston University To provide the next generation of professionals with an internally recognized credential in cybersecurity. Aston CSI Center has achieved ISACA Accredited Training Organization (ATO) status and offers virtual and face-to-face instructor-led training to assist participants in Cybersecurity Fundamentals, AI, Data Privacy Solutions Engineers, CRISC, CISA, obtained the authority to serve CISM. succeed in exams. Aston previously recognized the importance of cyber security at the C-suite level of an organization and launched a Master’s Degree in Cyber Risk Management and a Cyber MBA.
Earlier this week, the University of Kent was recognized by the UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) as an Academic Center of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) with a gold award. This means it meets the ACE-CSE Gold Award Criteria, which consists of eight requirements set by the NCSC and the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Kent is now one of her few ACE-CSEs in the UK with Gold status.
Cybersecurity, risk management certifications differentiate early-career professionals
Aston University’s ISACA-certified instructors work with consultants with extensive experience as CISOs, risk managers and IT audit directors to bring topics to life using real-world examples and practical knowledge to guide the Aston MBA and Enrich your master’s degree experience in the cyber field. Students, please read the ISACA press release.
“Aston University positions itself as a leader in digital technology, so directing executive education in the direction of cybersecurity is a strategic priority. The CSI Center of Excellence underscores this priority.” Professor Zoe Radner, Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean of the University, said. He holds a PhD in Business and Social Sciences from Aston University.
ISACA CEO Eric Prusch added that early-career professionals have the opportunity to advance their careers while making a real impact on the organization. “Having a cybersecurity or risk management certification helps organizations further differentiate themselves against future employers by recognizing that these individuals have the necessary knowledge and skills.”
Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap is a top priority
UK businesses are currently facing a significant shortage of cybersecurity skills.Recent British government report Research shows that half of UK businesses suffer from a lack of basic cybersecurity skills, and a third lack security aspects such as forensic breach analysis, personal data storage and transfer, and malware detection and removal. suffer from a shortage of higher-level skills associated with
Chris Dimitriadis, Global Chief Strategy Officer at ISACA, said, “It’s no secret that today’s workforce suffers from a cyber skills gap. “Bridging this gap needs to be a priority.” “Young professionals with skills and certifications in cybersecurity and risk management are an integral part of the team that gives companies the best chance to protect themselves and set themselves up for long-term success.”