Jigsaw Academy launches Cybersecurity Programme in Collaboration with HackerU of Israel

Jigsaw Academy has announced the launch of a new Master Certificate in Cyber Security (Blue Team) programme in association with HackerU, the premier cybersecurity training provider of Israel.

The programme will focus on defensive techniques and help students detect an attack, collect forensic data, perform data analyses, as well as make modifications to avoid future attacks and reduce threats.

Market research conducted by Jigsaw Academy and HackerU reveals that there has been a spike in cyberattacks and breaches across various organizations during the coronavirus pandemic. With many companies starting to function remotely, cybersecurity has become of prime importance. 

There are more than three million jobs waiting for cybersecurity experts. The programme, designed painstakingly by the best experts from Israel and Jigsaw Academy, incorporates real-world projects and training exercises to provide a heuristic experience and the insight needed to remain on top of the cybersecurity domain.

The CEO of HackerU Global Education said, “Defensive cybersecurity is 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. 

“The 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.”

The CEO of Jigsaw Academy said that cybersecurity job opportunities constitute 15.6 percent of the emerging technologies open jobs pool. The new program would help learners become proficient in defensive cybersecurity techniques and propel their careers in the domain.