CIPAT – Fortinet signs MoU to cooperate in developing human resources in cyber security.
Cyber Technology Innovation Promotion Association หรือ CIPAT (Cyber Innovation Promotion Association of Thailand) Signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fortinet The global leader in fully automated and integrated cybersecurity solutions. For cooperation in training cyber security skills for government agencies and organizations with the objective of producing and increasing the number of new generation personnel with professional cyber security knowledge. With Fortinet's rigorous international training curriculum
Adisorn Nilvisut President of the Cyber Innovation Promotion Association of Thailand or CIPAT (Cyber Innovation Promotion Association of Thailand) said that in cooperation with Fortinet, CIPAT has the objective of promoting and supporting the development of manpower in cyber security. and create awareness among agencies and organizations in Thailand fully For both the organization and personnel to be aware of changes in technology. both in preventing cyber attacks together with Fortinet who are the leading experts in preventing cyber attacks and has world-class prevention training institutes
“In training We plan to offer both basic and in-depth training. which is part of the deep dive We may have a course on cyber workforce production in collaboration with Fortinet. It may also be a partnership with the government sector. and various ministries In the future, in working, CIPAT also looks at cooperation with agencies or ministries that are primarily responsible for developing the country's people, such as the Ministry of Labor. or the university sector that offers cyber courses To participate in creating as many cyber security personnel as possible. In order to benefit every working sector in the country,” Adisorn said.
The Association for the Promotion of Cyber Innovation Technology or CIPAT was established with the objective of strengthening entrepreneurs and academic groups related to cyber security. It also supports and encourages training. Research and exchange knowledge and experience to create cooperation in the use of cyber security. Including using ICT to enhance the image of the country as an international standard
Phakthapha Chatkomes Country Manager for Thailand, Fortinet, said that Fortinet is aware of both the increasing threats and rapid developments in technology. and the problem of the increasing demand for personnel with knowledge and skills in cyber security. Fortinet has therefore partnered with the Cyber Innovation Promotion Association (CIPAT) to jointly provide training to build a knowledgeable workforce. Increase cyber security capabilities To provide support and an effective safety line of defense for the work and business operations of both the public sector, the private sector, and the industrial sector to be able to operate safely.
“Fortinet's training curriculum focuses on enhancing cybersecurity skills and capabilities. Both to provide Upskills for the trainees. and in order to reduce the skills gap (Skill Gap) in security. This training can take many forms. Both studying with the training provider Virtual training Including learning through laboratories (Labs) in various areas as well,” Phakthapa said.
According to Fortinet's 2023 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, the impact of the shortfall in IT roles is due to the cyber skills shortage. As a result, 68% of organizations worldwide are inevitably exposed to increased cyber risks.
