Closing the Cyber Security Skills Gap: Check Point Partners with CompTIA

The cyber security industry faces a critical challenge: a growing skills gap that leaves organizations exposed to increasingly sophisticated threats. Businesses need qualified professionals who can secure systems and respond effectively, but finding and training those experts remains a global concern.

To address this challenge, Infinity Global Services, which delivers practical learning designed to build real-world cyber security expertise, has partnered with CompTIA, a global leader in IT and cyber security education. This collaboration combines Infinity Global Services’ hands-on training approach with CompTIA’s globally recognized certifications, creating a powerful pathway for professionals to advance their careers and organizations to build resilient security teams.

What This Partnership Delivers

CompTIA is renowned for its vendor-neutral certifications, trusted by employers worldwide. These additions ensure that Infinity Global Services learners gain not only practical expertise but also credentials that validate their capabilities in the global marketplace.

Two of its most impactful programs are now integrated into Infinity Global Services Training offerings:

• Security+: The industry’s most popular entry-level cyber security certification, providing essential skills for securing networks, detecting threats, and responding effectively.
  Included in the Infinity Global Services Hacking Point program.
• SecurityX : CompTIA’s most advanced certification for security architects and senior engineers, designed for professionals leading complex security strategies.
  Added to the Infinity Global Services CISO Academy program.

Aligned Missions: Building the Future of Cyber Security Training

“The importance of strong cyber security skills is elevated as organizations expand their use of artificial intelligence and embrace workflow transformation practices,” said Jason Moss, Senior Vice President of CompTIA. “Together with Check Point we aim to equip individuals with job-ready cyber security skills and help companies strengthen their defenses by creating a pipeline of highly skilled cyber talent.”

Both Infinity Global Services and CompTIA share a commitment to bridging the cyber security skills gap. By making high-quality education accessible across the industry, this partnership empowers individuals and organizations to meet today’s security challenges with confidence and competence.

About Infinity Global Services

Infinity Global Services delivers comprehensive managed security services to over 5,000 enterprise customers. Offerings include threat research, MDR, risk assessment, proactive monitoring, professional services, and advanced training. Infinity Global Services provides end-to-end protection from assessment and design to ongoing optimization and rapid response, and backed by 450+ world-class experts and real-time threat intelligence to safeguard organizations of all sizes.

Ready to strengthen your team’s cyber security expertise? Explore CompTIA’s self-paced training on the Infinity Global Services Portal or contact us at [email protected].