Singapore’s Cybersecurity Talent Gets a Boost from Fortinet and Temasek Poly Collaboration
Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Temasek Polytechnic (TP), a leading institution of higher learning, to provide its students with Fortinet’s industry-recognised cybersecurity training and certification program.
Through this partnership, Fortinet’s award-winning certification training curriculum will be included in Temasek Polytechnic’s current cybersecurity courses offered by its School of Informatics & IT. This is part of TP’s efforts to develop students with real-world learning programmes and professional opportunities beyond the classroom through collaborations and a robust curriculum developed with industry partners.
In addition, the Fortinet Network Security Expert certification training will be accessible to faculty staff and students across a range of topics such as network and cloud security, security operations, security analytics and threat intelligence. Students will also have an opportunity to learn from Fortinet’s experts through guest lectures held atTP. Also, Fortinet-certified instructors will deliver guidance to students through case studies and hands-on experiences, complete with real-world exercises.
This comprehensive academic partner program is designed to develop cyber professionals who are well-equipped to meet the demands of the industry and to address the shortage of cybersecurity talent in Singapore and beyond. According to the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, 87% of organisational leaders said they experienced one or more breaches, with 70% of them partially attributing the breach to the lack of cybersecurity skills, and 72% indicated that it is difficult to find candidates with right technology-focused certifications.
In addition, Fortinet and TP will set up an Operational Technology Security Laboratory, which will serve as a sandbox for joint projects relating to educational and research purposes.
Dr Eng Pin Kwang, Senior Director, Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer, Temasek Polytechnic said, “Our partnership with Fortinet demonstrates our commitment to providing education that meets today’s industry demands while ensuring our staff remains updated with industry practices. Through this collaboration, we aim to empower our students with the necessary skillsets and knowledge to navigate an increasingly digital world and contribute significantly to building cyber resilience in Singapore and beyond.”
“The collaboration with Temasek Polytechnic is part of Fortinet’s ongoing efforts to address the shortage of cybersecurity talent in the workforce. The need for a robust pipeline of cybersecurity talent is more crucial than ever. By providing students with access to our industry-recognised training and certification programs, we aim to equip them with the necessary skills and credentials to tackle the ever-worsening cyber landscape and succeed as cybersecurity professionals in their careers,” said Vishak Raman, Vice President for India, SAARC, SEA, and ANZ, Fortinet.
This partnership is in line with our commitment to support Singapore in developing the right talent that is needed to ensure that businesses are better equipped to defend against cyber threats and strengthen the nation’s digital resilience.” he continued.
