Fortinet Continues Commitment to Cyber Skills Gap Though its NSE Institute Training and Certification Program

With nearly 200,000 certifications awarded globally, Fortinet expands offerings and rolls out additional certifications, education and training initiatives

Taguig City Philippines, 3 May 2019

News Summary:

Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced it continues to lead the way on training and educationin the company’s ongoing efforts to close the cyber security skills gap by rolling out even further expanded training and education initiatives. Recent additions to the company’s education and training programming includes additional Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Institute cloud certifications and the offering of its cyber security awareness training –at no cost – for individuals or organizations seeking to deploy a cyber security awareness training program.

The cyber skills gap

A 2019 Gartner survey shows the global talent shortage is now the top emerging risk facing organizations. The expansion of the digital marketplace has generated more jobs than the current supply of security professionals can meet. A problem of scale; there is currently not an efficient way to create skilled security practitioners at the same rate. Unfortunately, there are not enough skilled humans available to properly plan, manage, integrate, and optimize security devices, strategies, and protocols. For example, according to a recent workforce development survey, 59% of organizations have unfilled cybersecurity positions, with Frost & Sullivan forecasting a shortfall of 1.5 million by 2020. 

Fortinet continues commitment to bridge the cyber skills gap

In today’s global cybersecurity threat landscape, education is crucial to the success of organizations. Creating and executing a strategy with a wide scope can be a daunting task, but this is precisely the mandate and strategy of the Fortinet NSE Institute. The Fortinet NSE Institute was created to provide broad-based training that arms participants with a foundational understanding of the threat landscape, as well as the cyber security fundamentals and skills to implement strategies and technical concepts that are in high demand.While the Institute’s flagship NSE Training and Certification program has issued nearly 200,000 certifications, it is equally focused on education programs such as the Fortinet Network Security Academy program for high schools, colleges and universities, the FortiVets program that facilitates the transition of exceptional military veterans into the cybersecurity industry by providing professional networking, training, and mentoring, as well as free publicly available awareness training that can be accessed by any company wishing to deploy an internal cyber security awareness program for employees.

Cyber security training & education milestones:

·       There are now over 140 academies in more than 50 different countries. 

·       Fortinet has provided nearly 200,000 NSE certifications, building a skilled workforce that will be recognized in the industry as an elite group of security professionals. 

·       The company recently made public cyber security awareness trainings NSE 1 and 2, whereby these free offerings are now available to the public at large. For example, any Security Operations (SecOps) team seeking to deploy a cyber security awareness training program now has an easy and no cost way to get started.

·       Fortinet introduced the NSE 7 Cloud certification, consisting of two training courses, “Public Cloud Security” and “Private Cloud Security,” and are both being offered as part of the training schedule at this year’s Fortinet Accelerate conference, held in Orlando from April 8 – 11, 2019. 

·       During the past year, the number of NSE8 certifications awarded has doubled, a certification designation that identifies a candidate’s comprehensive knowledge of network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for complex networks.

·       The Fortinet Fast Track Program, launched at the company’s 2018 Accelerate conference, now has over 8,000 participating partners.

·       There has been an average of 300 – 600 student sessions around the world per week, based on recent company data.

“This unprecedented shortage in the cyber security workforce has resulted in security operations teams who are over worked and understaffed and it continues to benefit our cyber adversaries. Fortinet is more than a technology company; we’re also a learning organization. Fortinet is dedicated to closing the cyber skills gap and goes well beyond providing training on products and solutions as part of our commitment to deliver a response to the growing global cybersecurity threat.” - Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO at Fortinet.

Addressing the skills gap at scale

In addition to the established company-led training and education programs, a comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs, such as Fortinet’s strategic relationships with organization such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) and its Centre for Cybersecurity, the Global Threat Alliance, CompTIA, and various university research programs. Fortinet will continue its efforts to broadly and globally collaborate, innovate and develop powerful global solutions to reduce global cyberattacks, contain current and future cyberattacks, and deter cybercrime.

Additional Resources

·       Learn more about Fortinet’s education and training initiatives and efforts to close the cyber security skills gap in this blog post and video.

·       Read more about our Network Security Expert program and Network Security Academy program.

·       Find out more information about our FortiVets program.

·       Read more about the Fortinet Security Fabric or the Third Generation of Cybersecurity.

·       Learn more about FortiGuard Labs and the FortiGuard Security Services portfolio. Sign up for the weekly FortiGuard Threat Intelligence Briefs.

·       Follow Fortinet on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. 

About Fortinet

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud, or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 385,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. Learn more at http://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, or FortiGuard Labs.    

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Better than laser: Why Business Inkjet Printers with RIPS are for keeps

In today’s modern workplace, tackling a huge printing requirement becomes easier with the myriad of business printers available in the market. These printers are equipped with advanced technologies, which make it faster to complete their day-to-day office work.

Among these cutting-edge technologies is the Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS), which is now integrated in some Business Inkjet printers.  This technology is designed to provide the ease-of-use of a cartridge-based system combined with the high volume printing of an ink tank printer.

But the question now is—how can Business Inkjet Printers with RIPS really help organizations improve their business operations?

 

High productivity

For businesses with huge printing requirements, speed and page yield are crucial to ensuring productivity. With RIPS, printing is made even faster and more convenient since it has a far higher volume of ink compared to traditional cartridges.

A regular inkjet printer can produce eight to 10 pages per minute (ppm), while an inkjet printer with RIPS can produce up to 100 pages per minute and more than 75,000 pages before timing out.

For a better perspective, Epson’s WorkForce Pro WF-C869R with RIPS can print up to 86,000 pages in black and 84,000 pages in color without interruption. Equipped with PrecisionCore technology, this inkjet printer has no warm-up time, allowing for a first-page-out time of fewer than six seconds, as well as default print speeds of up to 24ipm and draft speeds of up to 35 ppm for both black and color prints.

Epson WorkForce Pro Business Inkjet Printers also operate like laser printers since the PrecisionCore technology allows the paper to move around a stationary or fixed printhead. Unlike regular inkjet printers, which utilize a single printhead commonly embedded in the ink cartridge, RIPS printers employ 11 printheads clustered together side by side.

All of these 11 printheads ensure that the device can print excellently and more efficiently. It also eliminates the issue of using the conventional printhead and cartridge arrangement, which forces the users to replace both once the ink cartridge is empty.

PrecisionCore also has up to triple the nozzle density of conventional Epson piezo printheads. These nozzles are roughly 20 microns in diameter and deliver small, round, repeatable dots about 40 microns across. This dot precision is particularly important for creating sharp text and fine lines.

Scalability

Aside from quality printouts, Epson Business Inkjet Printers with RIPS are also developed to tackle the complex paper-handling demands of businesses. With its flexibility features, each unit can handle different paper sizes and types.

Epson RIPS printers can be upgraded to include more paper cassettes. For instance, WorkForce Pro WF-C869R comes with a rear feed slot, which can handle up to 85 sheets, as well as two cassettes, which can handle 250 and 500 sheets, respectively.

The users may also opt to upgrade the unit and include two more optional cassettes, each can handle 500 sheets, and an additional cabinet placed at its bottom part.

Overall, each unit’s total input capacity can be scaled up to 1,835 sheets, depending on the business printing requirements of the user.

Cost-efficiency and minimized consumable wastes

The most engaging advantage of Business Inkjet Printers with RIPS is the fact that it costs less to operate and produces lower wastage.

With ink refills supplied in soft foil packs, businesses can recycle more efficiently and are spared from the hassle of arranging the disposal of cartridges. This means that it is easier for organizations to demonstrate their conservational efforts and improve the sustainability of office printing that will leave a smaller carbon footprint.

Furthermore, Inkjet RIPS printers, such as the Epson WorkForce Pro Business Inkjet Printers, use no heating elements and consume less energy than laser printers, which in turn reduces the running costs. And since they have a simpler mechanism with fewer periodic replacement parts, they require less effort for maintenance and with less downtime in business operations.

Now more than ever, businesses have the freedom to boost their operations by utilizing the accessibility, reliability, and high-quality attributes of their inkjet printers. And with game-changing inkjet technologies like RIPS, these tools become even more efficient in cutting costs and mitigating environmental impacts.

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About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, watches and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 85 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

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About Epson Singapore

Since 1982, Epson has developed a strong presence across major markets in Southeast Asia and South Asia. Led by the regional headquarters Epson Singapore, Epson’s business in Southeast Asia spans an extensive network of 11 countries with a comprehensive infrastructure of close to 500 service outlets, 7 Epson solution centres and 7 manufacturing facilities.

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About Epson Philippines

Epson’s corporate presence in the Philippines commenced in 1998. It grew rapidly into a billion-peso company in a span of a few years from its establishment due to its client-oriented approach in its business management style by its dedicated and innovative staff members and officers.  Epson Philippines has an extensive network of 137 Authorized Service Centers nationwide with 465 dealers and 875 shops across the country. For more details, please visit our website (www.epson.com.ph) or our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonPhilippines).

For product inquiries and technical support, please contact Epson Customer Care at: Metro Manila: (02) 441-9030; Toll Free: 1-800-1069-37766 (PLDT), 1-800-3-0037766 (DIGITEL) or visit https://www.epson.com.ph/contact for more

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