Cybersecurity is today one of the sectors with the highest growth and demand for professionals in the labor market. To respond to that need, the Global Technological Association Isaca and the Training School Keepcoding They have signed a strategic agreement that seeks to strengthen talent in Spain.
The collaboration will allow to integrate the official training for certification Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Within the Keepcoding cybersecurity bootcamp, which will provide students with not only advanced technical knowledge, but also an accreditation of international prestige.
The lack of professionals in cybersecurity, a challenge for Europe
The deficit of cybersecurity experts has become a growing concern. According to him ENISA 2024 Reportalmost half of European organizations (47 %) acknowledges having serious difficulties in hiring qualified profiles in this area. This talent gap threats slowing down the advances in digital safety in critical sectors such as banking, telecommunications or public administration.
With this alliance, Isaca and Keepcoding seek to offer training that combines intensive practice and globally recognized certifications, a key formula to increase student employability and respond to the high demand of the sector.
A Bootcamp with international certification
He Bootcamp Full cybersecurity stack Keepcoding will include, from now on, the official preparation for the ISACA CISA certification. Students will have access to Study guides, Question Banks and Official Preparation Materialsin addition to a Isaca Student Member for a year.
This membership will allow students to integrate into the local chapters of the organization and be part of an international community with more than 185,000 professionals in 190 countries. This will give them access to workshops, events and professional contacts that transcend classroom borders.
Close the gap between training and employability
Keepcoding CEO, Adriana Bottlestressed that this agreement responds to a concrete need of the labor market. In his words:
“There is a real gap between the skills that companies are looking for and what traditional training programs offer. This alliance helps to close that gap by combining a deep technical training with a globally recognized certification. It provides our students with a competitive advantage in the current cybersecurity labor market.”
For its part, Chris Dimitriadis, Chief Global Strategy Officer of IsacaHe stressed that collaboration has an impact beyond the teaching in the classroom:
“This collaboration goes beyond the contents: it is about tending real bridges between education and employability. Keepcoding has designed a practical and transformative formative experience, and from Isaca we are proud to reinforce it with recognized credentials and access to a professional community that helps students in Spain to prepare for significant careers in cybersecurity and digital trust.”
More than training: events, workshops and mentoring
The agreement between Isaca and Keepcoding also contemplates the organization of events, workshops and mentoring programsapproaching students to the real professional environment. These activities will allow participants to interact with experts in the sector, reinforce their network of contacts and know first hand the challenges of the industry.
In this way, the alliance not only seeks to convey knowledge, but also to facilitate connections that promote the career of future cybersecurity specialists.
A decisive step for the future of the sector
The accelerated digitalization and increased cyber threats have placed digital security as a strategic pillar for companies and governments. However, the shortage of qualified professionals remains an obstacle.
Initiatives such as Isaca and Keepcoding represent a clear commitment to Reduce the talent gap, reinforce employability and prepare the next generation of cybersecurity experts. With practical training, international certifications and access to a global network of professionals, students in Spain will have more tools to face the challenges of an increasingly digital and connected world.
