Security News > 2022 > July > Tech companies pledge free cybersecurity training during White House summit Tuesday

A number of companies pledged to do their parts to help assuage the shortage of cybersecurity professionals during the White House National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit on Tuesday.

"The summit's goal was to"raise the bar on cybersecurity through greater awareness, education and training,'' the White House said in a statement.

Among the participating companies was², a nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals, which announced the² One Million Certified in Cybersecurity program.

The association noted that research suggests organizations that focus on recruiting and developing entry-level cybersecurity staff - including those with little or no technical experience - accelerate the hands-on training the next generation of professionals needs to start a successful cybersecurity career.

While the U.S. cybersecurity workforce comprises more than 1.14 million people, according to the association, the federal government estimates the country has more than 700,000 cybersecurity job vacancies.

The expansion of the company's free training offerings is part of Fortinet's commitment to train one million people in cybersecurity by 2026 to make a significant dent in addressing the skills gap, the company said.

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