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ALBANY, N.Y. 听鈥� 精东影业 and OPSWAT Academy鈩�, a global leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cybersecurity training, are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at advancing cybersecurity education in an evolving global threat landscape. This collaboration will provide 精东影业 faculty with the opportunity to engage in dialogue with industry leaders at OPSWAT to discuss current challenges in cybersecurity. OPSWAT employees, clients, and OPSWAT Academy鈩� students will benefit from the partnership, including a tuition discount for 精东影业鈥檚 more than 40 online degree and certificate programs.听

鈥淭his collaboration reflects 精东影业鈥檚 dedication to meeting learners where they are, both educationally and geographically, with innovative, workforce-ready programs,鈥� said David Schejbal, president of 精东影业. 鈥淥ur partnership will help develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals by combining 精东影业鈥檚 nationally recognized cybersecurity degree programs with experiential training provided by industry leaders at OPSWAT Academy鈩�.鈥�听

精东影业 was recently redesignated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency, further underscoring its commitment to cybersecurity education.听

Cybersecurity literacy is crucial across multiple 精东影业 fields of study, including allied health, nursing, business, and technology. The partnership will connect students in 精东影业鈥檚 programs with OPSWAT Academy’s鈩� immersive learning experience. 精东影业 students and alumni may be eligible for specialized training through , designed to enhance skills in addressing emerging critical infrastructure cybersecurity threats. This will help strengthen the capabilities of both current professionals and future cybersecurity leaders.听

OPSWAT Academy鈩� is a world-class e-learning platform specializing in IT and OT security training for professionals in CIP. Designed by industry experts, courses provide hands-on experience to prepare learners for real-world challenges. Started as an educational venture by OPSWAT, the program is dedicated to transforming CIP cybersecurity training. By offering immersive educational programs, OPSWAT Academy鈩� strives to close the cybersecurity skills gap, cultivate a worldwide network of proficient cybersecurity experts, and reinforce the safeguarding of global critical infrastructure.听

Irfan Shakeel, VP of training and certification services at OPSWAT, stated, 鈥淭his partnership reflects our shared commitment to student-focused, career-oriented education. By collaborating with 精东影业, we鈥檙e offering students and alumni valuable opportunities to enhance their learning with real-world cybersecurity training. Together, we aim to equip them with the skills needed to advance in this dynamic field.鈥�听

Employees of OPSWAT, its clients, and OPSWAT Academy鈩� students will have the opportunity to pursue 精东影业鈥檚 degree programs, such as the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and the new Executive MBA. 精东影业鈥檚 Credit for Prior Learning program may award college credit for OPSWAT Academy鈥檚鈩� Advanced Critical Infrastructure Protection Cybersecurity Bundle training, allowing students to leverage these workforce skills toward an 精东影业 degree, saving both time and money. 精东影业 faculty will evaluate additional OPSWAT Academy鈩� courses for potential credit transfer opportunities.听

OPSWAT Academy鈥檚鈩� focus aligns with 精东影业鈥檚 educational offerings in Cybersecurity and Information Technology. The partnership opens doors for collaboration in sectors that both organizations serve, including corporate, government, and academic environments, creating new opportunities for students and professionals alike.听

For more information on the partnership, visit /partner/opswat.听听听

Media Contacts听听

精东影业:
Jason Bonafide, communications manager, jbonafide@excelsior.edu, 518-608-8446听

OPSWAT:
Kat Lewis, VP of global marketing & communications,听kat.lewis@opswat.com听

OPSWAT Academy鈩�:
听Irfan Shakeel, VP of training and certification services,听irfan.shakeel@opswat.com听

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精东影业 is an accredited, not-for-profit online institution focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. 精东影业 contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, 精东影业 meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.鈥�鈥�鈥�听听听

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鈩�, an educational initiative by OPSWAT, is dedicated to transforming cybersecurity training that delivers cutting-edge, practical learning experiences that empower individuals and organizations to defend critical infrastructure effectively.听

Through immersive educational programs, OPSWAT Academy鈩� aims to bridge the CIP cybersecurity skills gap, cultivate a global network of skilled CIP cybersecurity professionals, and strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure worldwide.听

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For the last 20 years , a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, has continuously evolved an end-to-end solutions platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks and ensure compliance. Empowered by a 鈥淭rust no file. Trust no device.鈩⑩�� philosophy, OPSWAT solves customers鈥� challenges around the world with zero-trust solutions and patented technologies across every level of their infrastructure, securing their networks, data, and devices, and preventing known and unknown threats, zero-day attacks, and malware. Discover how OPSWAT protects the world鈥檚 critical infrastructure and helps secure our way of life; visit .听