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SimSpace Honored as a Leader in Cybersecurity Skills Training

In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, organizations are urged to enhance their defenses through innovative training methods. SimSpace, known for its AI Proving Grounds tailored for elite cybersecurity teams, has made headlines by being designated as a leader in the Forrester Wave™ evaluation of Cybersecurity Skills and Training Platforms for Q1 2026. This recognition underscores SimSpace's commitment to providing state-of-the-art training environments that meet the demands of modern cybersecurity operations.

Forrester's evaluation praised SimSpace for achieving the highest scores across eight critical areas, including:

• - Agentic AI readiness
• - Cyber ranges and team exercises
• - Content breadth and timeliness
• - Training Assignment and Curriculum Management
• - Integration with security and risk ecosystems
• - Product security
• - Innovation and roadmap

This comprehensive analysis reveals a notable shift within the cybersecurity landscape, where traditional certification-based hiring is being phased out in favor of continuous, practical upskilling. As highlighted in the Forrester report, organizations now recognize the essential need for ongoing training that involves realistic simulations capable of validating real-world readiness. Jess Burn, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, articulated this sentiment succinctly: “The era of certification-based hiring and training is over.