ISFnet and Heatwave Partner to Advance Practical Cybersecurity Training

ISFnet and Heatwave Collaborate for Cybersecurity Education

In a significant move, ISFnet Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo's Minato Ward, and Heatwave Co., Ltd., an IT talent training school based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, have announced their collaboration aimed at providing practical cybersecurity training for IT infrastructure engineers. This partnership seeks to address the pressing demand for skilled professionals equipped with advanced security knowledge.

Background and Objectives of the Collaboration

In today's world, the ability to build and maintain secure IT infrastructures is of utmost importance. Infrastructure engineers are now required to possess extensive security expertise. However, there is still a notable shortage of individuals capable of properly assessing and responding to modern cyberattack methods and vulnerabilities, including critical data like CVSS scores and Proof of Concepts (PoCs).

For over a year, ISFnet has engaged in a continuous internal study group focused on tracking Microsoft's monthly vulnerability information. This initiative has been aimed at deepening practical insights among its engineers. By collaborating with Heatwave, which boasts a diverse range of educational platforms, ISFnet aims to widely disseminate its hands-on knowledge accumulated in the field and contribute to enhancing the overall cybersecurity level in society.

For Heatwave, this partnership provides an opportunity to offer practical vulnerability response skills to beginners and entry-level engineers who have recently joined the security department. By leveraging each company's strengths, this collaboration promises a powerful synergy that benefits both parties.

Future Developments

As the first step in this collaboration, ISFnet engineers will serve as instructors, and together with Heatwave, they will conduct joint seminars and study sessions focused on explaining vulnerabilities. Starting with seminars designed for beginners, there are plans to expand into ongoing educational content for engineers seeking more in-depth learning opportunities in the future.

About Heatwave Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1992, Heatwave Co., Ltd. offers ICT education to government agencies and major corporations, nurturing over 30,000 engineers. Since 2017, they have also provided a 'White Hat Hacker Training Course,' producing more than 1,000 security professionals for the industry. The company is recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a certified provider of career advancement support through reskilling initiatives.

About ISFnet Co., Ltd.

ISFnet specializes in IT infrastructure solutions, focusing on cloud, server, and network security. With approximately 2,300 engineers, the company operates 14 locations across Japan and has expanded into China, South Korea, and Singapore. Identifying itself as a "human resource development company," ISFnet is dedicated to training IT infrastructure engineers.

- ISFnet Official Website

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