Cynomi debuts vCISO Academy

TEL AVIV, Israel — Cynomi has launched vCISO Academy, a free, online comprehensive professional learning hub designed to support service providers in establishing or expanding their vCISO services.

Cynomi stated that the Academy equips managed service providers (MSPs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) with the knowledge, tools, and training needed to meet the growing demand for strategic cybersecurity services.

Cynomi’s vCISO Academy offers resources to help service providers effectively integrate virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services into their offerings. By bridging the gap between what SMBs need and what MSPs currently offer, Cynomi said the the vCISO Academy will play a vital role in improving cybersecurity practices across a wide range of industries.

"As cyberattacks increase in number and complexity, SMBs are facing a growing need for expert guidance to protect their businesses," said David Primor, Ph.D., cofounder and CEO of Cynomi. "Our vCISO Academy empowers MSPs and MSSPs to step up and meet this demand, providing them with the tools and resources they need to deliver the high-level security services their customers require."

The launch of the vCISO Academy aligns with the findings of the recent 2024 State of the Virtual CISO Report by Cynomi, which shows a rapidly growing market for vCISO services. According to the report, 94% of MSPs and MSSPs recognize the rising demand for vCISO services, with 98% of those not currently offering them planning to launch such services in the future. 74% of service providers expect to offer vCISO services by the end of 2025, underscoring the momentum behind this cybersecurity trend.

The company believes that vCISO Academy will play a key role in its mission to ensure that every organization, regardless of size, has access to CISO-level cybersecurity expertise.