How to maximize the impact of your federal cybersecurity training budget

Cybersecurity training is essential to giving your federal team and contractors the tools to stay ahead of emerging technologies and maintain a secure defense. The good news is that you can take recommended actions to address these challenges. This guide focuses on helping you maximize your team's cybersecurity training budget so you can make the biggest impact. 

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Cybersecurity training is essential to giving your federal team and contractors the tools to stay ahead of emerging technologies and maintain a secure defense. The good news is that you can take recommended actions to address these challenges. This guide focuses on helping you maximize your team's cybersecurity training budget so you can make the biggest impact. 

Assess your training needs and priorities 

Before investing in cybersecurity training, ensure your spending addresses your team's most pressing needs. Every organization is different, but according to the ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, the top 10 in demand skills are: 

1. Cloud computing (32%) 
2. Communication skills (31%) 
3. Risk assessment, analysis and management (31%) 
4. Security analysis (28%) 
5. Security engineering (28%) 
6. Governance, risk management and compliance (26%) 
7. Application security (24%) 
8. Security administration (24%) 
9. SecOps (21%) 
10. Identity and access management (20%) 

The good news is that we have two decades of experience helping Department of Defense security and IT teams and contractors align your training priorities with your budget constraints. 75% of our students work for government agencies. Whether you're a mid-size government contractor or a large federal agency, we can customize a program that aligns with your needs and goals. 

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Maximize cost savings with Infosec 

Infosec has been a leader in cybersecurity training for more than 20 years. Not only do we understand how to close skills gaps and certify your team — we offer flexible purchase options to help you meet DoD 8570/8140 requirements with training built for federal teams and contractors and stay under your Government Purchase Card limit. 

Over 50 team training boot camps (see the full list) priced under your $25,000 Government Purchase Card limit simplify the procurement process. With expert, live instruction available in online, classroom and onsite delivery formats — plus 700+ on-demand Infosec Skills courses included with every boot camp — your team will be armed with the tools they need to protect your organization. 

With Infosec’s flexible payment options, you can purchase group training now, train when it best suits your schedule and save with volume discounts. 

Infosec accepts all forms of approved training requests and procurement systems. We are currently an approved vendor for the following programs: 

• AF COOL 
• Army IgnitED 
• Veteran Readiness & Employment 

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Leverage Infosec's industry expertise for better outcomes 

With Infosec, we'll help your team navigate the exam — and build skills that stay with them when the exam is over. Infosec instructors have at least ten years of industry experience, which helps ensure that your staff receives high-quality, cost-effective training. 

• Industry-leading pass rates. Infosec has decades of experience helping learners earn certifications and gain job-critical skills. Our pass rate is an industry-leading 93%, meaning more than 9 out of 10 Infosec trainees who sit for their exam pass it. 
• Outcome-backed training. With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if any member of your team doesn't pass their exam on the first attempt, they get a second attempt for free (for most boot camps). They can also retake the training for free for up to one year.  
• Minimal risk Our Knowledge Transfer Guarantee provides peace of mind when investing in your team. If one of your service members or employees departs within three months of obtaining their certification, Infosec will train another tuition-free for up to a year. 
• Customized training programs. We can customize your team's training to meet your organization's most important skills goals. We even provide capstone projects tailored to fit your enterprise's needs. This way, you can measure students' outcomes and help your organization achieve its goals. 
• Long-term savings. Establishing a long-term partnership with Infosec can provide ongoing cost savings. We value your success and offer loyalty discounts for repeat customers. 

As a trusted industry partner, we regularly work with vendors like CompTIA, ISACA and AWS — and in some cases have our internal SMEs contribute to creating new and updated certifications.  

Let Infosec help you with multiple funding and tax exclusions to stretch your federal budget 

Infosec has trained more than 100,000 security professionals. We train experts and understand exactly what it takes to get your team the skills and knowledge they need. To save even more money, you may want to explore: 

• Funding sources for veterans. Programs designed to help pay for veterans' training costs exist. For instance, Infosec has partnered with VetJobs to give veterans and their spouses cybersecurity training scholarships. 

• Tax benefits for training. When you get skills training for your employees that helps them excel at their jobs, the expenses may be deductible. The government supports investments like cybersecurity training because it benefits the overall economic landscape. 

• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to strengthen the American public workforce system by helping those with barriers to employment get high-quality jobs. The program also supports employers when it comes to hiring and keeping skilled employees. 

Contact an Infosec representative if you have any questions about these programs. 

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Start saving with Infosec 

Maximizing your cybersecurity budget with Infosec comes down to assessing your needs, using the training to reduce skills gaps and taking advantage of Infosec's experience as a trusted partner. 

By pursuing cost-effective training options, you build a stronger cybersecurity defense system driven by talented, knowledgeable individuals. This helps you mitigate security risks and prevent threats. 

Contact us to talk about your team training goals with Infosec Boot Camps and other training options. Book a meeting today.