Posted by Bangalore: Saviynt, a cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced the launch of Identity Security for the AI Age (ISAA) certification through Saviynt University to help close the growing cybersecurity skills gap.
This certification programme is a foundational course designed to empower university graduates and IT professionals with foundational knowledge in identity security, enriched with cutting-edge insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming cybersecurity.
With the global cybersecurity skills gap widening, the demand for skilled identity security professionals has never been greater.
The Cybersecurity industry is facing a shortage of more than 4.8 million cybersecurity professionals worldwide revealed the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce study. The shortage has jumped 19% year-on-year compared to the 2023 study. By offering free access to self-paced training and certification, Saviynt is lowering barriers to entry and ensuring that more individuals can build their careers in AI-powered identity security.
This programme aims to educate 100,000 students and professionals on cybersecurity fundamentals, identity security, and Saviynt’s industry-leading solutions.
“The ‘Identity Security for the AI Age’ certification helps future professionals build skills that are not only foundational but also future-focused, preparing them to work with AI-driven identity intelligence and risk management,” said Shankar Ganapathy, COO of Saviynt.
“Our goal is to empower the next generation of cybersecurity talent with the identity skills needed to secure the digital enterprises of tomorrow,” added Ganapathy.
The ISAA certification is designed for individuals looking to break into cybersecurity, including engineering graduates and IT professionals seeking to cross-skill into identity management. This free certification program will serve as a gateway to Saviynt’s professional certification tracks, enabling learners to advance their expertise and improve their employability.
A core highlight of the certification is its dedicated module on Saviynt Intelligence Suite, which has groundbreaking AI and ML capabilities. This module introduces learners to the transformative role of AI and ML in modern identity security — from delivering real-time risk analysis to automating threat detection and accelerating decision-making through AI-driven recommendations and approvals. Additionally, the initiative will help Saviynt’s partners by creating a larger pool of certified professionals with verified knowledge of Saviynt’s Identity Cloud.