The University of Idaho is using a $463,026 industry sector grant from the Idaho Department of Labor to partner with (ISC)² ® to provide students with training and certification through the (ISC)2 Global Academic Program (GAP).
(ISC)² ® is the largest nonprofit membership body of certified information and software security professionals in the world.
Through the agreement, (ISC)2 provides students and professionals the opportunity to gain the knowledge and industry certification needed to enter the cybersecurity industry. The initiative is an important part of the GAP’s goal to establish industry/academic cooperation and fill the increasing demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals.