Putting people at the center of cybersecurity
Infosec Institute's mission is to help IT and security professionals advance their careers while empowering all employees to be cyber-safe at work and home. Through role-guided training and engaging content, we make cybersecurity accessible for everyone.
For over 20 years, we've been democratizing cybersecurity knowledge — from helping professionals earn critical certifications to empowering millions of employees with the skills to detect and defeat cyber threats. Join us in making the world a safer place, one learner at a time.
Infosec at a glance
Our story
It all started with a book and a passion for sharing knowledge. When our founder Jack Koziol published The Shellcoder's Handbook in 2004, it sparked something bigger than expected — a movement to make cybersecurity education accessible to everyone. What began as boot camps teaching ethical hacking evolved into something more: a mission to put people at the center of cybersecurity.
Today, we offer one of the industry's most comprehensive approaches to cybersecurity education, with role-guided training paths for every member of your workforce. From security awareness that actually engages employees to hands-on labs that build real-world skills, we've helped organizations transform their people from potential vulnerabilities into their strongest defense.
More than 70% of the Fortune 500 trust us because we get it. Cybersecurity isn't just about tools and technology. It's about empowering people with the knowledge and confidence to protect what matters most.
As part of Cengage Group, we're expanding our reach to help even more learners build the skills they need to thrive in our digital world. Because when people succeed, organizations succeed — and we all become a little safer.
Recent Newsroom
Infosec Institute Expands AI and Cybersecurity Training Reach Through LinkedIn Learning
The partnership brings specialized security and AI expertise to millions of professionals on the world’s largest development platform.
Infosec Institute and ISSA International Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Cybersecurity Professional Development
Two industry leaders join forces to provide enhanced training resources and career advancement opportunities for cybersecurity professionals worldwide.
Infosec Institute Introduces Skills Verification: Using GenAI to Transform How Organizations Validate Cybersecurity Talent
GenAI-powered platform enables cybersecurity leaders to verify hands-on technical capabilities, bridging the gap between credentials and real-world performance.
Infosec Institute Taps Common Sense Media to Launch "K-12 Digital Citizenship," a Cybersecurity Training Series for K-12 Students
Infosec IQ clients will have access to world-class curriculum and resources that equip students of all ages with cybersecurity, privacy and digital citizenship skills.
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Our success stories
Security+ success story: From exam failure to career success
Learn how one Security+ student overcame a failed exam and transformed his career with the help of an Infosec Security+ Boot Camp.
From 45-year programming veteran to certified security leader
See how a structured CSSLP training boot camp bridged this veteran programmer's knowledge gaps and built certification confidence.
From compliance checkboxes to K-12 cybersecurity champions
See how Bedford Central turned NY compliance requirements into a thriving K-12 security awareness program with Infosec IQ.
From consultant to CMMC leader: A 9-month career transformation
CMMC success story: James Ahern became Lead CCA in 9 months, and now leads assessments and builds certified CMMC teams.
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Awards & recognition
Explore our 200+ industry awards for cybersecurity training innovation and impact.
Our leaders
Meet the passionate experts driving our mission to democratize cybersecurity education.
Our people
Discover what it's like to work with smart people doing good — and making the world safer.
Latest news
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In 2022, Infosec Institute was acquired by Cengage Learning, Inc. (known in the market as Cengage Group). Infosec is a part of Cengage Group’s portfolio of businesses under the Cengage Work business unit.
