INFOSECURITY AWARDS
1ST EDITION

Fortinet's Academic Partner Program works with academic institutions to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive cybersecurity workforce through the Fortinet NSE certification program. Our goal is to provide cybersecurity certification to students at schools and universities around the world so they can successfully enter the workforce, while helping to meet the growing demand for professionals specialized in cybersecurity issues. Through this program, Fortinet provides educational institutions with free training for their instructors, course materials, laboratory equipment, and vouchers so that students can become certified and have professional recognition from the industry to improve their job placement.

This guide is a tool designed to address the unique needs of persons with disabilities in the area of ​​cybersecurity and personal data protection. Recognizing that digital inclusion is a fundamental right, the guide offers a tailored approach that promotes online safety and privacy for this sector of the population through 3 key objectives: | Education on specific cyber risks: It provides detailed information on the particular risks that persons with disabilities may face online. | ​​Personalized protection strategies: Customized tools that consider various accessibility needs, allowing persons with disabilities to effectively and securely manage their personal data. | Promoting digital autonomy: It empowers people to make informed decisions about their online safety.

The Network of Higher Education Institutions (RIES) in Latin America aims to promote the integration of cybersecurity in student and academic communities, turning institutions into agents of change to foster a culture of cybersecurity in future generations. In addition, higher education institutions affiliated with RIES can join CONSEJOSI Student Chapters.