BUILDING EXPERTS TO PROTECT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Advance your career with the skills and certifications needed to protect the world’s most vital systems. Learn from
industry experts, master OPSWAT technologies, and earn recognized credentials.
Earn ISC2 CPE Credits
OPSWAT Academy Scholarship Program
Immersive On-Site Training
Enterprise Training Solutions
466.700+
Registered Students
274.700+
Certified Students
429
CPE Credits Claimed
Our Partners
We work alongside top organizations, universities, and institutions to advance cybersecurity education worldwide. Together, we are building a global network committed to protecting critical infrastructure and fostering a safer digital future.
The Real Cybersecurity Challenge: Skills Readiness
Industry research shows a clear shift in how cybersecurity readiness is defined. In 2025, professionals increasingly identify critical skills gaps rather than headcount alone as the primary constraint on effective cyber defense, making skills readiness a key priority for organizations.
59%
15% vs in 2024
Have Critical or Significant Skills Needs
95%
05% vs in 2024
Have at Least One Skills Needs in Their Organization
OPSWAT Academy Offerings
Industry research shows a clear shift in how cybersecurity readiness is defined. In 2025, professionals increasingly identify critical skills gaps rather than headcount alone as the primary constraint on effective cyber defense, making skills readiness a key priority for organizations.
- CIP Essentials
Foundational cybersecurity concepts with a focus on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Vendor-neutral.
- CyberOps
Advanced, hands-on red/blue team skills including ethical hacking, OSINT, protocol analysis, PLC security, and more.
- OPSWAT Product Training
In-depth technical training on OPSWAT solutions for customers, partners, and internal teams.
- Webinar
OPSWAT Academy's webinar series features industry experts and specialists delivering actionable insights on the latest threats, technologies, and best practices in critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Each session includes hands-on demonstrations, real-world case studies, and practical strategies.
- On-Site Trainings
Our immersive on-site training provides expert-led instruction, hands-on CIP lab, and in-depth learning on the MetaDefender Platform for all experience levels. Through real-world security scenarios, participants gain advanced cybersecurity skills to confidently tackle critical challenges and effectively protect organizations.
- Web-based Instructor Led Training
Our web-based instructor-led training brings certified OPSWAT experts directly to your team through interactive virtual sessions. Designed for all experience levels, this remote format combines live instruction, screen sharing, and real-time guidance to help teams master OPSWAT product best practices.
- Scholarship Program
The OPSWAT Academy Scholarship Program aims to bridge the cybersecurity workforce gap by establishing strategic educational partnerships. This initiative prepares professionals for crucial cybersecurity roles, offers a comprehensive training curriculum, provides expertise on emerging threats and advanced solutions, and fosters collaboration with industry professionals.
- Authorized Training Program
Our Authorized Training Program (ATP) partners with academic and governmental organizations to deliver the OPSWAT Academy curriculum. This program supports sales and marketing efforts, offers commissioning opportunities for global outreach, and extends the services of OPSWAT Academy worldwide.
- Enterprise Training Solutions
The OPSWAT Academy Enterprise Subscription provides a comprehensive training curriculum that equips your team with practical cybersecurity skills and the expertise to optimize and manage OPSWAT solutions.
- Course Catalogs
- CIP Essentials
Foundational cybersecurity concepts with a focus on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Vendor-neutral.
- CyberOps
Advanced, hands-on red/blue team skills including ethical hacking, OSINT, protocol analysis, PLC security, and more.
- OPSWAT Product Training
In-depth technical training on OPSWAT solutions for customers, partners, and internal teams.
- Webinars
- Webinar
OPSWAT Academy's webinar series features industry experts and specialists delivering actionable insights on the latest threats, technologies, and best practices in critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Each session includes hands-on demonstrations, real-world case studies, and practical strategies.
- On-Site Trainings
- On-Site Trainings
Our immersive on-site training provides expert-led instruction, hands-on CIP lab, and in-depth learning on the MetaDefender Platform for all experience levels. Through real-world security scenarios, participants gain advanced cybersecurity skills to confidently tackle critical challenges and effectively protect organizations.
- Web-based Training
- Web-based Instructor Led Training
Our web-based instructor-led training brings certified OPSWAT experts directly to your team through interactive virtual sessions. Designed for all experience levels, this remote format combines live instruction, screen sharing, and real-time guidance to help teams master OPSWAT product best practices.
- Partner Programs
- Scholarship Program
The OPSWAT Academy Scholarship Program aims to bridge the cybersecurity workforce gap by establishing strategic educational partnerships. This initiative prepares professionals for crucial cybersecurity roles, offers a comprehensive training curriculum, provides expertise on emerging threats and advanced solutions, and fosters collaboration with industry professionals.
- Authorized Training Program
Our Authorized Training Program (ATP) partners with academic and governmental organizations to deliver the OPSWAT Academy curriculum. This program supports sales and marketing efforts, offers commissioning opportunities for global outreach, and extends the services of OPSWAT Academy worldwide.
- Enterprise Training
- Enterprise Training Solutions
The OPSWAT Academy Enterprise Subscription provides a comprehensive training curriculum that equips your team with practical cybersecurity skills and the expertise to optimize and manage OPSWAT solutions.
Global Industry-Recognized Credentials
ISC2 & Credly Accreditations
As an ISC2 CPE Submitted Partner, OPSWAT Academy enables cybersecurity professionals to submit continuing education credits toward maintaining their ISC2 certifications — including CISSP, SSCP, and CCSP.
Upon course completion, learners are awarded a verified Credly digital badge — a portable, employer-recognized credential to display on LinkedIn, a resume, or any professional profile.
Most Enrolled Courses
MetaDefender MFT Professional
Learn how to deploy, configure, and manage MetaDefender Managed File Transfer to maximize its security potential.
MetaDefender Core Professional
Learn how to deploy, configure, and manage MetaDefender Core to maximize its security potential.
MetaDefender ICAP Professional
Learn how to deploy, configure, and manage MetaDefender ICAP to maximize its security potential.
MetaDefender Kiosk Professional
Learn how to deploy, configure, and manage MetaDefender Kiosk to maximize its security potential.
Testimonials
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“The bootcamp from OPSWAT Academy is really good option to get really deep knowledge...”
“OPSWAT Academy bootcamp... that’s the opportunity to gain such knowledges and be prepared for threats and vectors...”
“The cloud-based lab environment has significantly enhanced my experience ... it has been invaluable in providing practical, hands-on experience.”
“The sandboxing features really stood out, along with the Kiosk... knowing how we can use it has been really eye opening... definitely recommend this.”
”After this bootcamp... I'm much more well-prepared for the MetaDefender Core... enhancing my organization for cybersecurity defense...”
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