IDEAL Technology, a business unit of IDEAL Holdings and one of the largest and most experienced technology distributors in Greece, Cyprus, and Malta, through its authorized training center IDEAL – Fortinet Authorized Training Center, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IST College, with the aim of strengthening education and professional training in the field of Cybersecurity.  

The collaboration aims to create a modern and comprehensive educational framework that links academic knowledge with international professional certification, responding to the growing market demand for specialized cybersecurity professionals.  

 As part of the collaboration, IST College provides applied education through its Diploma in Cyber Security, offering students a strong theoretical background and a practical understanding of the modern challenges in the field of information systems security.   

At the same time, IDEAL Technology offers Fortinet’s official certification pathway, enabling participants to obtain internationally recognized certifications and enhance their professional competitiveness.   

In addition, the collaboration includes a four-hour Fortinet-focused workshop, which will be incorporated into the curriculum and serve as an introduction to the Fortinet technology ecosystem, while also acting as a bridge to official training and certifications.  

“The partnership with IDEAL Technology and Fortinet reinforces our mission to connect education with the real needs of the market. Through this initiative, program participants gain access to cutting-edge knowledge and internationally recognized certifications in one of the most critical and rapidly growing areas of technology, that of cybersecurity,” says IST College Executive Education Manager Mr. Makis Fiteoglou.   

This initiative effectively strengthens the link between education and the labor market and actively contributes to reducing the skills gap in the critical field of cybersecurity, helping to develop the next generation of skilled professionals in an industry with ever-increasing demand.