ACI Learning Acquires Infosec Learning to Strengthen Cybersecurity Training and Assessment

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EdtechReview.in has recently reported on the acquisition of Infosec Learning by ACI Learning, a global leader in audit, cybersecurity, and IT training. The acquisition of the digital skills learning platform, which specializes in cybersecurity, cyber ranges, and software training, is the fourth add-on acquisition for ACI as a Boathouse Capital portfolio company.

This acquisition expands ACI’s already impressive portfolio of training solutions, providing organizations with greater confidence that their data is secure. ACI’s edutainers deliver certification prep and skills training to help students and professionals alike gain the technology fundamentals needed to protect systems.

Commenting on the acquisition, Brett Shively, CEO of ACI Learning, said:
“This deal further consolidates the market and gives us more scale, data and insights to enhance our learning platform, delivering an experience that is now table stakes for individuals and organizations alike. Our customers choose ACI because of our strong training content, courses and assessments and our unwavering commitment to staying ahead of ever-evolving and fast-changing dynamics in their businesses.”

The assets acquired from Infosec Learning include more than 500 configurable labs with simulation, assessment and reporting capabilities. Jim Kowatch, President & CEO of Infosec Learning, says:
“We prioritized offering our training in a cloud-based, subscription learning environment. Doing so ensured that our training catalogue of courses and labs could be as flexible and agile as our customers’ needs. ACI’s existing offerings and customer sets match ours perfectly, and we are thrilled to bring our portfolio and relationships to the ACI platform that is future-proofing organizations across the globe.”

ACI Learning is meeting the demands of the modern workforce, providing reliable and authoritative training solutions to Fortune 500 companies, leading universities, and small businesses. With this acquisition, teachers, students, and professionals can be sure that they are receiving the most up-to-date and reliable training to help them stay ahead of the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.