Pluralsight, a premier provider of technology skills development, unveiled its new security skills development solution called Pluralsight SecureReady. This new solution aims to help Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and IT leaders rapidly fill the existing cybersecurity skills gaps within their enterprises.
SecureReady is built for security experts who require advanced training modules with the latest updates. This course enables companies to move from mere compliance to adopting defensive strategies tailored to specific roles within the organization.
“The biggest cybersecurity vulnerability is no longer technology. It’s the people, processes, and skill gaps that determine whether your defenses hold or fail,” said Erin Gajdalo, CEO of Pluralsight. “SecureReady provides security teams with a sanctioned, scalable path to bridge these gaps, offering a structured ecosystem that replaces guesswork with proven readiness and measurable impact on an organization’s security posture.”
Addressing Cybersecurity Skills Gaps
Organizations face rising cyber risks and a persistent shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals worldwide. Industry experts estimate that cybercrime damage costs will amount to $15.63 trillion per year by 2029. On the other hand, the global cybersecurity workforce shortage still exceeds 4 million vacant jobs. SecureReady solves these issues by providing targeted cybersecurity training for all roles.
The training program follows the guidelines set out by industry frameworks such as NIST, NICE, and DCWF. The alignment helps ensure that each individual is able to acquire significant cybersecurity skills according to their organizational position. Finally, SecureReady enhances the efficiency of responding to any emerging threats by providing timely content updates. All courses are uploaded within 48 hours of the release of major CVE disclosures.
The platform features enterprise-grade labs with adversary simulations, security sandboxes, and challenge-based learning environments. These labs help security professionals validate and strengthen their skills in real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Pluralsight earned ANAB accreditation for 14 critical security role paths across operations, engineering, and governance disciplines. This accreditation validates the program’s rigor and confirms its relevance for modern cybersecurity teams.
“In modern cybersecurity, we have to move past the idea that security is a state you ‘achieve’ or that it’s a ‘process’. We must recognize it as a capability you ‘practice’,” said John Elliott, Cybersecurity Author Fellow at Pluralsight. “The complexity of the modern attack surface and the constant evolution of threat actors means that technical knowledge alone is no longer enough. True resilience comes from the ability of a team to translate collective skills and knowledge into decisive action under pressure. When we prioritize the continuous development of problem solving and technical mastery, we stop reacting to the threat landscape and start anticipating it.”
Cybersecurity Training for the Real World
SecureReady highlights the importance of practical training since theoretical knowledge may not work against real-life cyber attackers. SecureReady provides over 350 advanced hands-on labs, concentrating on cybersecurity operations. The labs are not mere simulations; rather, they involve full adversary emulation exercises. Security experts conduct operations and counterattacks, such as lateral movement and Active Directory attacks.
Practical training improves judgment skills and enhances reaction capabilities during stressful cybersecurity situations. This allows professionals to gain muscle memory and make better decisions in crucial security instances. Training in realistic environments allows practitioners to navigate tools, workflows, and response steps efficiently. It ensures rapid response when dealing with time-critical threats.
The laboratories also focus on advanced evasion tactics, such as Windows Defender and threat avoidance. They are also responsible for securing unique systems, such as OT, ICS, and SCADA systems. This is done in order to avoid any surprise threats while conducting operations in the real world. In fact, their reactions are based on their previous experience gained from such labs.
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Source: PRNewswire
