The “Certified DSPM Architect” crash course designed by Cyera aims to help security leaders master DSPM and secure AI innovation, to build confidence, capability, and clarity in a rapidly evolving data landscape

Cyera, the world’s fastest-growing data security company, announced the launch of the Certified DSPM Architect program – the first tool-agnostic certification designed to advance the data security community’s understanding of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).

The age of AI is here, and it’s powered by data. But while enterprises race to adopt AI, many are flying blind when it comes to the most basic element of trust: understanding and securing their data.

“We’re experiencing a once-in-a-generation tech shift, but data is still the unmanned corner of security,” said Jason Clark, Chief Strategy Officer, Cyera. “DSPM is becoming the fastest-growing security category with 75% of organizations saying they will adopt DSPM by mid-2025. Our goal with this program is simple: give security professionals a no-fluff, high-impact way to take control of their data risk and become leaders in secure AI adoption.”

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Why Now: A Tidal Wave of Data, a Shortage of Expertise

Data is the fastest-growing business resource in the world, projected to surpass 181 zettabytes by 2025. But as cloud sprawl accelerates, many organizations still can’t answer the basics around their most valuable asset, such as: where is our sensitive data, who has access to it, and how is the data being used or misused.

Simultaneously, the industry is facing a deep skills gap:

  • 4 million cybersecurity professionals are needed globally (ISC² Cybersecurity Workforce Study, 2023)
  • 58% of security leaders cite lack of training as a top breach cause (Fortinet 2024 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report)
  • 57% of organizations say their teams are understaffed

“Security teams don’t just need more tools – they need a comprehensive strategy that aligns tools, processes, and people to create a modern data security program,” said Pete Chronis, former CISO, Paramount and Cyera Advisor. “This certification helps practitioners gain the skills needed to lay the foundation for comprehensive, modern data security capabilities companies need to compete responsibly in the new AI age.”

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Real Skills for Real-World Risk

The Certified DSPM Architect program is structured around the data lifecycle, from discovery and governance to protection, monitoring, and secure destruction. Built by veteran data security practitioners, including CISOs such as Lamont Orange (Netskope), Pete Chronis (Paramount, WarnerMedia, Earthlink), Mike Eisenberg (Coalfire, Optiv, Aon, McDonald’s), Norm Kromberg (NetSPI, SouthernCarlson, ACI Worldwide), and Nathan Smolenski (Netskope, Corvus) the certification brings practical, real-world insights and includes:

  • A DSPM maturity model to benchmark your organization’s current posture
  • A structured framework for planning near-, mid-, and long-term improvements
  • CPE Credit Eligible, a digital badge for LinkedIn, and a professional certificate

Best of all, it’s completely tool-agnostic, and there’s no need to use (or buy) any specific product to participate. For a limited time, the course will be offered as a complimentary benefit for the data security community.

This includes, security practitioners managing day-to-day operations, compliance officers aligning controls to regulation, CISOs building long-term strategies, and other data security professionals seeking to be equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and vocabulary to lead.

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Source: businesswire