Southern Tier, NY, Friday June 9th, 2023 – Southern Tier Cybersecurity is thrilled to announce the launch of its premier Virtual Training Center, going live on August 1, 2023. This state-of-the-art center is established in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York, with a focus on providing extensive IT and cybersecurity certification preparation and training. The initiative is driven by a commitment to the advanced education in cybersecurity, becoming increasingly crucial in our digital age.

Southern Tier Cybersecurity, in strategic alliance with industry leaders CompTIA, EC-Council, and ThriveDX, is set to deliver DOD-compliant training programs. Offered certifications include globally recognized CompTIA’s Security+ and EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). “Our aim is to equip individuals and businesses in our community to traverse the dynamic cyber ecosystem confidently and securely,” said Justin Amerson, the founder of Southern Tier Cybersecurity. “By bridging the knowledge gap in IT and cybersecurity, we aspire to be a catalyst for the economic growth and digital safety of our region.”

Beyond serving individual learners and businesses, the center also plans to collaborate with technical recruiters and hiring managers. This initiative is designed to upskill unhired applicants, turning them into sought-after candidates, thereby strengthening the cybersecurity talent pipeline and supporting local job markets. The Southern Tier Cybersecurity Virtual Training Center is all set to leverage its comprehensive network of partnerships and robust digital platforms to provide an unrivaled learning experience. This endeavor ensures our local community is armed with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively combat digital threats and seize opportunities in the burgeoning cybersecurity industry.

About Southern Tier Cybersecurity:
Southern Tier Cybersecurity, strengthened by partnerships with CompTIA, EC-Council, and ThriveDX, is dedicated to securing the digital future of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region. The organization provides premier IT and cybersecurity certification preparation and training, ensuring individuals and businesses are equipped to safely navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Founded by an ordinary individual who embarked on a remarkable journey of self-paced online learning, our training center embodies the essence of dedication and expertise. After completing a decade of immersive self-paced online education, our founder has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience, achieving not only a B.S. in Information Technology, with a dual-major in Networking and Security, and an M.S. in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, but also amassing nearly 30 professional certifications along the way.


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