Fortify Institute is a cybersecurity and AI governance training consultancy led by Jan Carroll. We deliver PECB-accredited certification courses, bespoke workshops, expert lecturing, and keynote speaking for organisations and events worldwide. We specialise in blended eLearning from and live online programmes.
PECB-accredited blended eLearning and live online programmes in cybersecurity, AI governance, risk management, and compliance. ISO 27001, ISO 42001, CAIM, CAIP, CISO, NIS 2, and more. Exam and repeat included in every course. Start today.
Custom cybersecurity and AI governance workshops for organisations, teams, and events. Designed around your sector, your audience, and your objectives. From executive board briefings to hands-on practitioner workshops.
Jan Carroll is an internationally recognised speaker on cybersecurity, AI governance, education and Women in Tech, available for conferences, keynotes, panels, and academic lecturing. Fortify also supplies expert trainers and lecturers to educational institutions and organisations.
Jan Carroll is a cybersecurity and AI governance educator, consultant, and internationally recognised speaker. She is the founder of Fortify Institute and a lecturer at UCD Professional Academy where she delivers AI Governance and the Professional Diploma in Cybersecurity. Jan holds a MSc in Applied Cybersecurity, a MEd in Adult Education and a wide range of PECB certifications. She has trained over 1,000 professionals and is a doctoral researcher at the University of Limerick, where her research focuses on cyber resilience in Irish micro-SMEs. She has spoken at Women4Cyber Athens, PECB Conference Barcelona, and BSides, and is available for keynotes, panels, and conference appearances on cybersecurity, AI governance, and women in business & tech. Here
As a C-level executive and an alumnus of the Fortify Institute, I have found it to be an exceptional educational and training institution. My experience there provided me with priceless academic and personal growth, and I would consider it highly favorable to continue my academic journey at the institute. I wholeheartedly encourage others to do the same.
5 star review for Jan. I attended a course in Cyber Security given by Jan through the UCD professional academy. Jan is an excellent lecturer and always on hand for assistance to her students. She makes learning interesting and different. She is a very experienced and knowledgeable teacher. I would highly recommend any course with her!
Thank you for the inspirational course. I've followed on an gained 3 additional cyber certifications and have been promoted. Loving the role and the field.
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