Saudi Commission Signs Deal To Boost Cybersecurity Education

Uploaded on 2018-06-22 in NEWS-Cybersecurity News, JOBS-Training, FREE TO VIEW

The Saudi Arabian National Commission for Cyber Security has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Education to allocate 1,000 scholarships over five years for students looking to specialize in cybersecurity.

The agreement hopes to prepare qualified Saudi specialists in cybersecurity.

The Commission will set up the educational requirements and criteria for successful applicants of both genders in coordination with the sector’s core needs.

The Commission is also to specify the appropriate universities and institutions that will deliver the necessary programs.

The new agreement will help meet ‘Vision 2030’ goals to build national capacity in all sectors to meet market demands.

The agreement also aims to meet the new targets of Saudi student’s scholarship as set by King Salman, setting out choice of speciality to reflect market demands.

You Might Also Read:

Saudi Arabia Under Attack:

Tackling Cybercrime: Time For The Regional Gulf Cooperation Council To Join Global Efforts:

« Security Features of Modern Phishing Prevention Products

Malware Targets Online Banking »

Infosecurity Europe

CyberSecurity Jobsite

Perimeter 81

Real Attacks. Real Tools. Real Scenarios.
Schedule a demo

Sign Up: Cyber Security Intelligence Newsletter

Directory of Suppliers

Authentic8

Authentic8 transforms how organizations secure and control the use of the web with Silo, its patented cloud browser.

BackupVault

BackupVault is a leading provider of automatic cloud backup and critical data protection against ransomware, insider attacks and hackers for businesses and organisations worldwide.

TÜV SÜD Academy UK

TÜV SÜD offers expert-led cybersecurity training to help organisations safeguard their operations and data.

LockLizard

Locklizard provides PDF DRM software that protects PDF documents from unauthorized access and misuse. Share and sell documents securely - prevent document leakage, sharing and piracy.

DigitalStakeout

DigitalStakeout enables cyber security professionals to reduce cyber risk to their organization with proactive security solutions, providing immediate improvement in security posture and ROI.

Pervade Software

Pervade Software is a global provider of dedicated compliance tracking software with monitoring & reporting capabilities.

Cybereason

Cybereason provides attack protection with cutting edge EDR and XDR, and industry recognized consulting services to support organizations throughout any stage of the incident lifecycle.

Proact IT Group

Proact is Europe's leading independent data centre and Cloud services enabler. We deliver flexible, accessible and secure IT solutions and services.

CyberTrap

CyberTrap is an advanced highly-interactive deception technology allowing real-time analysis and control of security breaches.

NetLib Security

NetLib Security’s powerful, patented data security platform helps companies control data loss prevention (DLP) by managing what data can be transferred outside of their network.

Neurosoft

Neursoft is a fully integrated ICT company with Software Development, System Integration and Information Technology Security capabilities.

Destel

Destel is a system integrator and provider of IT services focused on Advanced Network & Security Solutions.

Callsign

Callsign’s mission is to seamlessly power the identification of every web, mobile and physical interaction.

Buglab

The Buglab contest and Vigilante Protocol help companies all over the world to discover and fix vulnerabilities on their digital solutions or assets.

OISTE Foundation

OISTE foundation allows users to control their digital identities using well-understood and secure algorithms that ensure the continued validity of an identity and its claims.

Fortiphyd Logic

Fortiphyd Logic equips operators of the power grid, oil & gas, and other critical infrastructure with the tools and training they need to defend their industrial networks from advanced cyberattacks.

Kontex

Kontex is a Cyber Security consultancy creating resilient solutions. From Strategy, Advisory and Implementation to Management and everything in between.

WhizHack Technologies

WhizHack's mission is to not only create a pipeline of cyber security products but also to empower people to sustainable innovation in securing digital assets of tomorrow.

Saiflow

SaiFlow provides a tailor-made cybersecurity solution for Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure (EVCI), Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and energy networks and assets.

Tidal Cyber

We formed Tidal for one simple reason—we believe that defenders need and deserve tools and services that make achieving the benefits of threat-informed defense practical and sustainable.

Iron EagleX

Iron EagleX deliver engineering solutions in cloud computing, big data, cyber, and machine learning technologies to US Government customers.