The National Cyber Security Authority launched the second edition of the “Training Program for male and female university students specializing in cyber security”, which, within the framework of its strategic objectives, aims to prepare men and women to work in the field of cyber security. To contribute in preparing the students. To develop cyber security sector and human capital.
The authority invited male and female students targeted for the program to register for the program through its website from today till the end of Saturday, December 7, 2024 AD. www.nca.gov.sa,
The authority informed that this program falls under the second phase of the “Cyber” program to develop the cyber security sector, and aims to train more than 2,000 men and women at the university level from all cyber security and related specializations in various universities of the state. Students have to be trained. , in collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology “KAUST” and the technical branch of the authority, Saudi Information Technology Company “SITE”.
The authority said the program is based on 9 areas, namely “network security, encryption, malware, cloud computing security, incident response, cybersecurity architecture, social engineering, threat management and ethical hacking.” Taking specialized training courses, conducting cyber exercises, and attending an intensive training program at one of the most prestigious international universities, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
The National Cyber Security Authority is the authority responsible for the national context in cyber security and its matters in the State, its purpose is to protect the vital interests of the State and its national security and its infrastructure, in addition to protecting sensitive infrastructure, priority sectors. To strengthen. , government services and activities, and building specialized national capacities in the field of cyber security, and participate in designing their own educational and training programs.