Friday, October 20, 2023 – 3:39 PM
Abu Dhabi, October 20 / WAM / Etisalat from “&e” and the Cybersecurity Council in the United Arab Emirates announced the graduation of the first batch of the “Cyber Sniper” program, which was organized at the Etisalat Academy, which is a comprehensive training program in the field of cybersecurity designed to develop… Experience and skills of UAE government employees in the field of cybersecurity.
The program covers a wide range of topics, including hacking, ethical standards, incident response, and digital cybercrime investigation, and aims to graduate a highly qualified and highly skilled group of cybersecurity experts equipped with the latest capabilities to protect the country’s digital borders.
The first batch of program graduates includes 26 government employees from various entities, who were graduated during a special ceremony held on the sidelines of the GITEX Global 2023 exhibition, in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, and Masoud M. Sherif Mahmoud, CEO of Etisalat from “&e”.
Obaid Hussein Buksha, Chief Operating Officer at &e, said: “We are proud to have graduated the first batch of this pioneering program and praise the wonderful performance demonstrated by the graduates within an advanced program that reflects our joint efforts with the UAE Cyber Security Council to develop skills and expertise in the world of cybersecurity. It enhances This program optimally skills trainees not only to prepare them for the future, but also to achieve digital security in the United Arab Emirates.”
He added: “The program confirms our commitment to supporting and developing trainees and preparing them as required to address cyber risks that are developing rapidly, at a stage that requires continuing to develop expertise in this vital field. We look forward to working with the Cyber Security Council in the UAE in more initiatives that contribute to raising the level of Cyber protection.
For his part, His Excellency Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council, said: “We are proud of the success of the first batch of graduates of our initiative, which adds tremendous value and contributes to preparing the next generation of cybersecurity experts in the country, and thanks to partners such as Etisalat from “&e”, we have become We are able to work successfully in this program, which is a major part of the UAE government’s efforts to enhance the country’s position in supporting knowledge and expertise in the field of cybersecurity. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, it has become necessary to have skilled expertise equipped with the latest information and technological tools to protect the infrastructure. And vital data for the UAE.
The program provides participants with a unique practical experience, allowing them to delve deeper into the field of cybersecurity and benefit from the best international expertise in it, in addition to providing them with the opportunity to exchange experiences, collaborate on projects, and exchange innovative ideas, which leads to enhancing innovation and consolidating a culture of shared knowledge and work. collectively through government agencies.
The “Cyber Sniper” program is an important step towards building a safer and more resilient digital environment in the United Arab Emirates. By training government employees and supporting their skills in the field of cybersecurity, it helps create a group of highly skilled professionals who can play a role in Vital in protecting the country’s infrastructure and data.
Ahmed Al Nuaimi / Ibrahim Nuseirat
2023-10-20 11:41:03
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