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Cisco partners with the Saudi Federation to enhance digital skills in KSA
isco has announced a strategic partnership with the
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Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity , Programming and Drones ( SAFCSP ), to develop the digital skills of 8,000 trainers in the fields of cybersecurity and programming via the Cisco Networking Academy ( NetAcad ).
In Saudi Arabia , the Cisco NetAcad programme has one of the highest female student participation rates globally , reaching 32 % – a number which Cisco is keen to continue growing . Of the 8,000 participants being trained via Cisco and SAFCSP ’ s new initiative , through a combination of online and on-site courses , the duo will be training and upskilling more than 1,000 women . enhance the digital capabilities of Tuwaiq Academy , Saudi Arabia ’ s first advanced technology academy , and CyberHub , a platform for Saudi-based students interested in gaining cybersecurity competencies .
Salman Abdulghani Faqeeh , Managing Director , Saudi Arabia , Cisco , said : “ With a tech-savvy population and the national agenda putting investments in infrastructure and talent development at the forefront , Saudi Arabia is ensuring that Digital Transformation and upskilling remains a vital contributor towards the growth and success of several industries .”
As part of the skills building agenda , Cisco will develop the competencies of SAFCSP ’ s trainers , looking to gain further expertise in digitisation and cybersecurity essentials , including Cisco DevNet and Python qualifications .
Building on a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) signed in 2018 to develop cybersecurity and programming skills , the collaborative partnership will see Cisco and SAFCSP leverage their industry-renowned upskilling initiatives to
Mindware and EC-Council sign agreement in MENA region to develop cybersecurity awareness and skills
ith digital threats on the rise , Mindware , one of
W the leading Value-Added Distributors ( VADs ) in the Middle East and Africa , has announced that it has signed a partnership with the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants ( EC-Council ).
EC-Council is the owner and developer of the worldrenowned Certified Ethical Hacker ( CEH ) programme as well as multiple other cybersecurity programmes . The institution has trained and certified over 200,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cybersecurity mindset of countless organisations worldwide .
Jay Bavisi , CEO and President , EC-Council , said : “ We are delighted to partner with Mindware to encourage innovation and implement robust cybersecurity training strategies . With this partnership , EC-Council would share its cybersecurity training expertise and help cater to the growing demand for a skilled workforce .”
As per the agreement , Mindware will leverage the presence of EC-Council to offer cybersecurity certification , education , training and services in various cybersecurity skills to partners and customers across the Middle East and North Africa ( MENA ) region .
The courses are intended to prepare employees , contractors , temporary workers and any additional representatives who perform authorised functions online , by offering the necessary information to defend themselves and secure their organisation ’ s assets from damage or loss .
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