S strategic partnership with the UAE
CYBERSECURITY AND QUANTUM READINESS
SANS Institute partners with the UAE Cybersecurity Council to enhance national cyber capabilities ahead of the quantum era
ANS Institute has announced a
S strategic partnership with the UAE
Cybersecurity Council to advance the nation’ s cybersecurity readiness and reinforce the UAE’ s long-term vision for a secure and resilient digital future.
The Memorandum of Understanding was formalised during CyberQ 2025 in the presence of His Excellency Dr Mohammed Alkuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, and Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, SANS Institute. The partnership is focused on strengthening national cyber-resilience through enhanced cooperation across critical ICT and cybersecurity domains.
The initiative aims to elevate national preparedness in cyberattack prevention, detection and response, while deepening understanding of emerging threats and enhancing technical expertise across the workforce. As part of the collaboration, SANS Institute delivered a workshop on‘ Cybersecurity in the Quantum Era’ and will introduce future-focused training programmes in Secure AI and Quantum Security to equip professionals to address next-generation risks.
The MoU establishes a comprehensive framework for workforce development, expanding access to globally recognised certifications, hands-on learning and expertled technical workshops. It is designed to benefit cybersecurity professionals across both the public and private sectors, from early-career practitioners to senior leaders, through joint training sessions, specialist missions and educational exchanges aligned with global best practices.
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, SANS Institute, said:“ We are honoured to collaborate with the UAE Cybersecurity Council on this important national mission to enhance cyber-resilience and support the country’ s Digital Transformation agenda. This MoU marks a significant milestone in our shared efforts to empower cybersecurity professionals with advanced expertise and future-ready skills. Through initiatives such as the Quantum Security programme and our ongoing capability-building activities, we are committed to supporting the UAE as it strengthens its position as a global leader in cybersecurity.”
Beyond training, the partnership will also focus on information sharing, awareness initiatives, capacity building and advisory support to strengthen national security priorities. Built on principles of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit, the collaboration enables structured exchanges of expertise and operational insights to improve resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats.
As the partnership progresses, SANS Institute and the UAE Cybersecurity Council will continue to align on joint initiatives, including technical workshops, cross-sector training programmes and the exchange of threat intelligence and incidentresponse insights, supporting the UAE’ s vision for a secure, innovative and resilient digital future.
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