Trend Micro has revealed a new initiative to support Saudi Arabia’s efforts on enhancing the security of the Kingdom’s ICT infrastructure. The Trend Micro Saudi Academy for Cybersecurity, offered exclusively for Saudi nationals, aims to address the shortage of local expertise needed to keep KSA’s digital space secure.
The Trend Micro Saudi Academy for Cyber Security is offered to new and qualified graduates in computer science and related fields to help prepare them for high-demand IT jobs.
The two-year training programme aims to help Saudi nationals gain practical hands-on knowledge and skills, at the same time, access to engage in regular direct dialogues with Trend Micro executives and business leaders to learn from their personal experiences. Successfully completing the full programme can lead to a role as a full-time Trend Micro employee.
Dr. Moataz Bin Ali, VP for Trend Micro Middle East and North Africa, called for addressing persistent challenges in the industry even as he has cited the benefits already brought about by the National Cyber Security Authority.
“Saudi Arabia is one of the most targeted countries in the world when it comes to cybersecurity. While the local security landscape has improved over the past few years – thanks to the government raising the issue of strong cybersecurity to national importance – there are still challenges that need urgent attention, primarily the shortage of local cybersecurity talents. We are glad to be given the opportunity to help the government in advancing ICT security capabilities in the Kingdom.
“This is an opportune time to start a career in the cybersecurity field. Qualified candidates can fill openings in all facets of the business, from software development to sales to support and professional services. Trend Micro has already successfully delivered this certification programme in the United States, Canada, and Brazil. We’re bringing it to KSA for the first time as we recognise that we have a great pool of talent in the Kingdom that will not only benefit from joining this programme, but more importantly, support the digital transformation of Saudi Arabia’s economy,” Dr. Ali added.
To guarantee that the certification programme produces only outstanding cybersecurity talents, Trend Micro has set stringent admission requirements. “We will evaluate each candidate’s overall profile – not just the GPA – to find those who demonstrate a great passion to succeed in a cybersecurity career,” said Dr. Ali.
In addition to being a Saudi national and an undergraduate degree-holder of related programmes, candidates should be fluent in spoken and written English and possess basic IT networking and security knowledge. Applicants admitted into the programme should also have the ability to travel and participate in training or work assignments outside of Saudi Arabia, as well as complete all written and oral exams, group exercises, job assignments, and other tests to complete the programme successfully.
To learn more about the certification programme or submit an application, visit the online LinkedIn programme post or email SaudiAcademy@Trendmicro.com.
