KSA’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched the ‘CyberIC’ program for the development of the cybersecurity sector, one of the main enablers of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.
The program aims to develop and build national capabilities in the field of cybersecurity, local cybersecurity technology and training content, as well as stimulate the wider domestic cybersecurity sector.
According to NCA announcement, initially the CyberIC program will include numerous initiatives, most notably the training of employees of national authorities, accelerating cybersecurity activities to stimulate the sector, and encouraging the development of national cybersecurity products, services and solutions.
The program will also see the launch of the second version of the cybersecurity challenge and offer programs for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), in cooperation with the most prestigious international universities in the field.
CyberIC also aims to increase the number of cybersecurity start-ups in the sector by assisting more than 60 local entities. The program will support more than 40 start-ups through the cybersecurity accelerator and establish more than 20 start-ups through the cybersecurity challenge.
In addition, around 10,000 Saudis in the cybersecurity sector will receive support through CyberIC, including more than 1,500 beneficiaries in national authorities; 150 cybersecurity officials, who will be offered leadership skills training; and more than 5,000 Saudis who will be trained through advanced cyber exercises.
