Kaspersky has entered into a cooperation agreement with Qassim University to strengthen cybersecurity education and professional training for students and faculty members.
The partnership will focus on the joint development and implementation of educational and scientific initiatives aimed at advancing both foundational and professional cybersecurity education. Under the agreement, Qassim University will have access to Kaspersky’s educational materials, information resources and selected software products for use within its academic programmes and training activities.
The collaboration is designed to enhance cybersecurity competencies across the university community by supporting talent development and encouraging knowledge exchange. This will include specialised programmes, workshops and professional training initiatives aligned with the evolving needs of the cybersecurity job market.
Areas of cooperation include raising cybersecurity awareness among students and staff, supporting talented individuals in the study of technologies and software, developing specialised course materials for integration into academic curricula, and delivering advanced training programmes. The agreement also seeks to strengthen professional engagement among faculty members and industry specialists in the field.
Mohamad Hashem, general manager at Kaspersky in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, said: “Building strong cybersecurity capabilities begins with education, and through our collaboration with Qassim University, we aim to support the development of practical skills and knowledge that contribute to preparing students and teachers to face the evolving challenges in the field of cybersecurity. This agreement reflects our long-term commitment to knowledge sharing and capacity building in the Kingdom.”
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