The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched ‘CyberIC’ programme for the development of the cybersecurity sector, in line with the country’s national cybersecurity strategy.
According to NCA, the first phase of CyberIC aims to increase the number of cybersecurity startups in the sector by assisting more than 60 national companies.
The program will support more than 40 startups through the cybersecurity accelerator and establish more than 20 startups through the cybersecurity challenge.
The CyberIC programme aims to develop and build national capabilities in the field of cybersecurity, localize cybersecurity technology and training content and stimulate the wider domestic cybersecurity sector.
The programme will include numerous initiatives, including 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 programme 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.
The initiative is based on six main tracks: innovation and entrepreneurship, cybersecurity officers (CISOs), cybersecurity trainers, fresh graduates, cybersecurity specialists, and law enforcement agencies.
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.
The NCA is the competent authority for cybersecurity in the Kingdom, and the national reference in cybersecurity affairs
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