CyberIC Program (2nd phase)
CyberIC Program (2nd phase)
As part of its national efforts aimed at developing the cybersecurity sector and enhancing human capabilities to contribute to strengthening the security of Saudi Arabia’s cyberspace, NCA has launched the second phase of the “CyberIC” Program for Cybersecurity Sector Development. This phase includes a set of initiatives to be implemented at the National Cybersecurity Academy.
The “CyberIC” Program is focused on empowering more than 13,000 beneficiaries, building specialized national capabilities in cybersecurity, and boosting their competitiveness both locally and globally. This contributes to enhancing the Kingdom’s cybersecurity. The program is being carried out in collaboration with the Authority’s technology arm, the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE), and some of the world’s leading universities in the field.
Program Tracks
Cybersecurity Leaders
It offers specialized programs for leadership in national entities in the field of cybersecurity, in collaboration with top global universities in this domain. The goal is to equip those responsible for cybersecurity in these entities with leadership skills that will support their responsibilities in enhancing cybersecurity across the Kingdom.
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(CISOs) Officials responsible for cybersecurity (CISOs) |
Cybersecurity Professionals
It aims to develop and qualify the capabilities of cybersecurity specialists and related fields within national entities, enhancing their skills and abilities to face and respond to cyber threats and risks.
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Cybersecurity professionals in national entities |
Employees of national entities working in the field of cybersecurity and related disciplines. |
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Holders of a bachelor's degree in encryption-related fields and employees of government entities. |
Heads of Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Specialists |
Technicians with specialties related to cybersecurity
It aims to equip IT specialists with the knowledge and skills required in the field of cybersecurity.
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Employees of national entities across various sectors working in the field of information technology and related disciplines |
Students and recent graduates
It contributes to building and qualifying national talents specialized in the field of cybersecurity, targeting students and recent graduates from Saudi universities and colleges in cybersecurity and related disciplines.
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Recent university graduates in the field of cybersecurity or related disciplines |
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Male and female university students majoring in cybersecurity and related disciplines, as well as graduates of training bootcamps conducted by the National Cybersecurity Academy.
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Students studying cybersecurity and related disciplines at local universities |
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Cybersecurity talents in intermediate and high school levels, as well as university students who are graduates of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), and those interested in the field of cybersecurity |
Executives in national entities
A specialized training program designed to empower executives in national entities with a deep understanding of the latest cybersecurity strategies, cyber risk management, and response approaches, contributing to the enhancement of the national cybersecurity framework.
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Board members, leaders, and senior executives |
Specialists in investigative bodies and judicial entities
It offers training programs that highlight the needs and priorities of investigative and judicial entities in specialized areas such as cybercrime patterns and perpetrators, mechanisms for identifying, seizing, and preserving digital evidence. The programs also present best practices, relevant regulations and ethics, and include discussions of real-life case studies in .collaboration with experts and practitioners in the field
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Honorable Judges |
Honorable Members of the Public Prosecution |
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For inquiries
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Phone 8001249996 |
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Last Update at: 30/06/2025 - 10:45am Saudi time