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Fourth Edition of the Cybersecurity Training Program for University Students

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 Cybersecurity Training Program for University Students
22/10/2026

Fourth Edition of the Cybersecurity Training Program for University Students

The program includes specialized training courses, intensive drills, and an intensive summer camp. It is implemented by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) in collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and NCA’s technical arm, the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE).

 

Program Objectives

 

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Enhance the cybersecurity skills of promising national talent

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Help prepare male and female university students for careers in cybersecurity

 

 

 

Target Audience

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University students majoring in cybersecurity or related disciplines at universities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

 

Program Eligibility Requirements

 

 

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Applicants must be Saudi nationals

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Applicants must be university students majoring in cybersecurity or related disciplines

 

Key Program Domains

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Network Security, Cryptography, Malware, Incident Response, Social Engineering, and Threat Management

 

 

Registration Period

 

October 22–26, 2026

 

 

 

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December 6–24, 2026

Phase One: Selection of 3,000 male and female students and commencement of online training courses.

 

 January 10–14, 2027

Phase Two: Training in Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, and Madinah, with the participation of 500 students.

 

March 22–27, 2027

Phase Three: Training in Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, and Madinah, with the participation of 200 students.

 

August 29–September 27, 2027

Phase Four: Intensive summer training program with 50 students participating.

 

 

 

 

 

Participation Requirements

 

Candidates must pass a placement test for each phase with a score of 70% or higher

 

 

Participants must maintain regular attendance, with an absence rate of no more than 10% for each training course

 

 

 

Contact and Support
8001249996 | info@nca.gov.sa

 

 

 

Last Update at: 04/11/2026 - 2:36pm Saudi time

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