Cybersecurity launches a training course on “ethical hacking”

Yesterday, the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council announced the launch of a specialized training course in the field of “ethical hacking,” as part of the series of training programs for the “Cyber ​​Sniper” initiative, which the Council launched last year, in partnership with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

This comes within the framework of implementing the Council’s comprehensive strategy to secure the digital infrastructure in the country, support secure digital transformation, raise the readiness of government agencies to confront emerging cyber threats, and develop their capabilities to address them.

The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand cyber penetration methods and techniques, and how to test information systems and networks in search of weaknesses and security gaps before they are exploited by hackers, in addition to introducing participants to how to use advanced penetration testing tools and programs, in addition to the best practices for ensuring security. Information systems and networks.

The Chairman of the Cybersecurity Council of the UAE Government, Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, stressed that the “Cyber ​​Sniper” initiative embodies the country’s firm commitment to being a leading model in the field of cybersecurity at the global level, noting that this initiative contributes to building a strong national workforce in the field of security. Cyber, capable of protecting the country’s vital infrastructure and effectively confronting advanced cyber threats.

He pointed out that the initiative comes within broader efforts made by the state to enhance the culture of cybersecurity, and represents an important step towards a secure digital future for the state, stressing that cybersecurity is a collective responsibility that requires the participation of all members of society.

The “Cyber ​​Sniper” initiative aims to enhance the skills of national competencies by training employees of government agencies in the country who work in the fields of information technology and cybersecurity.