Partnership to boost national cyber workforce and readiness

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, announced a landmark strategic partnership with the UAE Cybersecurity Council to advance the nation's cybersecurity readiness and reinforce the UAEs long-term vision for a secure and resilient digital future.

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The agreement was formalised during CyberQ 2025 in the presence of Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council, and Ned Baltagi, Managing Director - Middle East, Turkey and Africa at SANS Institute.

This strategic partnership unites both entities under a shared commitment to strengthen national cybersecurity capabilities through cooperation across critical ICT and cybersecurity domains.

The primary focus is to elevate national preparedness in cyberattack prevention, detection, and response, while deepening knowledge of emerging threats, and enhancing technical expertise across the workforce.

As part of this initiative, SANS Institute conducted a workshop on 'Cybersecurity in the Quantum Era'. Going forward, the company will introduce future-oriented training programmes in Secure Al and Quantum Security that will equip cybersecurity professionals to navigate next-generation technological risks.