Cyber Security Council launches internship programme for Emirati university graduates

Cyber Security Council launches internship programme for Emirati university graduates

ABU DHABI - The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and , announced the launch of an internship programme for Emirati university graduates and professionals who recently joined the cyber security workforce. The programme, which runs for three months, seeks to enhance the interns’ cyber security skills and knowledge, further protect the UAE’s digital transformation, and provide them with valuable professional and business acumen skillsets. It is open to 10 UAE nationals selected by a committee composed of experts from the CSC and the Ministry of Education. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government, commented, "The CSC is continuously embracing innovative ways to enhance cyber security across the UAE’s critical infrastructure. We have a great opportunity to bring young Emiratis into a critical sector of government service. Having them work with Etisalat will expose them to real threats that our nation is experiencing on a daily basis so they could prepare for, respond to, and mitigate risks associated with cyber threats today and in the future." Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Education for Performance Improvement, affirmed the ministry's preparedness to cooperate with national entities and implement