SANS Institute recognized for educating and empowering the UAE’s cybersecurity industry with dual award win

  • Date: 04-Apr-2023
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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SANS Institute recognized for educating and empowering the UAE’s cybersecurity industry with dual award win

- SANS’ dedication towards building the next generation of cybersecurity talent in the UAE and beyond was honoured at GISEC 2023 when they received ‘Enabling the Cybersecurity Industry Growth' award from H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, as well as 'Best Cybersecurity Training Provider’ at the Cyber Strategists Summit 2023 in the same week

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, received the award for 'Enabling the Cybersecurity Industry Growth' from H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government and Cyber Security Council at GISEC Global 2023, as well as 'Best Cybersecurity Training Provider' at the Cyber Strategists Summit 2023.

Commenting on their wins, Ned Baltagi, Managing Director – MEA, at SANS Institute said – “It is a monumental honor to receive this recognition from His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, on behalf of the UAE Cybersecurity Council. Additionally, to be distinguished as the ‘Best Cybersecurity Training Provider of the Year’ consecutively is just as validating. One of the predominant challenges in the Middle East is the shortage of skilled cybersecurity talent, and it is rewarding to know that our efforts in bridging the gap are coming to fruition. It is