SANS Institute, a global leader in cybersecurity training, has announced a partnership with the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS), the training arm overseen by the Central Bank of Kuwait. This alliance brings together the expertise of both institutions to deliver an intensive, immersive Cyber Security Leaders Program, designed to create a new front line of cybersecurity professionals in Kuwait’s banking and financial sector.
“Our alliance with KIBS represents a seminal moment in fortifying the cyber-resilience of Kuwait’s financial sector,” said Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Africa and Turkey at SANS Institute. “Through this comprehensive programme, we’re empowering participants with state-of-the-art technical skills, strategic knowledge and hands-on experience that is crucial for pre-empting and mitigating sophisticated cyberthreats. This initiative isn’t just about raising the bar – it’s about setting a new standard of excellence for cybersecurity readiness in the region.”
The curriculum has been tailored in alignment with the requirements of the Central Bank of Kuwait and its partners. Besides intense technical training, the programme also features a range of activities designed to cultivate the soft skills necessary for effective leadership in the cybersecurity field.
A standout feature of the programme is the practical professional training that will lead to internationally accredited certificates in cybersecurity. The programme concludes with a hands-on workshop, designed in cooperation with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
