Cyber Security Training Programs Launched in Qatar

Qatar Finance and Business Academy Launches Cyber Security Training Programs

The Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) has launched a series of cyber security training programs aimed at equipping IT professionals with the necessary skills to minimize risks in their day-to-day work. The programs are designed to enhance Qatar’s cyber security capabilities and provide government officials with the tools to track the progress of their employees.

Foundation Track

• A 5-day training program for IT professionals who want to acquire a baseline level of expertise and knowledge in cyber security
• Held at QFBA’s Training Center or available online through Webex
• Trainees have the option to select dates within available dates once registered
• Upon completion, trainees take a test on the fifth day and receive a certificate

Specialist Track

• Designed for Cybersecurity Specialists in governmental and semi-governmental entities
• Consists of 15 unique course offerings across five tracks (Manage, Detect, Defend, Respond, ICS) and three levels (Practitioner, Advanced, Experts)
• Duration: four weeks, spread over four months, with one week’s class sessions attended per month
• Candidates undergo a track assessment before being recommended to take a specific level for that track

Cyber Range Course

• A virtual environment (simulation) used for cyberwarfare training and cybertechnology development
• Provides tools to strengthen the stability, security, and performance of cyberinfrastructures and IT systems
• Duration: two days
• Held at Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI)
• Nominated candidates will be contacted to book a preferred date for the training

Trainee Activities

• During the Foundation Track, trainees engaged in interactive discussions and case studies on cyber security risks and mitigation strategies
• Participated in a mock test session to assess their understanding of the material
• In the Specialist Track, candidates underwent track assessments before being recommended to take specific levels for that track
• Attended instructor-led sessions with hands-on activities using virtual environments to simulate real-world scenarios
• At the Cyber Range Course, trainees engaged in hands-on exercises simulating enterprise network attacks and responses

Reports

• Government officials received reports on their employees’ progress throughout the training programs, including attendance, absence, and completion of program requirements
• Reports on the level of each participant were also sent to employers upon completion of the Specialist Track

The QFBA’s Cyber Security Training Programs aim to equip IT professionals with the necessary skills to minimize risks in their day-to-day work and enhance Qatar’s cyber security capabilities.