Developing cybersecurity skills and academic education: Kaspersky collaborates with Qassim University

The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with Qassim University to enhance cybersecurity education and professional training for students and faculty. The agreement focuses on the joint development and implementation of educational and scientific initiatives to advance basic and professional education in cybersecurity. As part of this collaboration, Qassim University will be able to use Kaspersky’s educational materials, information, and software, as well as selected software products, in its training programs and academic activities.

This partnership aims to create an engaging learning environment that fosters the development of a broad range of cybersecurity skills among students. This will be accomplished by supporting talent development and promoting knowledge sharing through specialized programs, workshops, and high-quality professional training to address the needs of the cybersecurity job market.

Kaspersky collaborates with Qassim University

Key areas of cooperation include raising awareness of cybersecurity issues among university students and staff; supporting talented young people in studying technology and software; developing specialized educational materials and integrating them into academic programs; and providing advanced training. For university professors, it aims to enhance professional interaction among specialists in this field.

Mohamad Hashem, General Manager at Kaspersky in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, said: “Building strong cybersecurity capabilities begins with education, and through our collaboration with Qassim University, we aim to support the development of practical skills and knowledge that contribute to preparing students and teachers to face the evolving challenges in the field of cybersecurity. This agreement reflects our long-term commitment to knowledge sharing and capacity building in the Kingdom.”