Saudi Gazette report
WASHINGTON – The Saudi Federation for Cyber Security and Programming inked on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Booz Allen Hamilton, an American company specializing in cyber security.
The deal was signed on the second day of the high profile US visit of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense.
The MoU aims at organizing national competitions in cyber security judged by international juries, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The first competition will be held on April 7, providing educational and training content in cyber security and the establishment of a joint cyber security innovation center between the two sides.
On behalf of the federation’s President Saud Al-Qahtani, its vice president signed the MoU along with the CEO of the American company.
Signing this agreement with a distinguished company in cyber security such as Booz Allen Hamilton will open new horizons for the members of the federation through professional certifications, said Al-Qahtani.
“The MoU will enable the localization of cyber security skills in national critical infrastructures and contribute in realizing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030”, he added.
According to the MoU, Booz Allen Hamilton, in cooperation with the federation, will organize training courses and national competitions for students and offer programs to evaluate and strengthen cyber security skills.
