- Partnership highlights importance of developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to safeguard the Kingdom and the Middle East.
Cybersecurity solutions provider Group-IB is set to strengthen threat analysis and bolster cyber resilience for students of Saudi Arabia’s University of Prince Mugrin (UPM).
An agreement was signed between the two parties at the university’s campus in Madinah and will work together to design, develop, and deliver educational curricula, workshops, and consultancy services in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
Key areas of collaboration include equipping UPM staff and students with Group-IB’s Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Business Email Protection, Threat Intelligence, and Attack Surface Management, which will also benefit UPM’s on-campus incubation startups.
A proactive step
“This strategic alliance unites us in strengthening our collective cyber resilience. By leveraging Group-IB’s expertise, tools, and resources, we aim to empower University of Prince Mugrin students and staff with practical cybersecurity skills, fostering a new generation of professionals in Saudi Arabia,” Mohammad Flaifel, Business Development Manager at Group-IB, said.
Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hajjar, President of the University of Prince Mugrin, said the partnership highlights the importance of developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to safeguard the Kingdom and the Middle East.
“Equipping our students with the latest knowledge and Group-IB’s hands-on experience will not only enrich their education but prepare them to excel in the field, contributing meaningfully to the Kingdom’s cyber defences.”
This collaboration, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, he added, signifies a proactive step towards nurturing a skilled workforce to safeguard critical infrastructure and drive cybersecurity innovation.
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