•The training is set to start on October 17 and will end on October 19.
• Kenya has just under 2,000 certified cybersecurity professionals against an annual demand of 10,000 experts.
To mark World Cyber Security month, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and telecommunications company Huawei have partnered to train young Kenyans and help create awareness on issues regarding Cyber security.
Speaking in Naivasha on Monday during the forum, the director general of CA, Ezra Chiloba said the partnership that attracted more than 1,700 university students seeks to build capacity and ensure secure networks and cyberspace.
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"We are working with Huawei, who are bringing on board their expansive experience in this sector, and I want to encourage young people who are undertaking courses and are looking forward to participating in the digital economy to invest their time and resources in understanding the future of cyber security,” he said.
The training is set to start on Monday and will end on October 19. The trainees will receive a Huawei certification e-learning course on cyber security, virtual lab exercises, on-site training, and mentorship from experts within the field.
During the opening of the National Cybersecurity conference as part of the #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth @CA_Kenya @kcsfa @KenyaBankers @MoICTKenya @CADirectorGen pic.twitter.com/GwarTOcoy0
— Huawei Kenya (@HuaweiKenya) October 17, 2022
Apart from online study, students interacted with equipment hence getting hands-on experience in managing network security.
Will Meng, CEO of Huawei Kenya, said that for the past 20 years, the firm has helped build secure networks across Kenya while contributing to economic growth.
"We are pleased to work with the CA to provide training to students to enhance their capacity to operate networks and systems securely, and to be safe online," Meng said.
Kenya has just under 2,000 certified cybersecurity professionals against an annual demand of 10,000 experts.