UAE Cyber Security Council and Fortinet advance National Cybersecurity Talent Development – tahawultech.com

UAE Cyber Security Council and Fortinet advance National Cybersecurity Talent Development  tahawultech.com

The program, launched under the Cyberani initiative, will support the development of homegrown cybersecurity talent. The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, have announced the launch of a new cybersecurity internship program designed to help develop the next generation of Emirati cybersecurity professionals. The program combines structured cybersecurity training with hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world security environments. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the UAE Cyber Security Council and Fortinet following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this year. The MoU outlined plans to collaborate on advancing national cybersecurity capabilities, supporting cybersecurity skills development, and exploring the establishment of a Center of Excellence in the UAE focused on threat intelligence, talent development, startup enablement, and policy collaboration.

The internship program represents an important step toward developing the talent pipeline that can support the UAE’s future cybersecurity ecosystem and the planned Center of Excellence. The first phase of the program will be delivered in partnership with a UAE-based university, providing selected students with opportunities to gain practical cybersecurity experience through structured learning, hands-on labs, technical training, and mentorship from Fortinet experts. Through the Fortinet Training Institute, participants will have the opportunity to earn the Fortinet NSE 4 FortiOS certification,