#cybersecurity course

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced that they are looking to offer a cybersecurity training program, pushing partnership with Israel and will be open to other countries too. "Israel has one of the world’s largest networks of cybersecurity professionals. It also offers an advanced cybersecurity training to its citizens as part of the mandatory military training. Aside from Israel, Urdaneta also said they will be open to partnering with other countries in crafting the 'Cybersecurity National Certification'. Sophos and Mapua University have announced that they have forged a partnership to offer cybersecurity courses and training for Mapua students. Through the partnership, both parties have stated that they "aim to enhance students’ skills and knowledge on cybersecurity while helping to prepare them for a smooth transition from college to the workforce." To jumpstart the program, Sophos will be providing a "train-the-trainer" style education on XG Firewall for the faculty members of Mapua. As a result, there is greater demand in the Philippines for cybersecurity professionals to keep the country safe from cyber threats as its continues its digital transformation journey. Read more in our articles including "TESDA eyes partnership with Israel in developing cybersecurity training program" and "Sophos, Mapua University partner to offer cybersecurity courses".