Training, Capacity Building and Awareness

Programs for individuals and organizations, from free initiatives open to everyone and awareness solutions for organizations to accredited courses and official accreditation through the Wa'i certificate.

Cybenar Webinar Series

A free online session held by CoEIA every month, where a cybersecurity leader or expert discusses a current topic with professionals, researchers and anyone interested.

  • Live Every MonthA monthly episode with audience participation and questions.
  • Open to SpeakersSpecialists can propose a talk within the program's goals, and speakers receive certificates of appreciation.
  • Recordings for EveryoneEpisode recordings are published for educational and awareness purposes.
Cybenar series by the Center of Excellence in Information Assurance

Specialist Lectures and the User Fortress Program

Free programs for individuals, delivered in person and via live stream.

Specialist Lectures

Free lectures by experts from Saudi Arabia and abroad, which you can attend at the Center or follow live online.

User Fortress Program

An awareness initiative that helps individuals protect themselves from the most common cyber risks, with simple, practical content.

Cybersecurity Awareness Solutions

Close to three quarters of cyber incidents are linked to the human factor. CoEIA therefore offers a complete set of services and products that raise awareness in organizations and embed best practice.

  • Protecting the organization's reputation and cyber safety
  • Higher employee engagement and regulatory compliance
  • Lower risk of cyber incidents
  • Avoiding breach costs, which average SAR 16.31 million globally
Awareness and training solutions

Products

The Rawam e-awareness and phishing simulation platform.

Awareness and Education Services

Cybersecurity events and exhibitions, and awareness lectures on site.

Strategic and Management Consulting

A cybersecurity awareness strategy and its implementation plan, and evaluation of the awareness program.

Awareness Materials

Printed and digital designs, screen savers, awareness bulletins and branded giveaways.

Topics from Our Lectures and Webinars

Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Data classification and protection Awareness and safe behavior Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) Web application security Digital forensics IoT security E-health

Training and Capacity Building

CoEIA delivers professional cybersecurity courses covering both management and hands-on skills, and has run more than 187 courses for employees, students and specialists.

Specialized Courses

Courses aligned with SCyWF, delivered in advanced labs for practical training that mirrors real scenarios.

Accredited Certification Programs

Courses that prepare participants for internationally recognized cybersecurity certifications.

Programs Tailored to Organizations

Courses designed around the needs and requirements of government and private organizations.

Employee Learning Paths

Analyzing the organization's needs and closing staff skill gaps with tailored training plans.

Bootcamps and CTF Competitions

Building participants' skills in a competitive environment that mirrors reality.

Attracting Local Talent

  • Tuwaiq Cybersecurity Camp
  • CyberArabia competition
  • Cybersecurity Club
  • Graduate training track

Training Areas

Cybersecurity fundamentals Systems and network security Application security Secure programming Cybersecurity governance and management Cybercrime and forensic analysis System penetration and hardening Cryptography and data protection

Sample Courses

NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Data Management and Governance Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) IBM QRadar SIEM Network Forensics and Incident Response Windows and Memory Forensics Professional Penetration Testing Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Secure Software Development Cybersecurity for Non-IT Staff Security Basics Using Python

The Wa'i Certificate

A certificate awarded to an organization that raises the awareness of at least 60% of its staff through a range of awareness channels. It is accredited by the Center of Excellence in Information Assurance for one year from the date of issue and presented by the Center's director to the organization's senior management.

Requirements

  • Train 60% of StaffThe basic requirement for the certificate.
  • Visible Awareness NoticesCybersecurity awareness notices displayed clearly to staff in the organization or applying department, from the Center or other sources.
  • An Awareness Lecture for StaffA cybersecurity awareness lecture held within six months of applying, delivered with the Center or another provider.
Wa'i certificate handed to the Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice receives the Wa'i certificate

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