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Channel Post MEA
5 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
SANS Institute To Host SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders In August 2025
SANS Institute, a leader in cybersecurity training and certification returns with SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders from August 24 to 28, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. The five day event offers intensive leadership and technical training, empowering security managers and SOC leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape. Saudi Arabia has secured its position as a global leader in cybersecurity, ranking first in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook's 2025 cybersecurity indicator. This achievement reflects the efforts of the National Cybersecurity Authority and the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE), whose partnership has strengthened the Kingdom's cyber resilience, supported technology localization, and encouraged international collaboration. 'Saudi Arabia's position as a global cybersecurity leader is no coincidence, it's the result of strategic vision and long term commitment,' said Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, at SANS Institute. 'At SANS, we're proud to support this progress by bringing world-class training to Riyadh through our Cyber Leaders event, helping to develop the next generation of cybersecurity leadership in the Kingdom.' The SANS Riyadh training event will feature a series of specialized courses tailored for security leaders, including LDR512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers designed to help security professionals develop strategic planning and leadership capabilities, LDR514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership, which equips participants with the tools to build a comprehensive cybersecurity strategic plan and IT security policy, and lead teams through effective implementation and LDR551: Building and Leading Security Operations Centers, a course that covers the end-to-end process of building and managing a SOC, with a focus on aligning operations to an organization's risk profile and goals. The courses feature 17 hands-on labs and Cyber42 interactive leadership simulations to reinforce practical learning and are available In-Person in Riyadh or Live Online. Additionally, SANS Institute will host the Cyber Leaders Community Night Talk on August 25, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, during the SANS Riyadh 2025 event. Led by expert instructor Jan D'Herdt, the session will focus on Detecting Cryptocurrency Mining in Corporate Environments, highlighting the risks of unauthorized crypto mining and its impact on enterprise networks. The session also offers a valuable opportunity for local InfoSec professionals to gain practical insights and strategies for identifying and mitigating this growing threat. You can also join this Night Talk virtually by logging in with your SANS Account.
Syyaha
24-04-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
SANS Institute to Host SANS Riyadh May 2025 and Cyber Workforce Masterclass to Power Saudi Arabia's Cyber Future
SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, is returning to Saudi Arabia with SANS Riyadh May 2025 (May 10 – May 22) at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Designed to empower cybersecurity professionals across the Kingdom and beyond, the event will offer eight fundamental and globally recognized courses focused on practical, hands-on skills to counter today's most pressing threats and organizational Kingdom's growing economy and swift adoption of advanced technologies under Vision 2030 have made it a prime target for cyber threats. Sectors such as energy, finance, and healthcare, which heavily depend on data and network systems, have experienced significant breaches, highlighting the critical need for skilled cybersecurity professionals to protect against digital vulnerabilities.'As Saudi Arabia continues to rise as a regional cybersecurity powerhouse. SANS is proud to play a role in developing the Kingdom's cyber workforce by equipping professionals with actionable skills and real-world capabilities,' said Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at SANS Institute. 'With the right training and strategic focus, the Kingdom can build teams that are technically strong and deeply aligned with its national security objectives.'The following courses are available at SANS Riyadh May, both virtually and Security Essentials – Network, Endpoint, and CloudSEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident HandlingFOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital ForensicsFOR578: Cyber Threat IntelligenceSEC560: Enterprise Penetration TestingSEC488: Cloud Security EssentialsSEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid EnterpriseSEC511: Cybersecurity Engineering: Advanced Threat Detection and MonitoringTo further address the Kingdom's needs, SANS will host a Cyber-Workforce Masterclass on May 15 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. The session, 'Unlock the Future of Cybersecurity Talent Development', will guide cybersecurity leaders on building sustainable talent pipelines, enhancing staff retention, and aligning workforce development with global frameworks like SCyWF and the NCA's Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-2).Attendees will gain practical experience through real-world tabletop exercises, strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent, and global insights from the latest SANS GIAC Workforce Report. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and actionable takeaways for implementing sustainable security frameworks. Open to all cybersecurity enthusiasts, two SANS Community Night Sessions will also be held. On May 12 – AI & Cybercrime: How Criminals Are Weaponizing AI – this talk will look at how attackers are leveraging artificial intelligence to target organizations through social engineering attacks, and what organizations can do to combat these threats. May 19 – Detection Through Monitoring: Leveraging the Home Field Advantage – will dig into specific tactics that leverage that home field advantage and make it easier for security teams to effectively detect and respond. Both sessions will run from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM AST
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
SANS Institute to host SANS Riyadh May 2025 and Cyber Workforce Masterclass to power Saudi Arabia's cyber future
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, is returning to Saudi Arabia with SANS Riyadh May 2025 (May 10 - May 22) at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Designed to empower cybersecurity professionals across the Kingdom and beyond, the event will offer eight fundamental and globally recognized courses focused on practical, hands-on skills to counter today's most pressing threats and organizational needs. The Kingdom's growing economy and swift adoption of advanced technologies under Vision 2030 have made it a prime target for cyber threats. Sectors such as energy, finance, and healthcare, which heavily depend on data and network systems, have experienced significant breaches, highlighting the critical need for skilled cybersecurity professionals to protect against digital vulnerabilities. 'As Saudi Arabia continues to rise as a regional cybersecurity powerhouse. SANS is proud to play a role in developing the Kingdom's cyber workforce by equipping professionals with actionable skills and real-world capabilities,' said Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at SANS Institute. 'With the right training and strategic focus, the Kingdom can build teams that are technically strong and deeply aligned with its national security objectives.' The following courses are available at SANS Riyadh May, both virtually and in-person. SEC401: Security Essentials - Network, Endpoint, and Cloud SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence SEC560: Enterprise Penetration Testing SEC488: Cloud Security Essentials SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise SEC511: Cybersecurity Engineering: Advanced Threat Detection and Monitoring To further address the Kingdom's needs, SANS will host a Cyber-Workforce Masterclass on May 15 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. The session, ' Unlock the Future of Cybersecurity Talent Development ', will guide cybersecurity leaders on building sustainable talent pipelines, enhancing staff retention, and aligning workforce development with global frameworks like SCyWF and the NCA's Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-2). Attendees will gain practical experience through real-world tabletop exercises, strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent, and global insights from the latest SANS GIAC Workforce Report. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and actionable takeaways for implementing sustainable security frameworks. Open to all cybersecurity enthusiasts, two SANS Community Night Sessions will also be held. On May 12 - AI & Cybercrime: How Criminals Are Weaponizing AI - this talk will look at how attackers are leveraging artificial intelligence to target organizations through social engineering attacks, and what organizations can do to combat these threats. May 19 - Detection Through Monitoring: Leveraging the Home Field Advantage - will dig into specific tactics that leverage that home field advantage and make it easier for security teams to effectively detect and respond. Both sessions will run from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM AST. For more information and to register for SANS Riyadh May 2025, visit: To register for the SANS Riyadh May 2025 Community Nights, visit: To register for the Riyadh Edition of the Cyber-Workforce Masterclass, visit: SANS will be hosting more training events over the summer, including SANS Riyadh June 2025, SANS Riyadh July 2025 and SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders 2025. About SANS Institute The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. Today, SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals in government and commercial institutions worldwide. Renowned SANS instructors teach more than 60 courses at in-person and virtual cybersecurity events and OnDemand. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on, technical certifications in cybersecurity. The SANS Technology Institute, a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's and bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and an undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity. SANS Security Awareness, a division of SANS, provides organizations with a complete and comprehensive security awareness solution, enabling them to manage their 'human' cybersecurity risk easily and effectively. SANS also delivers a wide variety of free resources to the InfoSec community including consensus projects, research reports, webcasts, podcasts, and newsletters; it also operates the Internet's early warning system–the Internet Storm Center. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners, representing varied global organizations from corporations to universities, working together to support and educate the global information security community.
Mid East Info
28-01-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
SANS Riyadh February 2025 to Equip Saudi Professionals with Cybersecurity Skills Essential for Vision 2030's Growth
As Saudi Vision 2030 drives economic diversification, SANS Riyadh February 2025 prepares cybersecurity leaders for the digital future. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 2025 : SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced its first training event in Saudi Arabia for 2025 – SANS Riyadh February 2025 , set to take place from February 8 – 13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Targeting critical sectors such as banking, energy, and government, SANS Riyadh aims to empower professionals with the practical skills necessary to combat the growing complexity of cyber threats in the Kingdom and across the Middle East. As Saudi Arabia reduces its reliance on oil, cybersecurity is a major facet of its long-term economic strategy. In 2024, Saudi Arabia witnessed a surge in cyber threats across various sectors. According to a report by SOCRadar, Dark Web activities involved 72 threat actors making 166 postings, focusing on selling compromised data and credentials, highlighting the urgent need for advanced data protection measures. The Retail Trade sector was the most targeted, accounting for nearly 23% of these activities. Additionally, the Kingdom experienced 88 ransomware incidents, primarily targeting manufacturing, information, and construction industries, with groups like LockBit 3.0 and Cl0p dominating the landscape. Events such as SANS Riyadh contribute to this growth and help professionals sharpen their skills to strengthen the defenses that protect critical infrastructure across the Kingdom and the region. SANS Riyadh February 2025 offers three courses, tailored for both in-person and online participation, allowing flexibility for attendees. LDR514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership will equip IT and security professionals with the tools to develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, including policies and leadership skills, and participants will benefit from hands-on experience with business case studies, real-world scenarios, and executive presentations. LDR414: SANS Training Program for CISSP® Certification is an accelerated training program designed to prepare students for the CISSP® exam, focusing on the 8 domains of knowledge defined by (ISC)². The course will provide in-depth coverage of each domain, sharpening analytical and technical skills necessary to pass the exam and become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®). SEC566: Implementing and Auditing CIS Controls will teach students how to defend systems by implementing the Center for Internet Security's (CIS) Controls, focusing on managing and assessing cybersecurity hygiene, and enabling professionals to apply proven security measures across complex networks, including cloud environments. 'As Saudi Arabia and the Middle East accelerate their digital and AI initiatives over and above global standards, cybersecurity teams need to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.' said Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Africa and Turkey at SANS Institute. 'SANS Riyadh February 2025 is more than a training event, it's a gateway for professionals to gain real-world expertise and insights directly from top practitioners in the field.' Attendees and professionals are also invited to the SANS Community Night session on 10 February, featuring a presentation on Enterprise Security Architecture by Principal Instructor Mark Williams. This interactive session will provide insights into the evolution of enterprise security architecture and its application in today's cybersecurity landscape. About SANS Institute: The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. Today, SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals in government and commercial institutions worldwide. Renowned SANS instructors teach more than 60 courses at in-person and virtual cybersecurity events and OnDemand. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on, technical certifications in cybersecurity . The SANS Technology Institute , a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's and bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and an undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity. SANS Security Awareness , a division of SANS, provides organizations with a complete and comprehensive security awareness solution, enabling them to manage their 'human' cybersecurity risk easily and effectively. SANS also delivers a wide variety of free resources to the InfoSec community including consensus projects, research reports, webcasts, podcasts, and newsletters; it also operates the Internet's early warning system–the Internet Storm Center. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners, representing varied global organizations from corporations to universities, working together to support and educate the global information security community.
Zawya
28-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
SANS Riyadh February 2025 to equip saudi professionals with cybersecurity skills essential for Vision 2030's growth
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced its first training event in Saudi Arabia for 2025 – SANS Riyadh February 2025, set to take place from February 8 - 13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Targeting critical sectors such as banking, energy, and government, SANS Riyadh aims to empower professionals with the practical skills necessary to combat the growing complexity of cyber threats in the Kingdom and across the Middle East. As Saudi Arabia reduces its reliance on oil, cybersecurity is a major facet of its long-term economic strategy. In 2024, Saudi Arabia witnessed a surge in cyber threats across various sectors. According to a report by SOCRadar, Dark Web activities involved 72 threat actors making 166 postings, focusing on selling compromised data and credentials, highlighting the urgent need for advanced data protection measures. The Retail Trade sector was the most targeted, accounting for nearly 23% of these activities. Additionally, the Kingdom experienced 88 ransomware incidents, primarily targeting manufacturing, information, and construction industries, with groups like LockBit 3.0 and Cl0p dominating the landscape. Events such as SANS Riyadh contribute to this growth and help professionals sharpen their skills to strengthen the defenses that protect critical infrastructure across the Kingdom and the region. SANS Riyadh February 2025 offers three courses, tailored for both in-person and online participation, allowing flexibility for attendees. LDR514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership will equip IT and security professionals with the tools to develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, including policies and leadership skills, and participants will benefit from hands-on experience with business case studies, real-world scenarios, and executive presentations. LDR414: SANS Training Program for CISSP® Certification is an accelerated training program designed to prepare students for the CISSP® exam, focusing on the 8 domains of knowledge defined by (ISC)². The course will provide in-depth coverage of each domain, sharpening analytical and technical skills necessary to pass the exam and become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®). SEC566: Implementing and Auditing CIS Controls will teach students how to defend systems by implementing the Center for Internet Security's (CIS) Controls, focusing on managing and assessing cybersecurity hygiene, and enabling professionals to apply proven security measures across complex networks, including cloud environments. 'As Saudi Arabia and the Middle East accelerate their digital and AI initiatives over and above global standards, cybersecurity teams need to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.' said Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Africa and Turkey at SANS Institute. 'SANS Riyadh February 2025 is more than a training event, it's a gateway for professionals to gain real-world expertise and insights directly from top practitioners in the field.' Attendees and professionals are also invited to the SANS Community Night session on 10 February, featuring a presentation on Enterprise Security Architecture by Principal Instructor Mark Williams. This interactive session will provide insights into the evolution of enterprise security architecture and its application in today's cybersecurity landscape. For more information and to register for SANS Riyadh February 2025, please visit: To register for the SANS Riyadh February 2025 Community Night, please visit: -Ends- About SANS Institute The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. Today, SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals in government and commercial institutions worldwide. Renowned SANS instructors teach more than 60 courses at in-person and virtual cybersecurity events and OnDemand. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on, technical certifications in cybersecurity. The SANS Technology Institute, a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's and bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and an undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity. SANS Security Awareness, a division of SANS, provides organizations with a complete and comprehensive security awareness solution, enabling them to manage their 'human' cybersecurity risk easily and effectively. SANS also delivers a wide variety of free resources to the InfoSec community including consensus projects, research reports, webcasts, podcasts, and newsletters; it also operates the Internet's early warning system–the Internet Storm Center. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners, representing varied global organizations from corporations to universities, working together to support and educate the global information security community.
