Egypt starts cybersecurity academy: 5000 young people are trained!

Egypt starts cybersecurity academy: 5000 young people are trained!

The topic of cyber security is playing an increasingly central role in today's world, especially for the youth that grows up in digital space. Egypt has now taken a significant step towards digital resilience. According to tech africa news Cybersecurity Academy for Emergence and Youth. This initiative aims to train 5000 young people and students in the field of cyber security.

The starting signal for this extensive program was held on July 7, 2025, and the academy was organized in cooperation with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the National Center for Computer and Network Emergencies (EG-Cert). The whole thing is supported by global tech companies such as Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud Security, which want to contribute significantly to training.

target groups and training content

The academy is aimed at three age groups: school students aged 10 to 17, university students and graduates from universities and institutes. It is planned that 2000 school students receive content on secure internet practices and digital sensitization, while 2000 university students are prepared for technical skills and freelance activities. The last 1000 graduates will receive advanced training courses in cybersecurity.

A highlight of this initiative is that the participants can take part in the training free of charge, which also offer suitable transport solutions from central collective points. New formats such as interactive lectures, cybersecurity games and practical workshops are also on the program. In addition, there will be accredited academic certificates for the first time in this issue.

implementation and impact

according to nti have already been distributed to 10 governorates: Cairo, Alexandria, Menoufia, Mansoura, Benha, Fayoum, Port Said, Assiut, Qena and Aswan. There is a close cooperation with the NTRA and EC-Cert in order to create a comprehensive understanding of cyber security. At the opening, Minister Amr Talaat spoke of the importance of strengthening awareness of safe internet usage behavior and preparing the youth for the challenges of the cyber space.

from cyberhamm to the safe use of public WLAN networks-the training covers a wide range of important topics. The program initially starts with 400 school children, followed by other participants in higher levels of education. In addition, future phases are planned to concentrate more specifically on talents among university students and graduates.

A look outside the box

The importance of such a program is also underlined by the initiatives from other countries. In the United States, for example, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Nist) a robust cybersecurity training on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE). This partnership between the government, science and private sector aims to build a strong network to develop cyber security and combat the lack of qualified workers.

With the implemented cybersecurity Academy for Emergence and Youth, the foundation for a safe digital future is laid. The programs are aimed at a generation that is more confronted with cyber dangers and ensure that the upcoming specialists are well trained to master these challenges.

I can hardly wait to see how this initiative unfolds and which talents in the area of ​​cyber security will emerge from Egypt. A good start for digital security in a constantly changing world!