Cyber Security Leaders Program

Due to its awareness of the rapid technical developments in the field of cyber security, the Central Bank of Kuwait in cooperation with Kuwaiti banks have designed the Cyber Security Leaders program to prepare Kuwaiti professionals in cyber security in line with the strategic structural goals of cyber security in the banking sector issued by the Central Bank of Kuwait.

About the Program

  • The training program’s content in the field of cyber security is designed in line with the requirements of the banking and financial sector in Kuwait.
  • The program will be delivered by SANS Cyber Academy, one of the leading training institutions in the world, that is specialized in providing high quality training and professional certificates in the cyber security field.
  • The duration of the program will be around three months. The program comprises of practical professional training and tests to gain internationally accredited certificates in cyber security. The program will conclude with a specialized hands-on workshop in cooperation with Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

Program Brochure

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Program Schedule

Phases

Dates

Open registration for the program candidates

29 May – 30 June, 2025

KIBS Introductory Training Program

20-31 July, 2025

Cyber Security Leaders Program

7 September – 18 December, 2025

General Conditions

General conditions

  1. The applicant must be Kuwaiti.
  2. The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree or Deploma’s degree.

3- The applicants must be a fresh graduate or have a maximum of six years working experience.

4- Selected applicants must:

  • Pass the assigned Cyber Talents Enhanced (CTE) aptitude test for program acceptance
  • Pass the (SEC 275) Foundations: Computers, Technology, and Security (program and GFACT exam.
  • Attend the personal interviews
  • Express consent to join the program and/or provide their formal employer’s approval (for employees)

*Acceptance of candidacy applications does not entail joining the program as the applicant must pass the tests and interviews.

Required Documents

– A copy of the accredited university degree or a transcript for the 2026 graduates

– A copy of the civil ID.‪

– A copy of the nationality certificate

– A recent personal photo

– A completed candidacy application

‪- A nomination letter from the employer (for employees)

General Provisions

  • 25 participants will be selected from the total applicants after screening the candidacy applications and passing the assigned tests, introductory training program and personal interviews.
  • The participant is required to be full-time trainee during the program period.
  • Acceptance of candidacy applications does not entail joining the program as the applicant must pass the tests and interviews.