WNAM REPORT: Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), in collaboration with its technology partner, KhasTech Solutions (KTS), has launched Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification Bootcamp, a comprehensive online training program, particularly for young professionals, aimed at creating a generation of Cyber Security Experts.
The 8-week course of CISSP is the first of a series of training courses under COMSATS program for skill development. Over 140 cyber security professionals including IT professionals and Government Officers, from 16 countries viz. Ghana, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Yemen, have been enrolled for the training.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Ambassadors and diplomats of COMSATS member states in Islamabad. The representatives of COMSATS Focal Points and Centres of Excellence, from across Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Latin America as also Partner organizations’ Representatives and registered trainees participated, online.
Executive Director COMSATS, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, highlighted the importance of the course. He stated that cybersecurity is a critical domain for economic stability and national security as the digital transactions, governance and communication increasingly rely on secure platforms. Amb. Zakaria asserted that building expertise in this field will not only create career opportunities but also safeguard our collective digital future. He expressed gratitude to COMSATS’ Focal Points, Centres of Excellence, and diplomats for supporting this initiative. He appreciated COMSATS’ meaningful collaboration with the KhasTech Solutions.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO KhasTech Solutions, Dr. Ashraf Masood, shared that training covered key domains from Security Architecture to Risk Management, preparing participants for the globally recognized ISC2 certification. Dr. Masood expressed satisfaction that all trainers conducting the sessions are themselves ISC2-certified professionals, ensuring the highest standard of instruction and mentorship.
The Ambassadors lauded COMSATS for launching a high-impact capacity-building program aiming to enhance technical competencies and employment prospects across the member countries, in particular, and developing countries, in general. They considered it a highly valuable and timely initiative.
The training courses lined up covered Cybersecurity, Occupational Safety, Project Management, Risk & Information Systems Control, and Environmental Management Systems.
