NCSA announces cybersecurity training programme, agenda

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the N...

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Program and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem in the State of Qatar.

The program contributes to enhancing capabilities and empowering professionals and employees in cybersecurity fields through training content designed to update their expertise in line with the rapidly evolving cyber landscape, thereby positively supporting the stability of cyberspace.

In this regard, Ms. Dalal Al-Aqeedi, Assistant Director of Cybersecurity Policies and Strategies Department, affirmed that the national training programs and agenda for 2026 have been updated with additional focus areas addressing emerging challenges and training needs. New programs related to artificial intelligence have been introduced as a strategic step to keep pace with emerging cyber threats and build advanced future capabilities.

As part of national efforts, the program aims to elevate cyber readiness and build sustainable long-term capabilities by developing professional skills and achieving self-sufficiency in cybersecurity, in alignment with the country’s priorities in digital transformation and the protection of cyberspace.

The program focuses on building capabilities and advancing technical skills through integrated training pathways tailored to job roles and experience levels, offering a clear professional progression route, from foundational programs to specialized and professional tracks, and ultimately executive and leadership programs, within a unified and structured learning framework.