Cyberpro Global, a world-class cyber education and training provider based in Kenya, is set to establish a cyber security academy at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. This is part of the company’s initiative to decentralize its services, by partnering with institutions of higher learning across the country in setting up cyber security academies. On Thursday, 15th August, 2024, delegates from Cyberpro Global, led by the Vice President in charge of cyber security and IT Infrastructure-Mr. Danstan Akwiri, visited MMUST to discuss the project, as well as to explore other possible areas of collaboration. The team was officially received by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Students Affairs)-Prof. Hussein Golicha, who was standing in for the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo.
“As a University, we welcome the idea of partnering with organizations like Cyberpro Global in order to equip our students with employability skills. Although technology is the in thing globally, it poses a threat to users if certain security measures are not put in place. I commend Cyberpro for its role in educating people about how to tackle these threats, and I look forward to our students benefiting from this training,” said Prof. Golicha. The DVC subsequently asked the delegates to document details of what the company does, and highlight areas in which they would like to collaborate with MMUST.
MMUST and Cyberpro teams share a light moment during the meeting at the Vice Chancellor’s office.
Speaking during the courtesy call at the Vice Chancellor’s office, Mr. Akwiri revealed that Cyberpro Global offers industry specific courses in cyber security management as well as Artificial Intelligence. “Our programmes range from level zero to hero, meaning that if you don’t know anything about technology but you want to be in cyber security, you can be able to enroll in our courses. Cyber security cuts across all fields and therefore, our target is not specific to only IT professionals,” stated Mr. Akwiri. He added that the company gets most of its content from Israel, which is way advanced in technology, and customizes it to fit into the local needs.
“This discussion is indeed timely as we have been pushing for a programme in computer security and forensics at MMUST,” pointed out the Dean-School of Computing and Informatics (SCI), Dr. Daniel Otanga. Further, he stated that SCI is in the process of reviewing its programmes in order to align them to the Competency-Based Curriculum, hence ensuring that students are equipped with knowledge and skills that meet the current market demands.
Dr. Leonard Wakoli gives his remarks during the meeting.
In his remarks, Cyberpro’s Dr. Leonard Wakoli emphasized the need to train students to use the latest softwares, especially in Mobile Application development. “I am eager to see Cyberpro Global partner with MMUST in not only cyber security training, but also in Mobile Application development. Let us ensure that this partnership comes to fruition,” said Dr. Wakoli, who is also the Acting Dean-School of Informatics and Innovative Systems at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST).
The establishment of a cyber security academy at MMUST by Cyberpro Global is without doubt a great initiative that will benefit staff and students interested in acquiring new skills. In a world where technology impacts almost all aspects of life, it is prudent for everyone to at least learn the basics of cyber security, and this academy presents a perfect platform for that.
Cyber security analyst and trainer at Cyberpro Global, Mr. Sam Kariuki, speaks at the event.
Cyberpro Global, in conjunction with the University of Nairobi (UoN), is organizing a Conference dubbed ‘Cyberweek Africa 2024’, which is scheduled for 23rd to 27th September, 2024 at UoN. Please follow this link for more information about the Conference: https://cyberweekafrica.com/
Photos by Shiundu Masafu
