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Khalifa University and Leonardo Establish Cyber Academy

Facility Powered by Leonardo Cyber-Range

Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Leonardo announced on 10 November they are to join forces to offer certification and training programmes through the Khalifa University Cyber Security Academy, powered by Leonardo’s innovative Cyber-Range platform.

To be located at the University’s Abu Dhabi campus, the academy will offer complete certification and training programmes in English and Arabic, as well as special training initiatives designed to meet the needs of UAE organisations. Research personnel from the Center on Secure Cyber-Physical Systems (C2PS) will be involved in offering advanced cybersecurity training. They will combine their own knowledge of cybersecurity threats and ICT infrastructure specific to UAE industry, as well as the advanced scenario set-up and high-fidelity attack replication capabilities of the Cyber-Range platform, to offer the training.

The Academy will leverage Leonardo’s expertise in solution design and delivery for security of digital ecosystems and resilience of critical assets, as well as the recent launch of the Leonardo Cyber & Security Academy. This partnership will further enhance Khalifa University’s prime research and academic programmes, which already offer highly specialised degrees. The collaboration includes a train-the-trainers programme that will enable young Emirati security professionals to familiarise themselves with the Leonardo platform in Italy before using it to deliver training in the UAE.

Cyber security is a major challenge for both our countries, and Italian high-tech companies, such as Leonardo, are willing to do their part to tackle it together successfully by sharing expertise and capabilities,” commented the newly-appointed Italian ambassador to the UAE, Lorenzo Fanara.

We believe this initiative will not only build human capital but also develop expertise, enabling Emirati professionals to remain well-equipped in cyber security and safeguard the interests of the UAE,” added Dr Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, EVP of Khalifa University.

The agreement was signed by Tommaso Profeta, Managing Director of Leonardo’s Cyber & Security Solutions Division (left), and Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive Vice-President, Khalifa University. (Leonardo)

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11/14/2022

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