Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) announced that more than 120 national entities participated in the second edition of the National Cyber Training Program during the first quarter of 2025.

Part of the NCA’s broader “CyberIC Program” initiative, the program aims to enhance cybersecurity skills and readiness across the Kingdom, according to an official press release.

More than 600 cybersecurity professionals were trained through realistic simulations tailored to current threat scenarios. The exercises were delivered via a locally developed and operated platform in collaboration with the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE).

The program includes national, sector-specific, and specialized exercises designed to strengthen cyber defenses and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The NCA continues to serve as the Kingdom’s central authority for safeguarding digital infrastructure and building national cyber capabilities.