The Information Technology Department at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ), in collaboration with Cisco Systems, organized a symposium entitled: "Cybersecurity Strategies for Managing and Responding to Industrial Incidents: Protecting Industrial Systems from Digital Threats". The symposium aimed to shed light on the importance of safeguarding industrial systems from cyber threats and provide valuable insights into effective cybersecurity strategies.
The symposium featured two guest speakers: Mr. Mustafa Badawi, Cisco Networking Academy Lead, and Mr. Yuri Kramarz, Principal Engineer at Cisco Talos.
Faculty members and students had the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from industry expert Mr. Kramarz and explore real-world case studies that highlighted the challenges and best practices in securing industrial systems.
Mr. Badawi spoke briefly about Netacad, the Cisco Networking Academy, a global education initiative that offers comprehensive cybersecurity training courses and certifications and equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle the evolving landscape of digital threats. He also referred to Netacad's skills-to-jobs learning programs, which provide hands-on training enabling students to acquire practical skills that align with industry requirements.
On his part, Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghushami, Acting Head of the Information Technology Department, highlighted the productive cooperation between CCQ and Cisco Systems to empower students to contribute effectively to the cybersecurity workforce in Qatar. He also pointed out that the symposium provided a platform to discuss cutting-edge cybersecurity practices, with a particular focus on managing and responding to industrial incidents.
The symposium also showcased various platforms and tools offered by Cisco Systems to enhance cybersecurity capabilities. These platforms enable organizations to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity incidents effectively.