Empowering Kenyan Youth: Microsoft and Cyber Shujaa Unite for Cybersecurity Training

Microsoft, through its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Kenya, has partnered with Cyber Shujaa to provide cybersecurity training to 100 Kenyan students. This initiative aims to bolster the cybersecurity talent pool in Kenya's rapidly growing tech sector.

Cyber Shujaa is a youth-focused program created by a consortium that includes Serianu Limited, United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa), and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA). The program combines theoretical and practical training through a hybrid model that features classroom instruction, one-on-one sessions, and weekly mentorship.

Over three months, the program will train 70 undergraduate students and 30 graduate students with less than two years of professional experience. The curriculum covers eight key cybersecurity areas: network security, application security, cloud security, incident response, security architecture, Internet of Things (IoT) security, and forensics.

"Cybersecurity is a cornerstone for secure operations across various industries, yet there’s a significant gap in skilled professionals," stated Catherine Muraga, Managing Director of Microsoft ADC. "This partnership with Cyber Shujaa exemplifies our commitment to establishing Kenya as a hub for cybersecurity talent."

Participants will have the opportunity to earn two Microsoft cybersecurity certificates, enhancing their employability in the cybersecurity field. Igor Sakhnov, Corporate Vice President of Engineering at Microsoft, highlighted the collaboration's significance, saying, "This timely collaboration with Microsoft will provide a much-needed boost to the cybersecurity industry, particularly across Africa."

Source: Empower Africa