Cybersecurity training program officially commences, welcoming over 800 participants at no cost. The question remains whether Cyberus can realize its ambitious $100 million vision.
CyberDom Cybersecurity Training Program Launches in Zimbabwe
The city of Harare was abuzz with excitement as the official launch of the CyberDom cybersecurity training program took place. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the company Cyberus, aims to nurture local talent and provide opportunities for growth in the cybersecurity field.
With over 800 people registering for the training in just a few days, the interest in the program has surpassed expectations. Acting Russian Ambassador Sergey Kuzin was present at the launch, reflecting the Russian roots of Cyberus and its plans to fly top-performing students to Russia for advanced training.
The training program is part of a larger $100 million tech ecosystem buildout, with Cyberus taking the lead in handling the training and footing the bill for the CyberDom infrastructure. Redzone Digital, a local partner, is managing logistics and recruitment for the project.
The process for identifying and selecting promising candidates from the trainees involves an initial open-registration phase, followed by a screening stage at the end of August. All who register can begin training immediately at their own pace, but Cyberus will conduct screenings to identify the most promising learners who will then become eligible for additional opportunities such as advanced training abroad in Russia, job offers domestically or remotely, or scholarships.
The success of the training program will be closely monitored, with attention paid to who gets sent to Russia and if CyberDom moves beyond the PowerPoint phase. The Zimbabwean government has given its official blessing to the project, but is not providing funding.
The screening process may also be used to offer jobs or scholarships to the most promising learners. Some students might help build CyberDom, a tech hub, academy, and data center ecosystem in Zimbabwe. The difference this time is that Cyberus has already spent money on the project, indicating a strong commitment to its success.
In summary, the CyberDom cybersecurity training program offers a unique opportunity for Zimbabweans to gain valuable skills and potentially advance their careers, whether domestically or abroad. With the support of Cyberus, Redzone Digital, and the acting Russian Ambassador, this project is poised to make a significant impact on the cybersecurity landscape in Zimbabwe.
- The CyberDom cybersecurity training program, supported by Cyberus, Redzone Digital, and the acting Russian Ambassador, is expected to leverage technology in education-and-self-development, playing a pivotal role in fostering local talent in Zimbabwe's cybersecurity field.
- As the CyberDom cybersecurity training program progresses, there may be opportunities for finance, as top-performing students might be offered scholarships, job offers domestically or remotely, or even travel to Russia for advanced training, funded by Cyberus and other sponsors.
