Industry Talk – Nxforce
Next-Gen Cybersecurity Professionals
12
th
September 2018
Cybersecurity has definitely becoming one of the most pressing issues and digital threats
are growing in tandem with the growing complexity of the digital landscape. Thus, it is
imperative to get our cybersecurity professionals and community to be equipped with
sufficient skills and knowledge.
As part of the benefits of a Premier Digital Tech Institution, MDEC has offered our students
the opportunity to attend a 6 weeks training program, a collaboration with LE-Global
Services (LGMS), to train and develop the
next-gen cybersecurity
professionals
(NxForce), leveraging on Asia Cybersecurity Exchange (AsiaCyberX)
platform. This is part of MDEC’s commitment to further building cybersecurity talents in
addressing the current shortage in the industry.
The 6-weeks program comprising of training, certification exam and mentoring.
Key benefits are:
Obtain an industry-recognized professional certification (i.e. ISACA)
Industry immersion via hands-on lab and mentorship with experienced cybersecurity
professionals
Assistance with internship placements where applicable
4 of our students managed to complete programme (First cohort)
Muhammad Firdaus Bin Zakaria
Muhammad Razzaq Akmal Bin Ahmad Zaini
Muhammad Mulhein Bin Mohd Azni
Muhamad Azmil Haziq Bin Abu Hassan