The center is launched in response to Tunisian companies’ IT security needs. The project is technically and financially supported by the United States.

The Tunis Higher Institute of Technological Studies (ISET'COM) inaugurated a cybersecurity center of excellence last Tuesday, October 25.

The center aims to train and develop the cybersecurity of various stakeholders, including students, professors, researchers, and professionals. It was launched thanks to the technical and financial support of the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia. "It will facilitate the development of academic and professional training programs targeting the public and private sectors’ cybersecurity needs, per its overseeing institution’s skills development and reskilling strategy," explained Kamel Saadaoui, the Tunisian Ministry of ICT’s Chief of Staff.

The center is in line with Tunisia’s ambition to train cybersecurity specialists to meet companies’ needs. It was specifically set up to meet that need and serve companies in various sectors, including tech and telecom firms. The center will also conduct accreditation and certification programs.

Vanessa Ngono Atangana