SANA’A – Funded by the Skills Development Fund
(SDF) in Sana’a, and held with wide participation and prominent official and
leadership attendance, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), represented
by the Yemen Office, concluded a cybersecurity awareness training program for 666
employees and leaders of the Yemeni Omani United Telecommunications Company
(YOU).
Conducting the program reflects the growing
focus on building national capacities and enhancing digital readiness to
confront escalating cyber threats.
The closing ceremony was held in the presence
of a host of executive leaders and representatives from relevant entities, who
praised the high level of organization and the significant outcomes achieved.
They further emphasized the importance of such specialized programs in raising
security awareness and fostering cybersecurity culture among employees at all
levels.
The three-month program was delivered through
specialized training paths, covering executive leadership, department managers,
employees and cadres across various departments, in addition to the information
and communication technology engineers.
The training program primarily focused on
building “human firewall” as a first shield to protect data, secure digital
accounts, and instill sound security practices. Additionally, it focused on
addressing the accelerating risks associated with emerging technologies,
especially threats arising from employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in
implementing advanced attacks and social engineering techniques.
In this context, TAG.GD affirmed that
cybersecurity has become an institutional culture and behavior that starts with
individuals before extending to systems, stressing that overcoming emerging cyber
threats requires intensified readiness and unified efforts from individuals,
leadership, and technical teams. Moreover, TAG.GD highlighted that this initiative
serves as a professional model that can be applied and replicated across its
offices worldwide. This approach aligns with its strategic commitment to
support digital readiness, ensure business continuity, and promote a cultural
of digital protection, which is today recognized as one of the most important requirement
of the current century.
The ceremony was attended by businessman Mr.
Ameen Jom’an, the Secretary-General
of the Local Council in the Capital Secretariat; Mr. Ali Al-Lahji, the Undersecretary
of the Capital Secretariat; Mr. Naji Al-Qousi, the Assistant Undersecretary of
the Capital Secretariat; Mr. Ali Al Qasimi, the Executive Director of the
Skills Development Fund; Mr. Abdullah Suwaid, the Yemeni Omani
Telecommunications Company (YOU) Authorized Chairman of the Board; Mr. Ibrahim
Al Shami, the Executive Director of YOU; and Eng. Majed Al-Shagathah, TAG.GD,
the Executive Director in Yemen Office.
At the end of the ceremony, TAG.GD honored the
program participants, as well as the leadership of the Skills Development Fund
and the Yemeni Omani Telecommunications Company (YOU), in recognition of their
significant and active contributions to the success of this initiative.
Honoring shields and certificates of
appreciation were presented, symbolizing the strong partnership and
institutional collaboration among all parties and the importance of cooperation
in implementing high-impact, sustainable programs aimed at advancing
cybersecurity and digital capacity building.