Saudi Arabia – Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies aimed at investigating, preventing, and combating digital crime, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem in the Kingdom and equip UPM's talented student body with the necessary skills to thrive in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The MoU was signed in a ceremony held under the esteemed supervision of His Excellency Dr. Bander M. Hajjar at the university's campus in Madinah. The university was represented by the Dean of the College of Computer and Cyber Sciences, Dr. Ahmad Showail, and Group-IB was represented by Mr. Mohammad Flaifel.

The partnership between Group-IB and the University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) marks the beginning of a comprehensive partnership aimed at enhancing cybersecurity education and expertise. Key areas of collaboration include equipping UPM staff and students with Group-IB's industry-leading cybersecurity solutions such as Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Business Email Protection, Threat Intelligence, and Attack Surface Management, which will also benefit UPM's on-campus incubation startups. Additionally, both institutions will work together to design, develop, and deliver educational curricula, workshops, and consultancy services in cybersecurity and digital forensics. The MoU facilitates industry exposure for UPM students through attachments and internship opportunities with Group-IB's CERT/incident response teams.

"This strategic alliance unites us in strengthening our collective cyber resilience. By leveraging Group-IB's expertise, tools, and resources, we aim to empower University of Prince Mugrin students and staff with practical cybersecurity skills, fostering a new generation of professionals in Saudi Arabia,” said Mohammad Flaifel, Business Development Manager at Group-IB. “This collaboration addresses the cybersecurity workforce shortage and enriches the university's curriculum with real-world insights. We are proud to extend a comprehensive cybersecurity training program to address this critical gap, welcoming both aspiring professionals and those in IT seeking a career shift. Together, we are committed to providing students with the knowledge and hands-on training to excel in cybersecurity, driving advancements that benefit both academia and industry”.

"This partnership highlights the importance of developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to safeguard the Kingdom and the Middle East," said His Excellency Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hajjar. "Equipping our students with the latest knowledge and Group-IB's hands-on experience will not only enrich their education but prepare them to excel in the field, contributing meaningfully to the Kingdom's cyber defenses. This collaboration, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, signifies a proactive step towards nurturing a skilled workforce to safeguard critical infrastructure and drive cybersecurity innovation."

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About Group-IB

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Group-IB is a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime. Combating cybercrime is in the company’s DNA, shaping its technological capabilities to defend businesses, citizens, and support law enforcement operations.

Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) are located in the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Asia-Pacific to help critically analyze and promptly mitigate regional and country-specific threats. These mission-critical units help Group-IB strengthen its contribution to global cybercrime prevention and continually expand its threat-hunting capabilities. Group-IB’s decentralized and autonomous operational structure helps it offer tailored, comprehensive support services with a high level of expertise. We map and mitigate adversaries’ tactics in each region, delivering customized cybersecurity solutions tailored to risk profiles and requirements of various industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, financial services, manufacturing, critical services, and more.

The company’s global security leaders work in synergy with some of the industry’s most advanced technologies to offer detection and response capabilities that eliminate cyber disruptions agilely.

Group-IB’s Unified Risk Platform (URP) underpins its conviction to build a secure and trusted cyber environment by utilizing intelligence-driven technology and expertise that completely detects and defends against all nuances of digital crime. The platform proactively protects organizations’ critical infrastructure from sophisticated attacks while continuously analyzing potentially dangerous behavior all over their network.

The comprehensive suite includes the world’s most trusted Threat Intelligence, the most complete Fraud Protection, AI-powered Digital Risk Protection, multi-layered protection with Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR), all-infrastructure Business Email Protection, and External Attack Surface Management.

Furthermore, Group-IB’s full-cycle incident response and investigation capabilities have consistently elevated industry standards. This includes the 70,000+ hours of cybersecurity incident response completed by our sector-leading DFIR Laboratory, more than 1,400 successful investigations completed by the High-Tech Crime Investigations Department, and round-the-clock efforts of CERT-GIB.

Time and again, its solutions and services have been revered by leading advisory and analyst agencies such as Aite Novarica, Gartner®, Forrester, Frost & Sullivan, KuppingerCole Analysts AG, and more.

Being an active partner in global investigations, Group-IB collaborates with international law enforcement organizations such as INTERPOL, EUROPOL and AFRIPOL to create a safer cyberspace. Group-IB is also a member of the Europol European Cybercrime Centre’s (EC3) Advisory Group on Internet Security, which was created to foster closer cooperation between Europol and its leading non-law enforcement partners.

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