The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC), based in Nairobi, has chosen Cyber Shujaa as its partner to address Kenya’s cybersecurity talent shortage.
The three-month program will train 100 students in cybersecurity through eight modules. This initiative is designed to equip graduates with the necessary skills to secure jobs in the industry.
Participants will receive two Microsoft cybersecurity certificates upon completion. The program will combine theoretical and practical training provided one-on-one in the classroom and weekly mentorship sessions.
There is a global shortage of cybersecurity professionals, so the program aims to bridge the gap by providing upskilling opportunities in IT and cybersecurity.
Over 745 individuals have been placed in key industry roles after completing Cyber Shujaa’s training program.
The training will cover eight areas: network security, application security, cloud security, incident response, security architecture, IoT security, and forensics.
This initiative is part of Microsoft ADC’s efforts to improve skills and experience within the tech sector.
“This program is one of several ADC initiatives aimed at improving skill development in Kenya’s tech industry. Although cybersecurity is critical to operations in many sectors, it has remained under-resourced in terms of human capital. This is the ADC’s contribution to establishing Kenya as the go-to destination for cybersecurity professionals, and we are delighted to do so with Cyber Shujaa. The participants will receive two Microsoft cybersecurity certificates, putting them in a better position to secure roles in the industry,” said Catherine Muraga, Managing Director of Microsoft ADC.
