Kaspersky Qassim University partnership marks a significant step in cybersecurity education development in Saudi Arabia. The global cybersecurity company signed a cooperation agreement with Qassim University on February 17, 2026, to enhance cybersecurity education and professional training for students and faculty members.
The agreement focuses on joint development and implementation of educational and scientific initiatives aimed at developing basic and professional education in the field of cybersecurity. As part of this collaboration, Qassim University will utilize Kaspersky’s educational materials, information, and software, in addition to selected software products, within its training programs and academic activities.
Partnership Objectives and Learning Environment
The partnership aims to create a stimulating learning environment that contributes to the formation and development of a wide range of cybersecurity competencies among students. This will be achieved by supporting talent development and facilitating knowledge exchange through specialized programs, workshops, and professional training to meet the needs of the cybersecurity job market.
Key Areas of Cooperation
The cooperation includes several key areas. First, raising awareness of cybersecurity issues among university students and staff. Second, supporting talented young people in studying technologies and software. Third, developing specialized educational materials and integrating them into academic programs. Fourth, providing advanced training for university professors. Finally, enhancing professional interaction among specialists in this field.
Kaspersky Qassim University Agreement Statement
“Building strong cybersecurity capabilities begins with education, and through our collaboration with Qassim University, we aim to support the development of practical skills and knowledge that contribute to preparing students and teachers to face the evolving challenges in the field of cybersecurity. This agreement reflects our long-term commitment to knowledge sharing and capacity building in the Kingdom.”
Mohamad Hashem, General Manager at Kaspersky in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
About the Cybersecurity Company
Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. The company has protected over one billion devices to date from emerging cyberthreats and targeted attacks. Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise transforms into solutions and services to protect individuals, businesses, critical infrastructure, and governments around the globe.
The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes digital life protection for personal devices, specialized security products and services for companies, as well as Cyber Immune solutions to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. Kaspersky helps millions of individuals and nearly 200,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them.