The launch of the second edition of the “Cybersecurity Accelerator” with the participation of 9 Saudi companies

The National Cybersecurity Authority announced the launch of the second edition of the (Cybersecurity Accelerator) programme, which aims to strengthen the entrepreneurship system in… Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaStimulating investment and encouraging innovation in the fields of cybersecurity, as part of the Cybersecurity program to develop the cybersecurity sector.

AndI explained The Authority said that the (Cybersecurity Accelerator) program, which it is implementing in cooperation with its technical arm, the Saudi Information Technology Company “SITE”, aims in its second edition to enable Local startups In the field of cybersecurity, and developing their capabilities in a supportive environment to find the best creative solutions to cyber challenges, she pointed out that the arbitration committee composed of specialists and experts in the field and investment entities evaluated all the startup companies applying to join the program, and nine local companies were selected, namely:

• Glass Hope
• Solid Range
• CyberX
• funds
• Cyberati
• Quantum
• Your shield
• Cybercave
• Middle Solution

It aims to empower emerging local companies in the field of cybersecurity.
🎥 Scenes from the launch of the second edition of the program #Cybersecurity_Accelerator pic.twitter.com/i5LSKtY5SI

– National Cybersecurity Authority (@NCA_KSA) November 13, 2023

The Authority stated that the work of the second version of the program includes holding specialized workshops, providing investment consultations, and implementing a group of tours and field visits over a period of 12 weeks to explore the best successful global experiences in the field of entrepreneurship, learn about the latest innovative and promising trends in the cybersecurity sector, and provide an environment Supportive and appropriate to accelerate the growth of the activities of local emerging companies through an elite group of local and international experts and specialists in the field, in addition to providing guidance and guidance to companies joining the program in accordance with the best international standards.

The (Cybersecurity Accelerator) program comes based on the Authority’s strategic objectives in stimulating the local industry system in the fields of cybersecurity, empowering entrepreneurs and emerging companies in the field, in addition to enhancing the competitive environment to attract local and international investments in the field, which contributes to the development of the cybersecurity market at the global level. the National.