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Israel Approves New Cybersecurity Technician Degree to Meet Growing National Demand

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Israel Approves New Cybersecurity Technician Degree to Meet Growing National Demand
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First reported by Walla · 2 days ago

What happened

Israel has launched a new official Cybersecurity Technician degree to address the rising demand for skilled cyber professionals amid increasing cyberattacks. The program includes extensive coursework, practical internships, and international certifications to prepare students for immediate workforce integration and strengthen national cyber resilience.

  • 01Israel approves a new independent Cybersecurity Technician academic program.
  • 02The program includes 2,000 hours of study over four semesters with 23 courses.
  • 03It addresses rising cyberattacks targeting diverse sectors beyond large companies.
  • 04Students gain practical experience through internships with industry mentorship.
  • 05Graduates receive international certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and others.
  • 06Officials stress the program's role in national security and economic resilience.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew44 minutes ago
Israel Approves New Cybersecurity Technician Degree to Meet Growing National Demand
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 days ago
Israel Approves New Cybersecurity Technician Degree to Meet Growing National Demand

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