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Mid East Info
12-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
EC-Council Continues Its Initiative-Driven Momentum, Supporting CyberSHE to Strengthen Women's Participation in Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity industry continues to evolve rapidly, demanding a skilled and diverse talent pipeline to address growing threats. In a strategic effort to expand access to world-class cybersecurity education across the Middle East, EC-Council, the global leader in cybersecurity training and the creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, has partnered with CyberSHE to deliver impactful technical training and career development opportunities for aspiring women professionals across the region. CyberSHE, an initiative by Women in CyberSecurity Middle East (WiCSME), was launched at Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST). The initiative brings together leaders from government, academia, and industry to deliver focused training, mentorship, and structured career pathways for women seeking to build technical capability and pursue careers in cybersecurity. By equipping more women with cutting-edge skills, the program is helping to unlock new perspectives and build stronger, more inclusive cyber teams across the region. 'Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in the world, and the Middle East holds extraordinary untapped potential. At EC-Council, we see education as a catalyst for transformation. Through CyberSHE, we are opening the door to global-standard training, mentorship, and new career pathways for women across the region. This initiative represents the kind of purposeful collaboration that creates lasting opportunity. We are honored to support it, and we believe it is just the beginning of a much larger movement to shape the future of cyber talent in the region,' said Jay Bavisi, Group President, EC-Council. CyberSHE is a four-week program built around EC-Council's internationally respected certifications. Participants undertake technical training through the Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT), Certified Network Defender (CND), and Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) programs. The hands-on, lab-driven curriculum is delivered over three weeks and is followed by a structured set of career-readiness modules that include mentorship, soft skills development, and industry insights. Dr. Reem Faraj AlShammari, Chairperson of WiCSME, added: 'CyberSHE is more than just a program, it represents the power of collective efforts in action. Through CyberSHE, we are uniting key pillars of our society to create a generation of empowered, job-ready women professionals in cybersecurity. By building skilled workforce, the program is directly boosting the National Cyber readiness (Strategic Workforce Development), and is strategically positioned to improve the entire region's Global Cybersecurity Index rankings.' Following its launch in Kuwait, CyberSHE will expand to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, and Qatar. Over the next three years, the program aims to train 1,500 women, helping to strengthen national cyber capabilities and promote more inclusive workforce participation. This partnership reflects EC-Council's global mission to make cybersecurity education accessible, relevant, and transformative. By supporting initiatives like CyberSHE, EC-Council continues to shape pathways that empower women, elevate careers, and contribute to a safer digital future.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
More CCTV and police patrols in clampdown across Stroud canal
NEW CCTV, more police patrols and removing graffiti tags are some of the measures being taken to reduce anti-social behaviour across the canal towpath in Stroud. Volunteers from the Cotswold Canals Trust are working with town and district councils, the police and more in order to reduce anti-social behaviour along the canal path. The aims of these measures is to make the towpath a 'safer' and 'more welcoming' space for everyone. Measures include exploring options for more CCTV at 'hotspot' locations, more patrols by police and volunteers plus removing graffiti tags. (Image: Cotswold Canals Trust) A CCT spokesperson said: "Our volunteers have taken the lead in uniting canal-side organisations to help reduce anti-social behaviour along the Stroudwater Navigation. "In collaboration with Stroud District Council (SDC), Stonehouse Town Council, local PCSOs, Cotswold Canals Connected, parish councils, and canal-side residents, this joint initiative is working to make the towpath a safer, more welcoming space for everyone. "CCTV options are being explored at hotspot locations. "Regular patrols are being undertaken by CCT volunteers and Community Officers – including new evening walks "Hazards are being removed and litter is picked weekly meanwhile graffiti tags are being overpainted and reported with funding being sought for wider removal. "There is a focus on responsible dog ownership and a clear towpath code of conduct meanwhile there is also ongoing vegetation management and Giant Hogweed control to protect users and wildlife." Gill Thomas, Stroud district councillor (Green, Minchinhampton) and CCT volunteer said: 'Tackling anti-social behaviour is critical to ensuring the canal remains a clean, safe and enjoyable space. "The canal is one of Stroud's most important cultural assets, bringing tourism and investment to the area. "It also plays a vital role in supporting an abundance of wildlife, and is loved by locals for its unique heritage and wellbeing benefits. 'We're working extremely hard to address ongoing issues like litter and graffiti and reminding all users about the importance of considerate use of the tow path. "We all have a responsibility to not only take care of the environment, but also each other, and that's an important part of the work we're doing.' A police spokesperson said: 'PCSOs from the Stroud Neighbourhood Policing Team are working in partnership with the Canal Trust and have regular meetings where we patrol the area and discuss any issues. 'A Neighbourhood Watch scheme is currently being set up in the area to help local residents and those in the community to also share information. 'There are deployable CCTV cameras which can be used by police and we are considering if they can be used in areas along the canal path that are of concern. 'We are aware of concerns about a broken viaduct gate and have liaised with Network Rail to facilitate for this to be repaired." Anyone with concerns about anti-social behaviour in the area should complete this form -
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
VTU Kalaburagi Regional Centre distributes laptops among SC/ST students
In an initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusive education, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Regional Centre in Kalaburagi distributed laptops to 70 eligible students from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. The distribution ceremony took place at the VTU's Regional Centre for Postgraduate Studies in Kalaburagi on Friday. Beneficiaries included students from MTech programmes (CSE, VLSI, CCT, and CHT), MCA, MBA, and undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Electronics. Addressing the students on the occasion, B. Shambhu Lingappa, director of VTU's Regional Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Kalaburagi, lauded VTU Vice-Chancellor S. Vidyashankar for consistently prioritising student welfare and holistic development. 'Mr. Vidyashankar's initiatives to distribute laptops among the students from marginalised sections for enhancing the academic and technical proficiency of students is commendable. This initiative, spearheaded by VTU's SC/ST Cell, is a significant step towards ensuring equal access to digital resources and fostering educational empowerment. It reflects the university's commitment to supporting students from disadvantaged communities in their academic pursuits. The procurement and implementation of the laptop distribution programme was made possible through the efforts of Pralhad Rathod, Liaison Officer (Belagavi), who played a pivotal role in its execution,' he said. He also reaffirmed VTU's dedication to providing all students with an equitable and technologically advanced learning environment by stating that the initiative marked another significant stride towards empowering students from underprivileged backgrounds and reducing the digital divide in higher education. Programme coordinators M.A. Waheed, Satish Upalonkar, and Brijbhushan, SC/ST Coordinator Rahul Moolbharati were present.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
In Ghaziabad village where cop shot dead, many families leave, scared by ‘carpet searches'
Ghaziabad : Since Sunday night's shootout with aides of a gangster that led to the death of a 27-year-old Noida police constable, many families have left Nahal village amid round-the-clock police surveillance, questioning of locals and 'carpet searches' to find those who had attacked the police team. Police have so far made 14 arrests, but prime suspect Aadil remains elusive. That night when Saurabh Kumar Deshwal was shot in the head, police were successful in arresting Qadir, the gangster who they had gone to pick up after a tipoff from an informer. Aadil is Qadir's brother and is believed to have led the attempt to ambush the cops when they were on their way out of the village with Qadir. Nahal's streets have been deserted for three days, but now, so are many of its houses, with locks hanging on them as fear of arrest haunts the village around 3km off NH-9. Nahal has a population of 40,000. Village Pradhan Tasawwar Ali told TOI on Wednesday, "About 70% of the people living here have left. They need to go out every day to earn and feed their families, but an atmosphere of fear now prevails here. So they have left and are staying with their friends or relatives. They have left their livestock behind. We don't know how to take care of them." The Pradhan said sudden summons by police for questioning had scared locals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alarma con cámara a precio especial en Buenos Aires (ver oferta) Verisure Alarma Empieza ahora Undo "We met the police commissioner on Wednesday and requested that innocent people should not be disturbed through night searches or by suddenly being taken into custody. Two days ago, 35 people were taken. Today, 15 people were rounded up. These are all innocent people. They have no information," said Ali. A resident of the village who left recently told TOI many feared being arrested. "My family has been living in this village for more than 50 years now. We are a family of 14 and have never seen anything like this in our lives," the 30-year-old said. "I have come to a relative's place with my whole family. It became difficult to even sleep at home with continuous sirens of police vehicles scaring people. We will only go back once the situation is normal. " Ali said village representatives had told the police to "punish the guilty but leave the innocent alone". "Many families have young children, pregnant women and elderly. We are ready to support the police as responsible citizens to catch the criminals and get them punished. But not at the cost of the innocent," he said. "It's also not easy to be living here for those who haven't left because one can barely go out. Besides, shops are closed. I want police to pick up the real culprits at the earliest so the rest of the village can live peacefully again," another local resident said. DCP (Rural) Surendra Nath Tewari told TOI that 14 people have been arrested after they were identified from CCTV footage. "No one has been detained. People are only being brought in for questioning and then let go. We have identified a few more people from the footage, but we are yet to get a clear and complete footage from the night. We are also working on that," he said. Tewari said PAC and police personnel from 5-6 stations were deployed at the village to maintain law and order. "Such incidents tend to spark fear among people, so some families have left the village," the DCP said, adding that senior cops met the village's pradhan and assured them that no unnecessary arrests would be made.
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
All you need to know about Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), the final qualification path for chess at Esports World Cup 2025
The 'Last Chance Qualifier' LCQ — the final qualification path for chess at the Esports World Cup (EWC) — has been announced recently, as the Dreamhack Dallas 2025 event will act as the LCQ, filling up the last four spots for the EWC 2025. The DreamHack festival, set to happen from May 23 to 23 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas, is an open-to-all event where any professional or amateur player can participate and confirm their spot for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital city, where the EWC 2025 will take place. Earlier, 12 players were finalised in the EWC roster for chess through the two-leg Champions Chess Tour 2025. Five-time world champion and world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, world No. 3 and popular Twitch and YouTube streamer Hikaru Nakamura and reigning co-world blitz champion Ian Nepomniachtchi qualified for EWC after finishing in the top three of CCT's first event, the Chessable Masters, which was played in February. Nine other players, including India's Arjun Erigaisi — the only player from this country — confirmed their spots through the second leg of CCT, the Classic 2025. R. Praggnanandhaa missed out on qualification just by a whisker, and alongside him, players like Aravindh Chithambaram and Nihal Sarin — both of whom signed with an Indian Esports organisation, S8UL — and current world champion D. Gukesh might try their luck to qualify for the lucrative EWC through the LCQ. The EWC will offer prize money of $1.5 million (12.8 cr) with a time control set to be 10 minutes for the entire game with no increment(10+0). What is the Esports World Cup? The Esports World Cup brings together top esports clubs across 24 popular titles. EWC 2025 will run in Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, featuring chess as an online event for the first time. The inaugural 2024 edition spanned eight weeks, while the 2025 event will be history's largest multi-title esports tournament with 2,000+ players, 200+ teams, and a $70 million (≈₹602 crore) prize pool. How can one register and participate in LCQ?
