BlackBerry Partners with ISC2 to Advance Cybersecurity Skills in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Marks First Six Months, Expands Cybersecurity Curriculum with More Globally Certified Training Programs
BlackBerry Limited has announced a new partnership with The International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), the world’s leading nonprofit member organisation for cybersecurity professionals, to deliver its globally recognised cybersecurity training and certifications in Malaysia.
In support of the Malaysian Government’s ongoing efforts to boost digital skills, capacity and cyber resilience, the courses are now offered as part of the BlackBerry Cybersecurity Curriculum at the world-class Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) facility in Cyberjaya. Registration is now open for the first ISC2 courses taking place later this month.
As Malaysia’s digital transformation continues to accelerate and threat surfaces expand, so too does the demand for highly-qualified cybersecurity professionals. BlackBerry’s new partnership with ISC2 extends the range of internationally-certified courses available to cyber professionals at the Malaysia CCoE to help upskill and enhance capabilities to bolster defenses against ever-evolving cyber threats. The courses include ISC2’s highly sought-after Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) and Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).
Han Ther Lee, Director of Education and Training, Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, at BlackBerry, commented, “As Malaysia prepares for the ‘Year of Skills’ in 2025, BlackBerry remains committed to collaborating with government and industry to help educate, upskill and grow the nation’s cyber-workforce. We are proud to partner with another top-tier training institution like ISC2, further enriching the curriculum offered at the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence and giving cyber professionals in Malaysia and the region wider access to globally recognised certifications.”
Blackberry to Focus on Critical Cybersecurity Disciplines
The first courses offered through the partnership will focus on critical cybersecurity disciplines, including security operations, risk management, and cloud security, vital to strengthening national and regional cybersecurity capabilities, especially as the region pushes forward its digital transformation goals. ISC2 will provide comprehensive training materials, course resources, licences, and ongoing support for all its programs.
Cigdem Bildirici, Vice President, Business Development, at ISC2 added: “With Malaysia advancing towards a more digitally connected future and the accompanying rise in cyber risks, strengthening the cybersecurity workforce has become more vital than ever. We’re excited to collaborate with BlackBerry at the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence to bring our training programs to support this growth.”
Since opening the CCoE in March 2024, with the support of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), BlackBerry and its education partners have dedicated over 8,000 hours to train over 1,500 professionals at the facility. Several education partnerships also offer globally-certified training courses at the CCoE, including CompTIA, SANS Institute and the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) at Toronto Metropolitan University, which runs its CLIC (Certifications of Leadership in Cybersecurity) training program.
Now in its sixth month of operations, the addition of ISC2 training programs at the CCoE is another milestone achievement for the nonprofit institution, which aims to provide the most comprehensive set of certifications and training courses available in the Indo-Pacific region.
The first wave of ISC2 certification courses, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) will commence by the end of October 2024, while the renowned CISSP and CCSP programs, will start in November 2024. Cybersecurity professionals and organisations across Malaysia and the Indo-Pacific region can now register for the ISC2 courses here. Additional programs, such as specialised workshops and advanced training, will be rolled out in the months to follow, providing continuous opportunities for upskilling and certification.
