The event was coordinated through the NCSC and PNG’s Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
As part of an ongoing program to expand cyber capabilities in the region, the NCSC invited WYWM to deliver in-person training to upskill employees in cyber security and facilitate networking across digital teams from various government departments.
The two-day crash course involved four ‘power hour’ sessions honing in on focus areas including cyber awareness, phishing, bug detection and digital project management. Participants were provided with an open forum in which to ask questions and build relationships to support their continued learning.
Whilst the event was available online, hosting in-person was the key to a huge jump in course completion rates with 82 participants finishing their training programs armed with improved skills to combat evolving cyber threats.
The event also allowed many to surpass common barriers to engaging in digital training including access to computers at home and consistent, high-speed internet connection.
DICT Deputy Secretary Russell Woruba said that cyber security skills are no longer optional but should be key core skills that all Government employees should have.
“DICT appreciates WYWM as its partner in delivering this training and looks forward to more face-to-face training in the future,” said Deputy Secretary Woruba.
WYWM Technical Training Lead Nathan Gonzales expressed gratitude to the PNG DICT for the event and for their support in facilitating training programs.
This event was an unforgettable experience. We made many new friends and valuable connections during our time in Port Moresby. I was honoured to work alongside the NCSC on this event and play a small role in driving their wider digital transformation.
Nathan Gonzales,
WYWM Technical Training Lead,
Javiera Soto, WYWM Regional Vice President and Country Manager APAC, said developing grassroots cyber capabilities through programs such as this is key to ensuring both national and regional resiliency.
“Expanding cyber capabilities across the Pacific is critical in driving co-ordinated and effective responses to cyber-attacks.”
“The success of this program demonstrates the value of delivering short but comprehensive cyber training programs to equip individuals with the core skills needed to understand and combat malicious cyber threats.”
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