INSA launches 3rd round cyber talent summer camp program

Addis Ababa, August 21, 2024 (FBC) – The Information Network Security Administration of Ethiopia (INSA) in collaboration with Addis Ababa Science and Technology University officially launched the 3rd round of national cyber talent summer camp training program today.

The 3rd round national summer camp program brought together 300 cyber talented young students recruited from across the country. The training will be given at the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University for one month.

The program was launched at the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University in the presence of INSA Director General, Tigist Hamid, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University President Dereje Engida, and invited guests.

Speaking at the occasion, INSA Director General, Tigist Hamid said 300 talented students recruted from all over the country will participate in the training course.

The program is expected to deliver courses in cyber security, technology development, embedded system and aerospace that enables the teenagers to be creative in digital technology.

She called other youngsters in Ethiopia to participate at the 5 Million Coders initiative that aimed at equipping 5 million Ethiopian youth with foundational digital skills in Web Programming, Android Development, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (ASTU) President, Dereje Engida said that youth are the ones that determine the fate of Ethiopia.

In this regard, ASTU as a center of excellence for science and technology, will closely work with INSA to develop skill, talent and knowledge of youth,  he added, noting that the university will provide dormitory, cafeteria, among other services for some 200 students of the 3rd round national summer camp cyber talent training program.

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) Customer Service President Haileyesus Bekele on his part appreciated the efforts of the country to enhance cyber security professionals that are critically important to ensure the cyber security of the country including the banking industry.

The vice president expressed CBE’s readiness to work with INSA and will financially support innovations and talents as part of corporate social responsibility.