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Date
April 04, 2027
Program Duration
272 days
Language
English
Fees
119,347.00 Fully Supported
In Class Training
Riyadh
About Program
The Financial Academy is pleased to invite ambitious candidates to join the Cybersecurity Graduate Development Program, designed to equip young Saudi talent with the technical, analytical, and professional skills needed to address evolving cyber threats and protect critical assets in the financial sector. The program is employment-oriented and offers a comprehensive 9-month training experience combining specialized training, practical application and labs, on-the-job training, mini-projects, hackathons, and a capstone project, along with preparation for specialized professional certifications. The program will run from 4 April 2027 to 31 December 2027. The program nomination portal will close on 28 January 2027. Registration for the program does not guarantee acceptance. The team will carefully review all elements of your application and verify that all program requirements are met. The selection process may take up to eight weeks from the date of submission of a completed application, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Program Goals
Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity and the digital banking environment in KSA.
Apply cybersecurity risk management, governance and compliance concepts, including SAMA, NCA and PDPL requirements.
Develop practical capabilities in networking, web/application/cloud security, security technologies, and IAM.
Apply penetration testing, ethical hacking, digital forensics, incident handling, and cyber-fraud management techniques.
Analyze threats and risks, support SOC activities, and prepare cybersecurity reports and policies.
Prepare for specialized roles in Cybersecurity Operations, GRC, Security Engineering, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response.
Join us for an unforgettable journey of exceptional learning
Program Structure
Registration closes on January 28, 2027
Receiving nominations
April 04, 2027
Program Start
THE LAUNCH PAD (one-month training at the Financial Academy)
April 04, 2026
On-Site Training at Participating Companies
(Two Months of Training and Mentorship)
THE DEEP DIVE (one-month training at the Financial Academy)
June 06, 2027
On-Site Training at Participating Companies
(Two Months of Training and Mentorship)
THE SUMMIT (One-Month Training at the Financial Academy)
October 03, 2027
On-Site Training at Participating Companies
(Two Months of Training and Mentorship)
Program Agenda
In Class Training-Online Training-Self Learning
Program Launch
Foundation of Modern Banking and the KSA Banking Ecosystem
Excel for Banking Professionals
FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services
The Saudi FinTech Landscape and Vision 2030
Effective Communication in a Business Environment, RegTech, the Saudi Regulatory Landscape, and Governance
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Design Thinking and Innovation Workshop
Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
Cyber Risk in Banking
Time Management and Productivity Full-Day Hackathon
On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Mini Projects
In Class Training-Online Training-Self Learning
IT Fundamentals
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Policies
Network, Web, App
Cybersecurity Technologies
Third-Party Risk Management
Full-Day Hackathon
CompTIA Security
On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Mini Projects
Hands-on Labs: AWS, SQL, TryHackMe, OWASP WebGoat, NIST, AWS-IAM, Hack The Box, ANY.RUN
In Class Training-Online Training-Self Learning
Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics
Fraud Management Fundamentals: Digital
Fraud Investigation Techniques, Technologies
Third-Party Risk Management (FinTech APIs
Cyber Risk Reporting
Full-Day Hackathon
CISSP
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
Capstone Project
Mentor-Led Capstone Review
Acceptance Process
Admission to the program is based on meeting the specified eligibility criteria and requirements, including relevant academic qualifications, alignment with program requirements, and successful completion of the assessment and selection process. These criteria aim to attract promising talent and develop their skills, equipping graduates for careers in the Banking Finance sector and enhancing their readiness for the job market.
Admission Criteria
Registering for the program
Registration for the program does not guarantee acceptance. The team will carefully review all aspects of your application and verify that you meet the program requirements. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Employment status
Non-QOSI registered employees
Educational Qualification: A bachelor's or Master's degree in the following fields:
Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
Recommended GPA
Minimum GPA: 3.0 out of 4.0 or 3.5 out of 5.0.
Proficiency in English.
IELTS 5.5 or above, or an equivalent score (approximately STEP 75–80), is recommended.
Application Process: Your Journey Starts Here
The admissions team will carefully review all elements of your application. The selection process will take up to eight weeks from the date of submission of a completed application.
Step 1
Online application and video interview
Step 2
Pre-selection and decision
Step 3
Interview with acceptance
Step 4
Admission Committee
Step 5
Final decision
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