Partnership aims to train and certify more than 40,000 students in support of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s growing cybersecurity ecosystem
Exabeam has partnered with Tuwaiq Academy to strengthen cybersecurity education and talent development across Saudi Arabia. The initiative is designed to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions by equipping students and aspiring cybersecurity professionals with industry-recognized skills, certifications, and practical training.
Launched during the Tuwaiq Tech Club Ceremony, the collaboration combines academic learning with hands-on cybersecurity education through specialized training programs, certification courses, and bootcamps. The initiative is expected to engage more than 40,000 students across nine major Saudi universities, including King Saud University and University of Jeddah.
As part of the partnership, Exabeam will provide cybersecurity training content, instructors, and certification exam vouchers, while Tuwaiq Academy will oversee program execution, training facilities, and marketing initiatives. The academy will also become the first authorized LogRhythm | Exabeam training center in the Middle East, enabling it to deliver professional cybersecurity certifications directly within the Kingdom.
“Saudi Arabia is continuing to invest heavily in the skills, innovation, and infrastructure needed to become a global digital leader. Equipping cybersecurity professionals with practical, real-world expertise is critical to securing the Kingdom’s future digital economy,” said Sultan Alanazi, Country Director, KSA at Exabeam.
The initiative reflects growing efforts within Saudi Arabia to expand local cybersecurity expertise amid an increasingly complex digital threat landscape. With enterprises and government entities facing sophisticated cyberattacks and emerging AI-driven security risks, organizations are placing greater emphasis on building a highly skilled local workforce capable of protecting critical infrastructure and digital assets.
The collaboration also includes plans to certify selected Tuwaiq Academy candidates as Exabeam-certified instructors, helping create long-term local training capacity and knowledge transfer. In addition, the partnership aims to create employment pathways for top graduates through the Exabeam partner ecosystem.
According to Tuwaiq Academy CEO Abdulaziz Alhammadi, the initiative will provide learners with practical experience and clearer pathways into high-value cybersecurity careers while supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation ambitions.
The partnership further reinforces Exabeam’s long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia following the expansion of its regional operations and investments in the Kingdom’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
