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Egypt's Telecom Regulator Boosts African Cybersecurity Skills with Special Entrepreneurship Program

Egypt's National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) just wrapped up a special training program, teaching 32 participants from 19 African countries all about cybersecurity entrepreneurship. This is a big step in Egypt's ongoing efforts to boost digital skills and foster stronger regional teamwork across Africa.

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Egypt's Telecom Regulator Boosts African Cybersecurity Skills with Special Entrepreneurship Program

Egypt is really stepping up its game in developing digital capabilities across the African continent. They're focusing on preparing talented individuals with the technical and entrepreneurial skills needed in advanced technology sectors, especially cybersecurity. This effort aims to build a stronger regional system that can better tackle digital threats and encourage innovation in this vital field. To achieve this, the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) organized a specialized training course titled "Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship." This program was held through the Egyptian-African Training Center for Telecommunications Regulation (EG-ATRC) during June. It brought together 32 trainees representing 19 African countries, showcasing NTRA's commitment to sharing Egyptian expertise and boosting technical cooperation with nations across the continent.

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