SANS Cyber-Workforce Masterclass
May 2025 – Qatar Edition
Building a Cyber-Ready Workforce: Where and Why Should L&D Focus?
VIP INVITATION
We are thrilled to invite you to our exclusive SANS Cyber-Workforce Masterclass taking place in Doha Qatar.
Building a Cyber-Ready Workforce: Where and Why Should L&D Focus?
Recruiting cybersecurity talent remains a critical challenge as demand continues to outpace supply. To address this gap, Learning & Development (L&D) teams play a key role in implementing a robust skills framework.
This masterclass will explore how leveraging the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity and insights from the Qatar Cybersecurity Framework can help map cybersecurity roles to essential skills. This strategic alignment serves as the foundation for a comprehensive skills development plan, ensuring organizations not only attract the right talent but also enhance internal capabilities.
A strong workforce development strategy goes beyond recruitment—it emphasizes retaining and re-training existing staff. Internal employees already understand organizational systems and culture, making them ideal candidates for upskilling. By offering tailored development opportunities, organizations can effectively close skill gaps, boost employee morale, and improve retention.
In this masterclass, participants will also engage in a tabletop exercise, stepping into the role of a cyber incident response team and uncover the skills behind tackling a data breach. Learn, collaborate, and build the future-ready workforce your organization needs!
Wednesday, 14th May 2025
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Qatar | Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha, Qatar
Schedule
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM - Arrival & Welcome
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Presentation - Ian Reynolds, SANS Principal Instructor
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM - Break & Networking
11:20 AM - 12:30 PM – Presentation & Table-Top Exercise - Ian Reynolds, SANS Principal Instructor
12:30 PM Onwards: Lunch
Kindly RSVP by filling out the form below by April 30, 2025. If you have any dietary requirements, please email your representative.
Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
