Contributes resources to build workforce to combat next gen threats
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trend
Micro Incorporated (TYO:
4704;
TSE: 4704), a global leader in
security software, has announced a $10,000 donation to the Mission College Center for Innovation
and Technology (MC²IT). The grant will provide
resources and expertise
to advise and help enhance cybersecurity course curriculum. As the security and
privacy industry continues to expand and evolve, Trend Micro is committed to
encouraging students to enter the cybersecurity field while empowering them
with the core competency to do so.
“As
part of our responsibility to help keep the world safe for exchanging digital
information, Trend Micro is helping MC²IT rebuild existing curriculums while
recommending relevant courses,” said Raimund Genes, CTO, Trend Micro. “The
addition of these types of courses will help students to become future experts
and next generation leaders in cyber security.”
As
a member of the MC²IT advisory board, Trend
Micro and other security and privacy leaders recognize the challenges presented
by a lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals. With the advent of new
technology, experts and professionals will need training on how to investigate
and manage corresponding threats.
“With the expertise and knowledge that Trend Micro and the
security advisory board bring to MC²IT, we can bridge the gap between technology and education,”
said Daniel Peck, president, Mission College. “We have the right people
collaborating, bringing their passion to the security profession to motivate students and others
interested in learning more about technology careers.”
Located in
the heart of Silicon Valley, MC²IT is a nonprofit organization within the
Mission College system that helps provide technology training, education and
student internships to meet the industry’s rapidly changing workforce needs.
In
addition to being a member of the MC²IT security
advisory board, Trend Micro is also a Chancellor’s Circle sponsor and has
donated $10,000 to the organization. Trend Micro’s donation will be allocated
to help foster the organization’s goal of motivating students, developing
curriculums on the latest technologies, and providing internships.
“The
significant increase in global cyber-attacks is generating a strong demand for
cybersecurity skillsets,” said Geoff Grindrod, director,
threat intelligence services, Trend Micro.
“We see this partnership with MC²IT as a productive way for
Trend Micro to contribute to training future cybersecurity researchers that
will ultimately defend businesses, organizations, governments and economies.”
