Under the Digital Workforce Development Initiative, EBI is launching the Digital Infosec Academy in collaboration with EBank. The EBank Digital Infosec Academy is considered as a training and qualification opportunity for graduates from Egyptian universities from various faculties specialized in the field of information technology and systems to bridge the gap between academic education and the requirements of the current labor market, especially with regard to information technology and sectors, through their attendance to a specialized training program at EBI premises.
The training program of the Digital Infosec Academy will cover different specializations; starting with SOC Analyst Track, to equip youth with innovative sets of digital skills and competencies in addition to specialized training courses to develop their personal and fundamental banking skills. Offered in English Language, the program’s duration will last up to 6 months in the form of daily lectures that will be conducted in training classes in addition to shadowing within EBank’s Info Sec Department.
Who should join?
The program is mainly targeting:
- Graduates of Faculties of Engineering (Department of Communications, Electronics, and Computers Science)
- Graduates of Faculties of Computer Science, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
- Graduates of Faculties of Business Information Systems or Business Informatics
Duration & Training Methodology
- Program duration will last up to 6 months in the form of daily lectures that will be conducted in training classes in addition to shadowing within EBank’s Info Sec Department.
- After registration, the best cadres will be contacted according to their specialization and assessment, provided that they pass the submission requirements to be included in the assessment stage, during which they will be tested in: English language, abilities, and a technical test.
- After passing the assessment phase, succeeded candidates will have panel interview and will be contacted to start the technical tracks’ training phase. The training phase will include developing personal skills, then preparing a graduation project and the passing the final exam.
EBank Digital Infosec Academy Phases
Selection Phase
- Applicants must complete all official papers and comply with the application conditions
- Applicants who meet the criteria will enter a pre-assessment determined by EBI to be eligible for enrollment
Training Phase
- Training on technical tracks
- Develop personal skills and work environment skills
- Subprojects
- Graduation Project
Post-program Phase
- The assessment process will take place regularly during the program including all skills acquired during training
- Graduation project to be discussed and presented to a committee
- Candidate must pass the final exam (technical assessment according to content of the program)
Post-graduation Phase
- Enrolling graduates in EBI’s alumni network
- Enrolling graduates in the initiative’s platform to follow up on performance & update their technical skills.
Terms and Conditions
- The applicant must be Egyptian
- National ID should be valid upon registration
- Fresh graduates from public and private universities that are accredited by the Supreme Council of Universities from the Faculties of Engineering (Department of Communications, Electronics and Computers Science), Faculties of Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Faculties of Business Information Systems or Business Informatics and other appropriate specializations to the nature of the desired field to study.
- To have a cumulative grade point average of good or higher.
- The applicant must be a graduate of the last 3 batches from 2022 to 2024.
- For males, the applicant must have performed the military service or obtaining an exemption or postponement.
- Be fluent in reading and writing English.
- No consanguinity up to the fourth degree.
- Candidates must pass the assessment & interviews, which will be done after the submission.
- The applicant should not have previously conducted exams at E-bank within one year from the applying date.
- Accepted candidates will be fully dedicated for the full program.
- For generic & technical inquiries, send an email to: dwd@ebi.gov.eg