Expert highlights growing importance of cyber security jobs

Muscat: As protection of organisations and government agencies from data breaches and attacks is of utmost importance, the demand for cybersecurity professionals is growing at a fast pace, said Dr Henry Pearson, Cyber Security Ambassador at the Department for International Trade (DIT) in the United Kingdom.
While giving a talk on “global careers in cyber security” organised by the British Embassy in Muscat in association with Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Dr Pearson stressed the need for skill development and advanced education in the field of cyber security.
The talk at SQU on Tuesday, was attended by Dr Ali bin Saud Al Bimani, SQU Vice Chancellor, Hamish Cowell, British Ambassador to the Sultanate and SQU staff and students.