UCA celebrates graduation of first cybersecurity specialist programme

The University of Central Asia (UCA) held a formal graduation ceremony for participants of its Cybersecurity Specialist Training Programme. Implemented under the Executive Education arm of UCA’s Graduate School of Development, the programme stands as one of the first systemic initiatives in data protection within the Kyrgyz Republic. Erzhan Talantbekov, Chief Specialist of the Cybersecurity Department at the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic, highlighted the strategic importance of the project: "Human capital is a top priority. Cultivating specialists is the most challenging aspect of our work. I was pleasantly surprised to see women among the graduates—this is still a rarity in our field and a very positive signal. The shortage of personnel in cybersecurity will always be relevant, especially given the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Ensuring the country's security is a collective effort involving government agencies, universities, and the private sector."