EC-Council and Modern College of Business and Science Launch Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in Oman

EC-Council, the global leader in cybersecurity certification and training, in collaboration with the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS), has officially launched the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in Oman. This milestone marks a transformative step in building national and regional cybersecurity capabilities aligned with Oman Vision 2040. 
 
Located on the MCBS campus, the Centre will serve as a hub for cybersecurity training, innovation, and applied learning. It will offer internationally accredited EC-Council programs such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Network Defender (CND), and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), all delivered by EC-Council-accredited instructors. 
 
“This launch signifies MCBS’s ongoing commitment to bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical application in key sectors like cybersecurity,” said Dr. Moosa Al Kindi, Dean of the Modern College of Business and Science. “We are dedicated to producing graduates who are industry-ready and capable of contributing to Oman’s digital economy.” 
 
Dr. Amjed Sid Ahmed, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, highlighted: 
“The Centre will not only offer top-tier training but also foster a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and cybersecurity awareness among our students and wider community.” 
 
Mr. Jay Bavisi, Co-founder and President of EC-Council, stated: 
“We are proud to partner with MCBS, a forward-thinking institution that shares our vision of advancing global cybersecurity resilience. This Centre will empower Omani youth with the skills and credentials to compete on a global level.” 
 
The Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence also aims to support collaborative research, competitions, and awareness programs to nurture a robust cybersecurity culture across Oman and the GCC. 
 
This launch reflects MCBS’s mission “to facilitate learning and to be a prominent institution of higher education in the region.” By introducing this specialized centre, MCBS continues to pave the way for innovation-driven, career-focused academic excellence.