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Central Bank to launch cybersecurity education course

17.05.2022 16:18 / TASS

The Bank of Russia will launch an educational course on cybersecurity in the 2023-2024 academic year at the Higher School of Economics (NRU HSE), announced Head of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation Elvira Nabiullina, speaking at Junior Pay Tech Forum 2022.

"We have a base at the Higher School of Economics, where we are preparing educational programs for those who want to explore technical or other areas. For instance, we are now actively preparing an educational program on cybersecurity. Developing financial technologies requires an upgrade of information security. We will launch this course in the 2023-2024 academic year. Another important area is our Fintech Hub, in which we take part together with Sirus (Scientific and Technological University)".

Nabiullina noted taht the initiative has generated interest: "We have a fairly large competition for these programs - 11 applicants per position. We see that these programs are in demand, and we are very proud of our graduates," she added.

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