Networking Scale - Cybersecurity
The NetworkIT Scale-Cybersecurity program represents the next phase of IYF’s long-term collaboration with Bécalos and Cisco Networking Academy, now joined by Nacional Monte de Piedad and Fundación Coppel. This initiative is focused on enhancing employability for technical education students in Mexico through specialized technical training aligned with the labor market needs in the IT sector.
The global cybersecurity market continues to expand, having required approximately 1.8 million professionals in 2022, according to projections from (ISC)². In response to the trends and growing needs of the industry, the program will strengthen the capacity of TVET schools to equip youth with technical skills in Cybersecurity through teacher training and the implementation of Cisco´s curricula and Learning Management systems.
“The cybersecurity specialization program promoted by IYF and Cisco Networking Academy is an exemplary initiative that links technical education with the real challenges our country already faces. From AMITI’s Cybersecurity Committee, we applaud this effort to develop young talent that not only masters technical skills but also becomes a driver of transformation toward a more secure and trustworthy digital environment.”
—Juan Pablo Carsi, Coordinator, AMITI (Mexican Association of the Information Technology Industry) Cybersecurity Committee
In addition, the initiative includes labor market training and a mentorship component for women, recognizing that there are a set of social factors and gender stereotypes that prevent young women from pursuing careers in the ICT sector. Networking Scale-Cybersecurity will empower 7,800 youth across Mexico, facilitating their transition into formal, well-paid jobs in the opportunity-filled IT industry.
“The program has helped me in my personal life, especially in terms of protecting my information. I’ve been able to help my parents, who may not be as familiar with technology and the latest advancements, to also protect their information and reduce their exposure. It’s also helped me understand the professional side of things, focusing even more on how to secure information at a business level.” - Fernanda Gómez Acosta, Graduate of the Cybersecurity Technical Pathway at Conalep Hidalgo.