B-TopCS Training of Trainers (ToT) on “How to Make General Employees Aware of Cybersecurity (GEA)
29-31 July, 2025: In mid-April 2025, the B-TopCS Training of Trainers (ToT) on “How to Make General Employees Aware of Cybersecurity (GEA)” was successfully held in Indonesia, covering three essential areas of cybersecurity awareness and pedagogy.
It is proud to have seven master trainers who completed this advanced training, representing prestigious institutions:
University of Dhaka (DU)
North South University (NSU)
East West University (EWU)
BRAC University
United International University (UIU)
Gazipur Digital University (GDU)
Participants of this ToT represented a cross-section of Bangladesh’s dynamic digital ecosystem, including: Government bodies: Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), SME Foundation, Department of ICT, and Bangladesh Bank (BB) Industry representatives: such as Pipeline Bangladesh Ltd. Esteemed academic institutions: DU, CU, SUST, KUET, NSU, EWU.
The event featured distinguished guests: Welcome Speech: Prof. Dr. Md. Shazzad Hosain, Professor and Dean, School of Engineering & Physical Science, North South University Chief Guest: Professor Dr. Upama Kabir, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Dhaka Special Guest: Ms. NISHI Rizuki, Representative, JICA Bangladesh
Closing Remarks: Professor Dr. Md. Abdur Razzaque, Chairman, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Dhaka Participant feedback was shared by Dr. Mohammad Sanaullah Chowdhury, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Engineering, and Chairman, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Chittagong Mr. Md Azim Uddin, Cybersecurity Solution Engineer, Pipeline Bangladesh Ltd. The session was hosted by Ms. Farzana Sharlin, Admin Officer, (JICA IT HRD Project), JICA-BCC-BASIS TCP.
This program demonstrated strong collaboration among academia, government, and industry, reinforcing Bangladesh’s commitment to fostering a cyber-aware workforce.