Project Overview
The Developing Advanced Security Professionals in Bangladesh (DASPiB) project addressed the national shortage of skilled cybersecurity experts by delivering multi-level training for students, professionals, end users, and policymakers. Covering globally recognized certification tracks, it empowered over 460 participants with essential cybersecurity skills and international certifications.
Female Participation
Promoting gender inclusion and diversity in cybersecurity
Regional Coverage
Training Tracks
Early-career IT professionals trained in ethical hacking, vulnerability analysis, and foundational cybersecurity skills.
Hands-on training for mid-level professionals in threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Advanced training for senior professionals covering governance, risk management, and secure system architecture.
Training for institutional leaders and government decision-makers in cybersecurity auditing and policy development.
CyberSAFE End User Program
Basic cyber hygiene, phishing awareness, and secure digital behavior training
Partner Organizations
Activities Conducted
Delivered beginner (CEH), intermediate (CySA+), expert (CISSP), and policy maker (CISA) training tracks across five regions in Bangladesh.
Educated over 300 general users on basic cyber hygiene, phishing awareness, and secure digital behavior practices.
Provided exam coupons to top performers in each track to support their path to international cybersecurity certification.
Launched daspib.com to share training schedules, updates, resources, and project highlights.
Conducted practical sessions using real cybersecurity tools across five regions to reinforce learning through hands-on experience.
Fostered partnerships between educational institutions, government agencies, and industry for sustainable cybersecurity development.
Key Outcomes
Established a national pool of certified cybersecurity professionals ready to serve in SOC, CERT, and CSIRT roles across Bangladesh.
Successfully reserved 20% of all training seats for women, promoting diversity in the traditionally male-dominated cybersecurity field.
22 professionals achieved internationally recognized certifications (CEH, CySA+, CISSP, CISA), validating their cybersecurity expertise globally.
Successfully delivered training programs across five major regions: Dhaka, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Khulna, and Chittagong.
Launched daspib.com as a central hub for training resources, updates, and project showcase.
Trained 20 government and institutional leaders in cybersecurity auditing and policy development for national security enhancement.
Provided practical training with real cybersecurity tools and scenarios through regional workshops and laboratory sessions.
Prepared cybersecurity professionals for immediate deployment in Security Operations Centers (SOC), Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT), and Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT).
Relevant SDGs
Challenges & Future Directions
Challenges Encountered
Fewer trainees completed certification exams due to readiness, difficulty, or time constraints.
Some regions struggled to fill the 20% female quota, highlighting gender participation challenges.
Mixed skill levels among participants required additional trainer support and customized approaches.
Tight project schedule made multi-region coordination and comprehensive training delivery challenging.
Limited funding affected mentoring quality and exam support provision for participants.
Internet problems in remote areas disrupted hybrid training sessions and online components.
Future Directions
- Nationwide Expansion: Broaden program reach by including more universities and regional centers across Bangladesh
- Refresher Courses: Offer periodic refresher and advanced courses to help trainees retain and upgrade skills
- Enhanced Support: Provide comprehensive mentoring, certification guidance, and exam preparation materials
- Female Participation Boost: Launch targeted campaigns, incentives, and scholarships to increase women's representation
- Policy Implementation: Conduct policy-focused workshops to help trained officials implement cybersecurity strategies
- Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with universities to include cybersecurity modules in regular academic programs
- E-Learning Platform: Develop online platform for self-paced learning to increase accessibility and scalability
- Industry Partnerships: Create connections between certified trainees and job opportunities with companies and NRENs