KIB and KPC strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity
Kuwait International Bank and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announce cooperation in cybersecurity and training.
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced its collaboration with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) to organize a specialized learning experience focused on cybersecurity practices in the banking sector and the latest internal audit methodologies, with the aim of exchanging expertise, developing professional skills, and enhancing cooperation between the banking and oil sectors.
The initiative involved participation by employees from the internal audit, risk, and information technology departments at KPC, who observed the bank’s practices and practical applications in cybersecurity and internal audit at KIB Life Academy, a specialized center for learning and development.
Basel Al-Suwaidan, General Manager of the Information Security, Privacy, and Fraud Prevention Department at KIB, stated that the collaboration aims to exchange knowledge and expertise between two vital sectors in Kuwait, thereby contributing to enhanced readiness to address rapidly evolving challenges in cybersecurity.
For her part, Dalal Anwar Al-Humoud, Head of the Employee Development Team at KPC, emphasized that the collaboration represents the first joint initiative between the two parties, providing employees with opportunities to learn outside their usual work environment, thereby broadening their expertise and supporting their career development.
Manal Al-Rabean, Internal Auditor General at KIB, clarified that the initiative enabled the exchange of specialized expertise and exposure to diverse methodologies in internal audit and cybersecurity, enhancing professional knowledge and supporting the development of institutional practices.
Hadi Hadi, Acting General Manager of Human Resources at the bank, affirmed that investing in human capital is one of the pillars of KIB’s strategy, noting the bank’s commitment to providing practical experiences for skill development and expanding cooperation with national institutions, thereby supporting Kuwaiti competencies and the country’s economic development objectives.
