North South University Cybersecurity Center is organizing a cybersecurity awareness session in collaboration with The Asia Foundation, with support from Google.org. The event is designed to help students gain expert insights into the cybersecurity domain while exploring career prospects, industry demands, and professional pathways in this rapidly growing field, alongside a detailed overview of the NSU Cybersecurity Training Program.
The session will feature discussions on current cybersecurity challenges, industry expectations, and policy perspectives, along with a detailed briefing on the upcoming training program by the Executive Directors of the Cybersecurity Center. This initiative is designed to help students make informed decisions about careers in cybersecurity and related fields.
Date: 18 February 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: AUDI - 801
Agenda Highlights:
Mr. Sheikh Rashedul Islam
Executive-Level Technical Leader | National Cybersecurity and AI Expert
An accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience across government, defense, aerospace, and financial sectors in Australia, the Middle East, and Europe. Mr. Rashedul is widely recognized for translating complex strategic and technical solutions into impactful national initiatives and leading high-performing cybersecurity operations teams across global markets.
Mr. Izlal Moin Husain
Program Lead, The Asia Foundation
Mr. Husain oversees local and regional initiatives across South Asia, focusing on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and SME development. His work emphasizes private sector engagement, partnerships, research, and program design, contributing to inclusive and sustainable digital development initiatives.