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THIS PARTNERSHIP SHOWS THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE AMAZON PAYMENT SERVICES PLACES ON CYBERSECURITY AND HOW WE ARE INVESTING IN THE FUTURE .
Amazon Payment Services , a payment service provider in the Middle East and North Africa ( MENA ) region , is collaborating with Princess Sumaya University for Technology ( PSUT ) in Jordan to nurture and invest in cybersecurity talent . Aiming to develop forward-thinking security innovation and information security leadership in the region , the collaboration will offer students attending PSUT in Jordan the chance to take on exciting internship opportunities in cybersecurity , while top cybersecurity talent will also get the chance to enjoy scholarships .
Peter George , Managing Director , Amazon Payment Services
A natural next step in the long-standing relationship between Amazon Payment Services and Jordan ’ s leading centre of excellence in information and communication technology ( ICT ) education and research , this collaboration is testament to both parties ’ commitment to fostering cybersecurity talent in MENA , strengthening the backbone of the region ’ s digital economy .
As part of the agreement , Amazon Payment Services will provide internship programmes for PSUT students specialising in cybersecurity . Students enrolled in the programme will have the opportunity to gain vital work experience in security engineering , leaning on Amazon Payment Services ’ experience and best practice as a tech employer in the region . Later this year , Amazon Payment Services will also fund scholarships for top cybersecurity talent from the PSUT university .
Dr Ammar Odeh , Assistant Dean , Faculty of Computing Sciences at PSUT
Commenting on the initiative , Omar Halabieh , Head of Technology , Amazon Payment Services , said : “ We are delighted to expand our long-running collaboration with Princess Sumaya University for Technology , through which we will help raise the bar for cybersecurity in the region and ensure that we continue to deliver trusted payment experiences well into the future . The decision to provide these unique internship opportunities , as well as scholarships for cybersecurity professionals of the future , comes as part of our overall effort and commitment to developing tech talent in the MENA region .”
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