> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Closing the cybersecurity skills gap takes investment and partnership. Tickets almost gone. Don't miss the Back to School Summit. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap-takes-investment-and-partnership-tickets-almost-gone-dont-miss-the-back-to-school-summit/ - Published: 2025-09-04T20:25:22.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-04T20:25:22.000Z - Description: Cybersecurity’s talent gap is widening—investment and partnership are critical. Last chance to get a spot in NYC for the Back to School Summit. - Author: QS - Tags: AI & Digital Innovation **Hello** 👋 Cybersecurity in education has shifted from a technical problem to a talent-driven challenge. With threats evolving rapidly, governments, universities, and tech companies are racing to upskill the next generation of cyber professionals. The UK’s [£187M TechFirst program](https://www.teiss.co.uk/news/news/uk-launches-187m-techfirst-program-to-close-cyber-skills-gap-16262?ref=newsletters.qs.com) tackles workforce shortages, while [Pakistan scales financial cybersecurity training](https://mettisglobal.news/Pakistan-boosts-financial-cybersecurity-with-PCI-DSS-training-54367?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to strengthen digital infrastructure. Tech companies are stepping in as partners: [Google Cloud with Delhi University](https://www.rswebsols.com/news/delhi-university-students-set-to-get-ai-and-cybersecurity-training-from-google-cloud/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) delivers AI-driven cybersecurity training, and [BlackBerry & TMU’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst](https://www.stocktitan.net/news/BB/black-berry-global-affairs-canada-and-tmu-s-rogers-cybersecure-zfndfkgzzrhr.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are building Canada’s national talent pipeline. These collaborations show that closing the skills gap requires cross-sector action, blending government, academia, and industry. AI is rewriting the rules of upskilling. At [Black Hat USA 2025, Praetorian and CyberProAI](https://www.prweb.com/releases/praetorian-and-cyberproai-join-forces-at-black-hat-usa-2025-to-deliver-cutting-edge-cicd-attack-chain-training-powered-by-cympire-302520414.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) launched CICD attack chain training, signaling a shift toward hands-on, AI-powered learning. As AI increases both threat complexity and defense sophistication, cybersecurity programs are prioritizing AI literacy, automation, and adaptive problem-solving, setting the stage for the next generation of cyber talent. 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[Register Today](https://portal.qshesummits.com/event/back-to-school-summit-2025/regPage:eb808711-b882-44fb-b19a-9b27f864de4c?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.d738184da4343abe38bae44e1e483919.1712954757506.1753892009101.1753984639970.303&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.1.1753984639970&%5F%5Fhsfp=1923652471&ref=newsletters.qs.com) \- This summit is almost sold out. Registration will close tomorrow! --- ### ⭐ AI & Digital Innovation Spotlight Major technology firms are sharpening their focus on AI in education, developing tools for personalized student support and building pathways for AI skills development. Explore the [Skills Intelligence Market Map](https://my.holoniq.com/lists/dNuzUUarjsvZmv2bTKshS?skey=org%5Flist&ref=newsletters.qs.com#overview) to learn more about solutions that seek to aid in addressing skill gaps. 🤖 **ChatGPT has** [**launched**](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/chatgpt-for-education-rolls-out-quizgpt-to-let-students-create-flashcards-from-notes-and-lectures?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **a new feature called QuizGPT** that allows students to create interactive flashcards for studying and exam preparation, enabling users to access personalized exam practice. ⚛ **LG Group is** [**establishing**](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) **Korea's first company-operated AI graduate school** approved by the government, in an effort to nurture AI talents. **⚡Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is** [**partnering**](https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/west-virginia-college-partners-with-industry-to-create-ai-program?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **with IBM and Northrop Grumman** to develop AI education programs tailored to meet employer needs. --- ### **🤝 Policy & Partnerships** This week’s partnerships show universities teaming up with tech firms to fast-track AI adoption in research, teaching, and campus operations. **🤖 Indonesia will** [**introduce**](https://see.news/indonesia-to-add-coding-ai-to-school-curriculum?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **computer programming and AI as elective subjects** in tuition-free schools beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, emphasizing deep-learning principles and aiming to develop computational thinking aligned with national education policy. **🎓 The IIT Council formed a** [**task force to align curriculum**](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/education/3603029-iit-council-embraces-ai-in-education-a-new-era-for-indian-institutes?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **with AI developments,** and the mandate includes research commercialization, PhD education reform, regional language inclusion, and industry-academia collaboration. **💡 Ohio became the first US state to** [**require all K-12 public school districts**](https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2025-08-25/ohio-is-first-state-in-the-u-s-to-require-k-12-public-schools-to-adopt-ai-policies?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **to adopt AI use policies,** and districts must adopt a policy by July 1, 2026, addressing privacy, data quality, ethics, fair use, and academic honesty**.** --- ## 💪 Power Moves & Funding **🎓 China will** [**introduce**](https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-science/2025/08/26/MCKUDCLY3JEBXIUPQKZRJ3NOMU/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **a “K visa” on October 1** to attract foreign STEM graduates from top universities, offering extended entry, stay, and work flexibility without domestic sponsorship. **🗣 Sdui**, a K-12 communication platform based in Germany, has secured an investment of [$110M](https://brighteye.substack.com/p/our-august-update-sdui-secures-95m) to accelerate learning by streamlining administration, data retrieval, and communication. **💸 Boost My School**, a fundraising platform for K-12 schools, raised [$10M](https://pulse2.com/boost-my-school-10-million-raised-to-transform-k-12-fundraising-for-advancement-teams/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to help advancement teams fundraise more effectively for their schools. **🔢 Matiks**, an Indian math learning platform, has secured [$3.1M](https://bharatfast.com/english/business/bengalurus-matiks-secures-3-1-mn-to-make-maths-fun-and-competitive-psm/28379/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding to develop its gamified math learning platform. **📈 Arcade**, a sales training platform, has [acquired](https://pulse2.com/arcade-acquires-upduo-and-unveils-ai-sales-leader-for-retail-performance-management/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Upduo, a retail AI technology company to launch 'Arcade AI Sales Leader', combining gamification with AI coaching tools to improve retail sales performance. **🎯 Modern Campus**, a Canadian retention and student success provider, has [received](https://pulse2.com/modern-campus-growth-investment-raised-from-providence/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) investment from Providence Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on education technology businesses.