Provision of Cyber Security Training Courses

The Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) announcing its intention of publishing a Call for Tenders (CfT) to procure multiple training courses related to cyber security. This open tender shall be issued during Quarter 1 of 2023.

The PIN can be viewed from this link.

MITA will be issuing an open Call for Tenders (CfT) for the procurement of multiple cyber security training courses. These training courses will be divided into four lots as descripted below. MITA shall be requesting training delivery to be either onsite, live online classes or self-study. Where applicable, the Contractor must also provide course examination and certification to participants. The CfT shall detail any such requirement. Each course will have its own time frame as long as all courses are completed by October 2025.

Lot A – Cyber Security (Minimum Number of Participants)

Securing Windows and Powershell Automation (4)
Enterprise Penetration Testing (2)
Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking (4)
Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering (2)
Managing Cybersecurity Initiatives and Effective Communication (8)
Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing, and Ethical Hacking (7)
Advanced Network Forensics: Threat Hunting, Analysis, and Incident Response (9)
Reverse-Engineering Malware: Malware Analysis Tools and Techniques (4)
Battlefield Forensics & Data Acquisition (2)
Security Leadership Essentials for Managers (8)
Cloud Security Essentials (2)
Managing Human Risk: Mature Security Awareness Programs (3)
Blue Team Fundamentals: Security Operations and Analysis (10)
Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling (13)
Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics (4)
Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations (10)
Windows Forensic Analysis (4)
Advanced Security Essentials - Enterprise Defender (8)
Cyber Rangers – Netwars Core & Netwars Continuous (8)
Reverse-Engineering Malware: Advanced Code Analysis (2)
Advanced Exploit Development for Penetration Testers (2)
Mobile Device Security and Ethical Hacking (2)
Security+ (5)

Lot B: Threat Intelligence (Minimum Number of Participants)

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering (17)
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering – Advanced (10)
CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager (2)

Lot C: GRC (Minimum Number of Participants)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (6)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (2)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) (2)
ISO – 27001 Lead Auditor – Information Security Management (4)
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) (5)
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) (2)

Lot D: Information Security (Minimum Number of Participants)

Cybersecurity Risks and Industry (42)
Cybersecurity Foundations and Frameworks (152)
Windows Enterprise Incident Response (8)
Practical Network Defence (2)
Penetration Testing Students (2)
Linux Administrator Course (10)

Interested Economic Operators are encouraged to visit https://procurement.mita.gov.mt/ in order to sign up for further details on this and other procurement activities undertaken by MITA. They can also register their interest for this particular procurement activity by the Form found below,

Interested Economic Operators are reminded that MITA publishes its call for tenders on Malta’s electronic Public Procurement System (ePPS - https://www.etenders.gov.mt). Interested operators should therefore ensure that they have an active account on ePPS. This will allow for faster familiarization of the ePPS and will also allow the setting up of email notifications on tenders of interest. More information on how to register and use ePPS is available in the Help and FAQ files available on the same platform.

This information shall not be construed as a call for tenders. MITA does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information. MITA reserves the right, in its discretion, to add, modify, substitute or remove any of this information, including not issuing a call for tenders.