In accordance with the proposal of the Department of Technical Service and the Seventh Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan from 05.01.2012 and the order № 496 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan from 05.09.2012, the Special Faculty was transformed into the Technical Faculty at the Almaty Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The educational activity of the Technical Faculty was carried out on the basis of the State Licence No. AB 0142750 from 20.10.2011 and annex to the licence No. 001 issued by the Committee for Control in the Sphere of Education and Science of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan from 30 May 2013, by order No. 895.
In connection with the reorganisation of three departments: the Department of software support of information systems, radio electronics and telecommunications, natural science disciplines by the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan № 975 from 11.11.2019, was formed the Department of information and technical support of internal affairs, which was part of the Faculty of Professional Training of the Almaty Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after Makan Yesbulatov.
In fulfilment of the instruction of the Head of State and the Minister of Internal Affairs to strengthen the cybercrime units with qualified IT-specialists and to ensure effective counteraction to Internet fraud, the Department of Information and Technical Support of the IAB was established by the order of the Head of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after Makan Yesbulatov № 400 from 12.07.2021, the Department of Information and Technical Support of the IAB was transformed into the Department of Cyber Security and Information Technology.
Currently, the Department of Cybersecurity and Information Technology trains cadets under the educational program: “Information and Technical Support of the Activities of Internal Affairs Bodies”, “Countering Cybercrime”, “IT Forensic Support of the Activities of Internal Affairs Bodies” (Digital Forensics)”, and also carries out research activities in the field of cybersecurity and the introduction of information technologies in the activities of the police.
The main task of the department is to organise and carry out at a high level educational, research, methodological and educational work based on the priority of universal and moral values, the use of new modern technical means in the educational process, as well as the training of qualified specialists in the field of information and telecommunication systems, improving professional knowledge, business qualities of students on the basis of the achievement of the theory and practice of information systems in the activities of the police.
On the basis of the cyberpolygon and cyberlaboratory, proposals are being developed in the area of informatisation and the use of computer technology to prevent offences and crimes committed through the Internet.
By acquiring the Cyber Polygon, the Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy has taken a significant step in preparing modern specialists to counter cybercrime. The polygon is an educational tool developed using advanced technologies in the field of cybersecurity. This important event opens new horizons for the professional growth of our cadets. The main purpose of creating the Cyber Polygon is to develop practical skills in cybersecurity, combating cybercrime, and protecting information systems and data among law enforcement personnel. In an era of rapid technological advancements and the growing number of cyber threats, these competencies are not only relevant but critically important. Training on the Cyber Polygon will be conducted for future cybersecurity specialists and current law enforcement officers working in cybercrime divisions. The polygon allows them to practice their skills on case studies that simulate real-world threats and attacks they may encounter in their professional activities. For learners, the Cyber Polygon will serve as a platform enabling them to:
- familiarization with the cyber simulator platform;
- develop critically important skills in responding to cyber threats;
- study the latest methods of protecting information systems;
- master advanced tools and technologies for analyzing and investigating cyber incidents;
- work in conditions as close to real professional practice as possible.
Additionally, the relevance and maintenance of the Cyber Polygon will be provided by highly qualified vendors with many years of experience and recognition in the field of cybersecurity. This ensures the reliability and relevance of the knowledge and technologies provided, as well as their compliance with global standards. The acquisition of the Cyber Polygon is our contribution to strengthening the human resource potential of the Ministry of Internal Affairs system, ensuring the safety of society and the nation in a digital world. Alongside training specialists on the Cyber Polygon, significant attention is also given to scientific and international activities in the field of cybersecurity.
Graduates of the new educational programs will work as cybercrime operatives and IT forensic specialists in the “CyberPol” units. These units are a separate department dedicated to the detection and investigation of cybercrimes.
Work is carried out on the organisation and conduct of scientific events in the form of forums, conferences and round tables to discuss current threats to information security and the introduction of new technologies relating to cybersecurity in the practical work of the services and units of the internal affairs agencies.
Within the framework of international cooperation, work is carried out with partner universities – departmental scientific institutions of the CIS countries to study current problems of digitalisation of internal affairs bodies, combating crime in cyberspace, introduction of software tools for systematisation and analysis of information on cyber incidents, cyber threats and cyber crimes, joint research and scientific events are held.
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