Center for Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence

About the Center

The Center for Cybersecurity & AI (CCAI) is a specialized center of City University of Mogadishu dedicated to advancing cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and applied research. Through research, professional services, and strategic partnerships, the Center supports government institutions, private organizations, development partners, and academia in building secure, resilient, and intelligent digital ecosystems.

Recognizing the growing importance of cybersecurity and AI in national development and digital transformation, CCAI promotes responsible innovation while delivering practical, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that strengthen cyber resilience and accelerate digital progress.

Vision, Mission, and Our Objectives

VISION

To be a leading Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Innovation, and empowering organizations through secure technologies, responsible AI, and innovative solutions.

MISSION

To advance cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation through applied research, professional services, strategic partnerships, and capacity building that strengthen cyber resilience, accelerate digital transformation, and promote the responsible adoption of emerging technologies.

Our Objectives

To advance research and innovation in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
To Strength cyber resilience and improve organizational security capabilities.
To Support secure digital transformation and technology adoption.
To Deliver high-quality professional consulting and technical services.
To Promote the ethical, responsible, and trustworthy use of artificial intelligence.
To Strengthen strategic partnerships with government, industry, academia, and development partners.

Our Work

Professional Certification & career Building

We deliver professional certification programs, executive education, cybersecurity awareness, technical training, AI capacity development, executive workshops, and workforce development initiatives.

2. Cybersecurity Solutions & Consulting
Cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security audits, security architecture, security operations, and cyber resilience consulting.

3. Artificial Intelligence Solutions
AI strategy, machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation, AI integration, AI governance, responsible AI, and AI-driven business solutions.

4. Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Digital investigations, cyber incident response, forensic analysis, malware analysis, digital evidence management, and cyber recovery support.

5. Research, Innovation
We conduct applied research and innovation in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, digital governance, and emerging technologies while fostering technology transfer and industry collaboration.

Contact

Center for Cybersecurity & AI (CCAI)
City University of Mogadishu

📍 Mogadishu, Somalia
📧 ccai@cu.edu.so
🌐 www.cu.edu.so/CCAISomalia
📘 facebook.com/ CCAISomalia

ABOUT CITY UNIVERSITY

CU Admissions:

ACADEMICS

English Language Programs (ESL & TOELF)

Dean's List

Scholarships Receipient

School of Continuing Education and Professional Development

MA Political Science – Public Administration

MA Conflict, Governance & Peacebuilding

MS Fisheries Management

MS Agribusiness & Value Chain Development