SecureNet BD eyes inclusive, community-led cyber defence network
The Team Phoenix Group has secured a grant from the APNIC Foundation's ISIF Asia programme to launch SecureNet BD, a pioneering initiative set to transform Bangladesh's cybersecurity landscape.
As Bangladesh accelerates its digital transformation, cyber threats are rising at an unprecedented rate — leaving many institutions, non-profit organisations, and communities, particularly those outside major cities, without affordable training or reliable security infrastructure.
SecureNet BD aims to address these challenges.
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The initiative will establish Bangladesh's first Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) and a community-driven Security Operations Centre (SOC) / CSIRT, creating a national hub for cyber defence, training, and collaboration.
Through SecureNet BD, The Team Phoenix Group will:
- Train over 1,000 individuals nationwide, ensuring at least 30% female participation.
- Develop a state-of-the-art Cyber Range to support practical training, localised research, and real-world defence simulations.
- Introduce a Fellowship and Mentorship Programme to nurture the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
- Deploy a Community SOC/CSIRT to assist academia, non-profits, and local organisations in defending against cyberattacks.
"This project is not only about technology — it is about empowering people. By combining world-class training with a community-driven defence model, SecureNet BD will make cybersecurity inclusive, sustainable, and distinctly Bangladeshi," said A S M Shamim Reza, Founder and Chief of Research at The Team Phoenix Group.
SecureNet BD aims to strengthen Bangladesh's cyber resilience and position the country as a regional leader in community-driven cybersecurity innovation across South Asia.
