The Curriculum Development Centre (CDC), functioning under the Ministry of Education and Sports, has officially announced the temporary suspension of its equivalence certificate distribution services. This temporary disruption affects students and individuals seeking official recognition and equivalence for qualifications obtained from foreign or non-standard academic institutions.
Reason for Temporary Closure
According to official information, the decision to halt the online portal was made following an urgent security alert issued by the National Cyber Security Center. The cybersecurity agency detected a potential vulnerability in the digital equivalence issuance system, recommending an immediate temporary shutdown to address the flaw and mitigate security risks.
System Maintenance and Cyber Upgrades
In response to the advisory, the Curriculum Development Centre is currently undertaking comprehensive system updates and security enhancements. Officials highlighted that suspending the service was an essential step toward upgrading the digital infrastructure, making the online equivalence system stronger, more secure, and better protected against cyber threats and unauthorized access.
Service Resumption and Apology
The distribution of equivalence certificates will remain paused until technical teams successfully complete the necessary security upgrades. The CDC confirmed that normal services will restart as soon as the updates are fully finalized and verified. Additionally, the Centre has expressed its sincere regret to service seekers, students, and institutional stakeholders for the inconvenience caused by this unexpected operational pause.
