Albania has joined the International Coalition on Cyber Security Workforces (ICCSW), becoming the first country in the region to join this international coalition dedicated to developing professional capacities in cybersecurity. The ICCSW is led by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and brings together governments and organizations working to build and sustain […]
Strengthening cooperation with higher education institutions remains one of the National Cyber Security Authority’s key priorities in developing new talent and enhancing national capacities in the field of cybersecurity. In this context, AKSK signed a cooperation agreement with the Faculty of Information Technology at Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës (UAMD), with the aim of establishing […]
Meet the team that will represent Albania at ECSC 2026! The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) has successfully concluded the selection process for the national team that will represent Albania at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) 2026, one of Europe’s most prestigious competitions for young cybersecurity talents. ECSC is an initiative of the European […]
The second phase of the selection process for the team that will represent Albania at the European Cybersecurity Challenge (ECSC) 2026 has been successfully completed. Over the course of two consecutive days, around 25 students and young technology and cybersecurity enthusiasts participated in this selection phase, testing their skills across various Capture The Flag (CTF) […]
National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) conducted the second training session within its technical training cycle, focused on strengthening the practical capacities of technical representatives from institutions and enhancing the security of digital infrastructures. During this two-day training, the main focus was network protection, where participants engaged in practical sessions and technical discussions on monitoring, administration, […]
The Director General of the National Cyber Security Authority, Bledar Kazia, hosted a meeting with Cosmas Zavazava, Director at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), within the framework of the International Girls in ICT Day 2026 held in Tirana. During the meeting, Mr. Kazia expressed his appreciation for the cooperation with ITU and the joint commitment […]
One of the most important components of the International Girls in ICT Day 2026, organized in cooperation with ITU in Tirana, was the series of parallel panels, which directly addressed the challenges and opportunities related to the inclusion of girls and women in technological development. The discussions focused on topics such as the transition toward […]
Cybersecurity Talent Club continued with its seventh session, bringing into focus one of the most discussed topics in the digital world: the Dark Web. During the session “Inside the Dark Web: The Reality Behind the Myths”, participants were introduced to how this environment operates, the risks it presents, and the reality beyond the myths that […]
The National Cyber Security Authority organized the Second Consultative Meeting with civil society organizations (NGOs), focusing on “Promoting the inclusion of girls and women in ICT,” bringing together representatives from public institutions, the private sector, academia, and international partners. The meeting focused on analyzing the current landscape of girls’ and women’s participation in ICT and […]
The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) held another meeting with representatives of critical and important information infrastructures, as part of the ongoing cycle of meetings dedicated to strengthening capacities and supporting the implementation of the legal framework in the field of cybersecurity. The training focused on cyber risk management and assessment, in accordance with the […]
