On 7 May 2026, the Parliament of Albania approved the law “On Electronic Identification, Trust Services, and the Digital Identity Wallet”, following its review by the relevant parliamentary committees on 4–5 May. Fully aligned with the European Union’s eIDAS1 and eIDAS2 Regulations, this law represents a significant step toward strengthening the security and reliability of […]
Albania has officially become a member of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), NATO’s centre of excellence for cyber defence, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. Albania’s membership was formalized during the flag-raising ceremony held at the CCDCOE headquarters, where the country joined the centre alongside Finland and Sweden, bringing the total number of […]
The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) conducted the first module of a technical training cycle for several independent institutions, focusing on infrastructure monitoring and strengthening practical capacities in the field of cybersecurity. The training brought together technical representatives from various institutions, who participated in practical sessions and live demonstrations related to monitoring platforms, issue identification, […]
The third edition of Western Balkans Cyber Camp 2026 brought together young cybersecurity enthusiasts from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina in a three-day experience focused on regional cooperation, professional development, and practical cybersecurity training. Organized by the Albanian National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK), the camp focused on strengthening cooperation among […]
Capture The Flag (CTF) competition stood at the center of Western Balkans Cyber Camp 2026, the third edition of the regional camp organized by the Albanian National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK), bringing together young cyber talents from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Participants were organized into mixed regional teams, with […]
Western Balkans Cyber Camp 2026 started with a series of keynote remarks, panel discussions, and expert sessions focused on strengthening regional cooperation and addressing the evolving cybersecurity challenges facing the Western Balkans. Participants engaged in discussions on cyber resilience, AI-driven threats, offensive security, digital transformation, and the growing importance of protecting critical digital infrastructures in […]
NATO Locked Shields 2026 The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) participated in the largest and most complex cyber defence exercise in the world, contributing to the strengthening of national capacities and the exchange of interinstitutional expertise. In this context, AKSK played a key role in coordinating and supporting experts from major national institutions, including AKSHI, […]
Students from Lynn University (Florida), Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, and Kauno Kolegija conducted a study visit to the National Cyber Security Authority במסגרת the “International Weeks” organized by the Department of Informatics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana. During the visit, the students were welcomed by the Director General of AKSK, Bledar […]
The Cybersecurity Talent Club continued with its next session, this time in an Ideathon format, marking another important step in the practical development of participants and their preparation for the program’s final phase. Following a series of sessions focused on building knowledge and practical skills, this meeting was dedicated to the presentation of ideas by […]
