During the first half of 2026 (January–June), a total of 14,628,595 cyberattack attempts were recorded against Albania’s cyber ecosystem. This equates to approximately 56.4 cyberattack attempts every minute. Of the total number of attempted attacks, 54% targeted important information infrastructures, while 46% targeted critical information infrastructures. The attacks were directed at a wide range of […]
The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) held public consultation hearings on the proposed amendments to the draft law “On Certain Additions and Amendments to Law No. 25/2024 ‘On Cybersecurity’”, with the participation of representatives from state institutions, operators of critical and important information infrastructures, as well as the banking sector. The Director General of AKSK, […]
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 […]
The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) conducted the National Cyber Crisis Management Simulation Exercise, bringing together representatives of state institutions and operators of the country’s critical and important information infrastructures. The exercise was carried out as part of the implementation of the National Plan for Responding to Large-Scale Cybersecurity Incidents and Cyber Crises. Through a […]
The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) held a meeting with representatives of Critical and Important Information Infrastructures, focusing on strengthening national cyber resilience and deepening cooperation between public institutions and private operators.
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 […]
The Director General of the National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK), Mr. Bledar Kazia, held a meeting with H.E. Gabriel Cremades Ventura, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Albania, to discuss opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation in cybersecurity and strengthening ties between the respective institutions of both countries. The meeting focused on the steps that […]
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 […]
