The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and AKSK, conducted a five-day training this week for the staff of AKSK, AKSHI, and other national institutions involved in the risk assessment process. The program focused on equipping participants with the skills to understand, analyze, and utilize […]
As part of the Hybrid Threats Conference organized by Hybrid CoE in Tirana in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), a dedicated workshop was held for media representatives on the risks posed by cyber and hybrid attacks affecting Albania. During the session, participants analyzed cases that have impacted Albania in recent years, the tactics […]
The National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), in collaboration with the Agency for the Rights and Protection of Children, organized a training for child protection professionals focused on ensuring children’s safety online. During the activity, participants addressed key challenges children face on the internet, from harmful content and privacy risks to cases of online sexual abuse, as […]
The National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK) held a meeting with university rectors, representatives, and the Deputy Minister of Education, where CRDF Global presented a four-year project supported by the U.S. Department of State, focused on strengthening technical and academic capacities in cybersecurity. The project aims to align university programs with the real demands of the labor […]
The National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK) is hosting an informative webinar on web application testing, where participants will learn practical techniques to identify vulnerabilities and enhance the security of digital systems. In a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, developing hands-on skills in web application testing is essential to detect weaknesses and ensure the resilience of digital […]
The Western Balkans Hybrid Threat Conference and Simulation Exercise, organised by the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE), took place from 17 to 20 November 2025. The event brought more than 100 participants to Tirana in Albania from across the Euro-Atlantic community. “Hybrid threat actors are increasing their influence in the […]
In the framework of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an event titled “Secure Entrepreneurship in the Digital Era – The Role of Cybersecurity in Business Development” was organized, with the participation of startup representatives, innovation ecosystem actors, and public institutions. The discussions focused on the impact that technological transformation is having on entrepreneurship, as well as the […]
According to the official report from the international platform “Cloudflare,” on 18 November 2025, a global-impact incident occurred which caused significant service outages for the company, including its global Edge network, APIs, and several other critical components of the platform. The issue began at approximately 12:48 and was caused by an internal problem that directly […]
The second phase of the National Cybersecurity Marathon concluded successfully, recognizing students who excelled in cyber threat analysis and the interpretation of technical data.This phase focused on Threat Intelligence, a key component in identifying and preventing modern cyberattacks. During this stage, participants tackled advanced analytical tasks that assessed their ability to decipher indicators of compromise, […]
As part of its ongoing series of meetings with operators of critical and important information infrastructures, the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK) held today the third technical session titled “Proactive Monitoring and Simulation,” as part of the process to strengthen institutional capacities and enhance protection standards in the digital space. Opening the session, the Director General […]
