The Acting Director General of the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), Saimir Kapllani, received in a meeting the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Kuwait in Albania, Mr. Adnan Alghunaim. During the meeting, discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in the field of cybersecurity, with an emphasis on capacity building, the exchange […]
The fourth edition of Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2026 kicked off today in Shkodër, bringing together cybersecurity professionals from public and private institutions across the Western Balkans and beyond to exchange views on current threats, policy developments, and regional cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. The conference is organized by DCAF, FIRST, and the National Cyber […]
In light of the recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East and the increased risk of cyber activities targeting Albania, as well as following the report earlier today of a cyber incident related to the email system of the Parliament of Albania, the National Cyber Security Authority held a series of meetings with representatives of […]
The National Cyber Security Authority held the fourth meeting of the Cybersecurity Talent Club, which this time focused on ethics in hacking and the boundary between technical curiosity and professional responsibility in the field of cybersecurity. The session also included a practical hands-on exercise, where participants explored methods for identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities in systems. […]
Information Technology students from the European University of Tirana (UET) conducted a study visit to the premises of the National Cyber Security Authority, where they had the opportunity to closely learn about the institution’s role and functions in protecting the country’s digital space. During the visit, the staff of the Authority presented the main structures […]
The National Cyber Security Authority has launched the qualifying phases for the selection of the team that will represent Albania at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC), the largest European competition for young cybersecurity talents, organized by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). During the introductory meeting, around 150 applicants were introduced to the […]
The National Cyber Security Authority, in cooperation with the Albanian Association of Banks, would like to inform the public about several recent cases of fraudulent phone calls carried out through VoIP technology (calls made over the internet). In recent days, cases have been reported involving phone calls originating from addresses with extensions such as “@gmail” […]
“How do hackers think?” was the topic of the latest Cybersecurity Talent Club meeting, focusing on the behavior and methods used by cyber attackers. During the session, participants explored how malicious actors identify targets, assess vulnerabilities, and develop their attack strategies, approaching cyber threats as a well-organized model of action. From the business sector, the […]
The National Cyber Security Authority conducted a training session titled “Enhancing Cybersecurity Standards” as part of its weekly capacity-building meetings with critical and important information infrastructure operators. During the session, the structure of security measures to be implemented by operators was addressed, categorized into organizational, technical, and operational measures. The discussion clarified how these measures […]
