The National Cyber Security Authority of Albania (AKSK) invites young talents across the Western Balkans to apply for the 3rd edition of the Western Balkans Cyber Camp, taking place on May 08–10, 2026, in Durrës, Albania. Designed to equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, this three-day camp combines hands-on training, cyber drills, and strategic […]
The National Cyber Security Authority highly values the decision of the United States Department of Justice to seize domains used by Iranian state-sponsored actors to conduct cyberattacks and distribute sensitive data related to critical and important information infrastructures. This action represents an important step in countering these activities and confirms the shared commitment to addressing […]
The National Cyber Security Authority, in cooperation with 42 Tirana, delivered a technical Capture The Flag (CTF) training focused on enhancing the practical, technical, and analytical skills of young individuals in the field of cybersecurity. The training was designed as a progressive structure, where each solved “flag” unlocked new levels, challenging participants to deepen their […]
The National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK) held a consultative meeting with representatives of Internet Service Providers (ISPs), ASHDMF, AKEP, the Ministry of Education, the State Police, and other institutions to discuss the implementation of the “School Mode / ChildSafe” model for internet access within school environments. The meeting focused on strengthening the protection of children in […]
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 […]
