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End-of-Year Holidays – Meeting for Enhanced Vigilance with Critical Information Infrastructures

admin aksk — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:31:42 +0000

During these days, the National Cybersecurity Authority organized several meetings with representatives of Critical Information Infrastructures. The main goal of these meetings was to discuss and exchange information on cyber risks that may increase during the holiday period, as well as the measures that should be taken to prevent and address these threats.

These meetings focused on promoting best practices, enhancing vigilance, and strengthening cooperation among institutions to ensure the protection of critical infrastructures. The holidays are a time of joy for everyone, but cybersecurity must remain a priority to guarantee a safe and peaceful end of the year for every citizen and institution.

Ambassadors Conference – Igli Tafa: “Strengthening Capacities and Education to Combat Misinformation Threats”

admin aksk — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:08:09 +0000

The Director General of the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), Mr. Igli Tafa, participated in the “Diplo 2024” Ambassadors Conference, where he led the panel titled “New Security Policy Challenges, The Boundaries of Cyber Threats, Misinformation, and Disinformation.” The panel included experts and senior officials who discussed the complex challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation in the digital world and the measures needed to protect national and global security.

In his speech, Mr. Tafa emphasized that misinformation has become one of the greatest threats to the security and stability of nations, as it is used to manipulate public opinion and undermine trust in institutions. He called for strengthening cybersecurity capacities, increasing public education to recognize and counter misinformation, promoting information verification, and fostering close international cooperation to protect the integrity of information and ensure a secure future for all.

The discussions at the conference highlighted the need for new and innovative strategies to address the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity, focusing on strengthening global cooperation and raising societal awareness to defend against emerging cyber threats.

Dutch Ambassador-at-Large for Cyber Affairs, H.E. Ernst Noorman, Visits the National Cyber Security Authority to Foster Cybersecurity Partnership

admin aksk — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:05:41 +0000

The National Cyber Security Authority had the pleasure of hosting the Dutch Ambassador-at-Large for Cyber Affairs, H.E. Ernst Noorman, on an official visit. Ambassador Noorman was welcomed by the Director General of NCSA, Mr. Igli Tafa, and the leadership team of the authority, where fruitful discussions were held to enhance cooperation in the field of cybersecurity.

During the meeting, the importance of a strong partnership between Albania and the Netherlands was emphasized, focusing on concrete projects to increase capabilities and address new challenges in the digital space. The role of Albania in developing a sustainable cybersecurity ecosystem in the Western Balkans was also highlighted, as well as the need for close international cooperation to address cyber threats.

Ambassador Noorman expressed the full support of the Netherlands for Albania’s efforts in the field of cybersecurity and commended the progress made so far. The NCSA remains committed to continuing and expanding this important cooperation, aiming to create a secure and sustainable international digital environment.