Albania was welcomed as a new Participating State in the CoE, joining the organization in June 2024. Noting its priorities against hybrid threats, Albania stressed the importance of cybersecurity & stability in the Western Balkans. Albania expressed its readiness to contribute to the work of the CoE & to cooperate with the Participating States.
NCSA participated in the third annual training on cyber diplomacy, organized by the OSCE on 4 and 6 November in Vienna. This event brought together experts from different regions to strengthen national capacities in international cybersecurity policies, promoting cooperation and confidence-building measures in cyberspace.
On 7-8 November, NCSA participated in the “9th Regional Security Coordination Conference in the Western Balkans”, held in Sarajevo. During the conference, the importance of confronting cyber threats and strengthening regional cooperation was discussed. The event focused on sharing experiences and the support that regional and international organizations provide to member countries.
As part of its international engagement, NCSA represented Albania for the first time at the ITU-D Study Group 2 meeting, held on 11-12 November 2024 in Geneva. During the meeting, the study on the question “Securing information and communication networks – Best practices for developing a cybersecurity culture,” entitled: “Creating a more secure cyber ecosystem […]
NCSA participated in a two-day workshop in Ljubljana, where crisis communication strategies, cyber awareness & media relations were discussed. This EU-funded activity focused on increasing cyber resilience, emphasizing the importance of trust, transparency & knowledge transfer for improving prevention & response to cyber challenges.
NCSA represented Albania at the Tallinn Digital Summit, highlighting the country’s efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and harmonise with EU standards. During the panel dedicated to digital security in the Western Balkans, NCSA presented its role in supporting public & private institutions in tackling cyber threats, underlining the importance of supporting legislation & the opportunities […]
Albania participated in the NATO Cyber Defence Conference, held on 25-26 November in London. During one of the panels, Albanian representatives discussed the cyber risks and threats that NATO countries face today, underlining the importance of cooperation and preventive measures in the field of cyber security.
NCSA participated in the “ITU Cybersecurity Forum and CyberDrill for Europe and Mediterranean,” held on 26-29 November 2024 in Sofia. Discussions focused on cybersecurity challenges, strengthening defense capacities & the importance of regional cooperation for a safer cyber environment. During the Cyber Drill, NCSA representatives achieved excellent results, ranking among the first in the scenarios […]
Albania led a project to improve the implementation of Recommendation 15 of the Financial Action Task Force on the regulation of virtual assets and related service providers, which will help curb the illicit flow of funds and disrupt the payments ecosystem that fuels the ransomware industry,” the White House said in a statement.
NCSA participated in the GCF 2024 Annual Meeting with the theme “Advancing Collective Action in Cyberspace.” This international forum focused on building trust, developing a sustainable cyber economy and integrating advanced technologies for a safer online space.
