Cybersecurity Talent Club: Exploring the Hacker’s Toolbox

Cybersecurity Talent Club continued with its sixth session, focusing on one of the most practical aspects of cybersecurity: the use of ethical hacking tools. During this session, participants explored the “Hacker’s Toolbox”, gaining insights into key security tools and the importance of their responsible use. Through a hands-on training session, real ethical hacking techniques were […]

Enhancing Cybersecurity Standards in Focus of the Training with CII/III

The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) conducted a training session on “Enhancing Cybersecurity Standards”, within the framework of the weekly meetings aimed at strengthening capacities with Critical and Important Information Infrastructures. During the session, the structure of security measures to be implemented by operators was addressed, categorized into organizational, technical, and operational measures. The approach […]

Albania at the UN Global Meeting on Cybersecurity

In the framework of its engagement in international cybersecurity forums, Albania participated in the Organizational Meeting of the Global Mechanism of the United Nations on Information and Communication Technologies in the context of international security, represented by the National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK). The meeting, held last week on March 30–31 at the headquarters of […]

Cyber Incident Reporting and Management in Focus of the Training with Critical and Important Information Infrastructures

As part of the ongoing program of weekly meetings with critical and important information infrastructures, the latest session was held focusing on “Cyber Incident Reporting and Management.” The training was centered on strengthening timely reporting mechanisms, clarifying communication chains and inter-institutional coordination, as well as structuring the incident management process from initial detection to full […]

“Responding to Cyber incidents” – Cybersecurity Talent Club

The next Cybersecurity Talent Club meeting focused on responding to cyber incidents, addressing the ways in which critical situations are identified, analyzed, and managed in real time. Through the discussion of concrete cases, participants became familiar with the challenges and the decision-making required at key moments for the protection of systems and data. Experts from […]

Key Panels and Discussions at Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2026

During Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2026 in Shkodër, the panel discussions and sessions addressed some of the most critical cybersecurity issues at both regional and international levels. The conference, organized by DCAF, FIRST, and the National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK), in cooperation with the Municipality of Shkodër and the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C), brought […]

Identification, Analysis and Response to Security Alerts and Assessment of Cyber Resilience in Focus of the Training for CII

Within the framework of its ongoing engagements with critical and important information infrastructures, the National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) organized a dedicated training focused on the identification, analysis, and response to security alerts, as well as on the assessment of cyber resilience through security testing. During the training, representatives of critical and important information infrastructures […]

AKSK holds consultative meeting to enhance children’s online safety

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 […]

Albania and Kuwait strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity

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 […]

AKSK Begins the Selection Process for Albania’s Team to Compete in the European Cyber Security Challenge

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 […]