Twenty young participants faced a practical challenge at the National Cyber Security Authority’s (AKSK) Cyber Security Laboratory, as part of the third phase of the selection process for the national team that will represent Albania at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC). The challenge consisted of a real-life Red Team vs. Blue Team exercise, where participants […]
For the first time, the National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) is organizing the National Cyber Security Marathon 2025, a nationwide initiative for discovering, developing, and promoting young talents in cybersecurity, among universities and technology-oriented vocational schools. Through the international SimSpace platform, students will have the opportunity to train in real-world scenarios, gain hands-on experience, and […]
During these days, a great commitment is being observed from young people all over Albania, who with passion, skills and desire challenge themselves in one of the most challenging fields of the future. To date: – 249 students registered – 25 participating institutions, of which 19 universities and 6 technical vocational schools Participants are facing […]
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and build sustainable inter-institutional relations in the field of cybersecurity, the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK) welcomed today a delegation from the counterpart institutions of the Republic of Kosovo.
As part of the initiative to promote inclusion and digital education for underrepresented groups, another awareness session on internet safety was held with children with special needs and their parents. During the session, participants discussed safe ways to use technology, online risks, and the protection of personal data in everyday life. As in previous activities, […]
At the regional conference CyberPulse 2025, held in Podgorica and organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), the European Commission, and WB3C, the General Director of the National Cybersecurity Authority of Albania, Mr. Igli Tafa, presented a concrete proposal aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. Mr. Tafa proposed the creation of […]
The National Cyber Security Authority held another awareness-raising activity in the city of Elbasan, this time with members of the Roma community. The focus of this session was on basic digital security practices and raising awareness about the protection of personal data in the online environment. This activity is part of AKSK’s comprehensive approach to […]
As part of the drafting process of the draft law “On electronic identification, trusted services and digital identity portfolio”, the National Cybersecurity Authority held a series of consultation meetings with representatives from the financial, fintech and microfinance sectors, with trusted service providers, as well as with public institutions that provide digital services and are expected […]
As part of the “Cyber Balkans” project, supported by the European Union, AKSK welcomed representatives of CIRT teams from the Western Balkans for a study visit and intensive training at the Cyber Lab and Cyber Range. This two-day event aimed to strengthen technical capabilities for responding to cyber incidents, through practical simulations and exchange of […]
How do we collect data that helps strengthen cybersecurity? The National Cyber Security Authority invites you to the next webinar on the topic: “Strategic Data Collection for Cyber Security” During this session, the following will be discussed: Types of data important for cybersecurity Effective methods for collecting and analyzing them The importance of a data-driven […]
