An inter-institutional roundtable is held on strengthening the legal framework for the online protection of children

The protection of children in the digital space is one of the key priorities of the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), which, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, held an inter-institutional roundtable focused on the risks affecting children online and the need to strengthen the legal framework and protection mechanisms. The Director General, Igli Tafa, […]

AKSK holds an informational meeting on digital security with underrepresented groups

As part of its awareness-raising and inclusion activities, the National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) held an informational meeting in Tirana with individuals from underrepresented groups, as well as social service professionals. During the meeting, valuable information on digital security was shared, concrete challenges faced by these groups in the online environment were discussed, and the […]

Cyber Crisis Management in Focus: AKSK Holds Fourth Meeting with Critical Infrastructures

The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK), in cooperation with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF), held the fourth meeting with operators of critical and important information infrastructures, marking the completion of the first cycle of work dedicated to strengthening national cyber security capacities. This session focused on cyber incident and crisis management, a […]

AKSK and Non-Governmental Organizations Moving Toward an Inclusive Approach to Cybersecurity

The National Cyber Security Authority held a consultative meeting with non-governmental organizations to present the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2025–2030 and identify areas of cooperation between public institutions and civil society. The meeting brought together organizations working in various fields—from child protection and welfare, education and media, to innovation and technology, social inclusion, and support for underrepresented groups—creating […]

AKSK and TBU sign a cooperation agreement to strengthen cybersecurity

The National CyberSecurity Authority (AKSK) and Tirana Business University (TBU) signed a Cooperation Agreement aimed at promoting education, training, and research in the field of cybersecurity. As part of this partnership, a meeting was held between the Director General of AKSK, Mr. Igli Tafa, and the leadership of TBU, where priorities, objectives, and concrete steps […]

AKSK Director Igli Tafa: Albania Moving Towards a Safer Digital Financial Sector

The National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, organized the event “The Future of Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector”, bringing together representatives from Albania’s leading financial institutions. The event focused on the challenges and opportunities brought by the digital transformation of the financial […]

AKSK Representatives Participate in the ‘Albania Assessment Capstone Course – Syllabus’ Training Organized by SEI

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and AKSK, conducted a five-day training this week for the staff of AKSK, AKSHI, and other national institutions involved in the risk assessment process. The program focused on equipping participants with the skills to understand, analyze, and utilize […]

AKSK Trains Child Protection Workers on Online Child Safety

The National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), in collaboration with the Agency for the Rights and Protection of Children, organized a training for child protection professionals focused on ensuring children’s safety online. During the activity, participants addressed key challenges children face on the internet, from harmful content and privacy risks to cases of online sexual abuse, as […]

Cybersecurity as a Strategic Component of the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

In the framework of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an event titled “Secure Entrepreneurship in the Digital Era – The Role of Cybersecurity in Business Development” was organized, with the participation of startup representatives, innovation ecosystem actors, and public institutions. The discussions focused on the impact that technological transformation is having on entrepreneurship, as well as the […]