Online Webinar: “Hackers Have Started the Hunting Season. Get Prepared Not to Be the Next Prey.”

The National Cybersecurity Authority is organizing the final webinar of 2025, led by the Director General, Mr. Igli Tafa, with a focus on strengthening digital security during the holiday season—a period when hackers are most active and cyberattacks significantly increase. During the webinar, participants will learn why the end of the year is the most […]

Workshop Held on the Draft Law for Electronic Identification, Trust Services, and the Digital Wallet

Albania is strengthening the foundations of its digital identity with the presentation of the draft law on Electronic Identification, Trust Services, and the Digital Wallet, during a workshop organized within the framework of the Cyber Balkans project, funded by the European Union and implemented by eGA, CILC, and NÚKIB. The event brought together public institutions, […]

AKSK and Hybrid CoE Host Media Workshop on Cyber and Hybrid Threats

As part of the Hybrid Threats Conference organized by Hybrid CoE in Tirana in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), a dedicated workshop was held for media representatives on the risks posed by cyber and hybrid attacks affecting Albania. During the session, participants analyzed cases that have impacted Albania in recent years, the tactics […]

Universities at the Center of the New Cybersecurity Talent Development Program

The National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK) held a meeting with university rectors, representatives, and the Deputy Minister of Education, where CRDF Global presented a four-year project supported by the U.S. Department of State, focused on strengthening technical and academic capacities in cybersecurity. The project aims to align university programs with the real demands of the labor […]

Webinar: “Web Application Testing – Live Demo”

The National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK) is hosting an informative webinar on web application testing, where participants will learn practical techniques to identify vulnerabilities and enhance the security of digital systems. In a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, developing hands-on skills in web application testing is essential to detect weaknesses and ensure the resilience of digital […]

Statement on the Service Outage Affecting the International Platform “Cloudflare”

According to the official report from the international platform “Cloudflare,” on 18 November 2025, a global-impact incident occurred which caused significant service outages for the company, including its global Edge network, APIs, and several other critical components of the platform. The issue began at approximately 12:48 and was caused by an internal problem that directly […]

The National Cyber ​​Security Strategy 2025–2030 and Action Plan are approved

In a strategic step towards strengthening national defense in the digital space, the Council of Ministers approved the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2025–2030 and its Action Plan 2025–2027, defining Albania’s new vision for building a secure, sustainable and inclusive ecosystem in the digital age. Drafted in implementation of Law No. 25/2024 “On Cybersecurity”, the strategy represents […]

Meeting with financial and independent institutions on the establishment of Sectoral Cyber ​​Security Operational Centers

Following the implementation of Law No. 25/2024 “On Cybersecurity” and the initiative for the establishment of Sectoral Security Operational Centers, a meeting was held with representatives of financial and independent institutions involved in this process. The meeting focused on the establishment and functioning of the sectoral SOC, discussing the organizational structure, cooperation models and the […]

Hack or Treat Hackathon / Tafa: The National Center of Excellence Will Empower Talents and Innovation in Cybersecurity”

The Director General of the National Cybersecurity Authority, Igli Tafa, participated in the “Hack or Treat: Cybersecurity Hackathon” event, organized by Raiffeisen Bank Albania, where young participants from various universities took part in practical cybersecurity and digital innovation challenges. During his remarks, Tafa emphasized the importance of building a proactive cybersecurity culture, highlighting that investing […]

Safe use of the internet / AKSK conducts awareness-raising activity with students of the “16 Shtatori” Unified High School

Following the initiatives to raise awareness of children and young people on digital security, the National Cyber ​​Security Authority (AKSK) held an information activity at the “16 Shtatori” United High School in Peza, in collaboration with the State Agency for Child Rights and Protection. The activity focused on the safe use of the internet, the […]