The National Cyber Security Authority hosted the certificate award ceremony for the winners of the first phase of the National Cyber Security Marathon, an initiative that aims to encourage broad participation and involve young talents in developing practical skills in the field of cybersecurity. In his welcoming speech, the Director of AKSK, Mr. Igli Tafa, […]
The National Cyber Security Authority of Albania (AKSK) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, in cooperation with the Observer Research Foundation America and the Albania Sustainable Development Organization, organized a regional cyber policy dialogue on 16-17 October 2025, in Tirana, Albania. The event brought together 50 participants from government, business and civil […]
The National Cyber Security Authority hosted the award ceremony for the winners of the first phase of the National Cybersecurity Marathon — an initiative designed to encourage broad participation and engage new talents in developing practical skills in the field of cybersecurity. In his opening remarks, the Director of NCSA, Mr. Igli Tafa, praised the dedication […]
The National Cyber Security Authority organized a dedicated training for the staff of critical and important information infrastructures, aimed at strengthening technical capacities and raising awareness in the field of cybersecurity. The activity, held at the Authority’s premises, focused on equipping participants with the necessary skills to effectively respond to cyber incidents and implement preventive […]
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 […]
The National Authority for Cyber Security (AKSK) announces the opening of applications for selecting the Albanian national team to represent the country at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) 2025, one of the most prominent cybersecurity competitions for youth in Europe.
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.
A malicious attempt to defraud Albanian citizens through a fake SMS—aimed at stealing banking information by impersonating Raiffeisen Bank—was swiftly intercepted and neutralized by the National Cybersecurity Authority AKSK). Thanks to the close interinstitutional cooperation between Raiffeisen Bank, AKEP, and AKSK, immediate action was taken to block the malicious activity and disable access to the […]
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, […]
In implementation of Law No. 25/2024 “On Cybersecurity” and the relevant methodology, the Council of Ministers has approved the updated list of operators of critical and important information infrastructure, comprising a total of 215 operators at the national level: 🔹 133 classified as critical infrastructure, 🔹 82 classified as important information infrastructure. The identification […]
