NCSA Meets Partners Of National Digital Safety Initiative

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) hosted an introductory meeting with partners of the National Digital Safety Initiative to streamline efforts and distribute roles and responsibilities to achieve the desired outcomes of the initiative. This includes enhancing awareness of cybersecurity and digital safety concepts among various segments of society.

This significant event, attended by distinguished officials, experts from the National Cyber Security Agency, and representatives from partner organisations, featured insightful presentations on the initiative's core objectives and operational framework. Attendees had the opportunity to delve into the experiences and projects of partners dedicated to advancing digital safety. Moreover, discussions included the initiative's pivotal role in supporting the realization of digital aspirations outlined in Qatar's National Vision 2030 as well as the partners' role in implementing the Awareness and Digital safety Objective.

On this occasion, Dalal Al Aqeedi, Director of the National Cyber Excellence Department at the National Cyber Security Agency, emphasized that the introductory meeting represents the actual launch of the National Digital Safety Initiative, serving as the cornerstone upon which subsequent activities will be built. She highlighted the importance of the initiative as a strategic national project.

Al Aqeedi added,“The strategic dimension of this project is evident through the participation of a large number of organisations, with each organisation undertaking tasks and responsibilities that align with its core focus, aiming to integrate efforts positively impacting the initiative's outcomes.”

Dalal Al Aqeedi highlighted the dual foundation of the initiative, emphasizing the administrative and organisational methodology as the first level.

The adoption of modern administrative and organisational methodologies, rooted in the latest administrative practices, forms the basis of this level. Additionally, the second level focuses on content, with an emphasis on modern cyber awareness content tailored to meet the actual training needs of the diverse target groups of the initiative.

The National Digital Safety Initiative is one of the initiatives of the National Cyber Security Agency, which includes a series of educational and training activities in the field of digital safety and cybersecurity.

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