Doha:Qatar News Agency (QNA) has concluded a comprehensive series of training courses and awareness-raising activities focusing on cybersecurity. These events were organized throughout October, a month recognized globally for cybersecurity awareness efforts.
According to Qatar News Agency, the activities were coordinated by the Information Security team within QNA's Technical Affairs Department, in collaboration with the QNA Training Center. The initiatives included events, workshops, and training courses aimed at enhancing the readiness of agency staff and participants from other government entities to detect and counter cyberattacks and threats. The training covered various electronic deception tactics and strategies to avoid errors and damage from such incidents.
The sessions, presented by Abdulrahman Al Jilani, a cybersecurity expert in QNA's Technical Affairs Department, addressed preventive mechanisms, strategies for managing cyber risks, and methods for protecting organizational and personal data. These were aligned with the latest national and international standards. The events also explored the use of artificial intelligence to detect threats and online fraud.
QNA regularly organizes such activities to raise awareness about cyber risks, secure the digital work environment, and emphasize vigilance against complex and suspicious tactics. The initiative seeks to ensure a comprehensive understanding of detecting phishing and fraud attempts to prevent cyber breaches or attacks, adapting to emerging challenges in the digital landscape.