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In a significant effort to enhance digital safety and bolster cybersecurity competencies, the National Cyber Security Agency recently concluded a series of comprehensive workshops. These workshops, which were a part of the National Cybersecurity Training Program, targeted both public and private sector employees. The project, which included a total of seventeen training workshops, was designed to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, provide fundamental cybersecurity skills, and equip participants with tools to navigate the challenges of the digital realm.

The workshops were conducted over the course of October this year, from Wednesday, October 4, 2023, to Thursday, October 26, 2023. The Agency organized fifteen sessions in Arabic and two in English, each accommodating groups of 45 trainees.

Ms. Dalal Al-Aqeedi, Director of the National Cybersecurity Excellence Department, expressed her enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing the role of the National Cybersecurity Agency's in fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness through comprehensive workshops aimed at enhancing digital safety within the country. These workshops have been led by a team of experts and highly proficient professionals, capable of paving the way for success and elevating technological proficiency within this sector.

Ms. Dalal also mentioned that the National Cybersecurity Agency, through these workshops, has sought to keep pace with developments in various cybersecurity domains at the highest international standards to enhance the cybersecurity and digital capabilities of the workforce in Qatar. This effort included fifteen in-person workshops and two virtual workshops, with over 700 participants from various government and private sector organizations. The total number of participating entities in these workshops reached 39 organizations.
 

The Project Mechanisms

The project involved a wide range of topics, covering fundamental cybersecurity skills, digital safety techniques, and aimed at raising awareness among government employees in both the public and private sectors. The project's ultimate goal was to offer comprehensive cybersecurity training regardless of an individual's technical proficiency or role within their organization.

To maximize the project's impact, a variety of training modules were covered, including information security terminology, cybersecurity attacks (such as phishing and social engineering), best practices for personal account protection, essential personal protection tools and applications, and maintaining online security in a workplace environment. Each workshop was interactive, featuring Q&A sessions, individual practical exercises, group discussions, and a wide range of activities to enrich participants' understanding.

The results of these workshops were twofold. They not only enhanced the knowledge and skills of the individual participants but also had a positive impact on the cybersecurity indicators within the 39 organizations represented.

The National Cyber Security Agency, known for its diverse training and qualification programs, encourages organizations interested in cybersecurity training for their employees to contact the Cybersecurity Excellence Department to arrange suitable training schedules.