The National Initiative for Digital Safety
The National Initiative for Digital Safety
Scope
A comprehensive series of awareness-raising activities in the fields of digital safety and cybersecurity, targeting the broader local community across various age groups, social segments, and professional sectors.
The initiative focuses on promoting digital safety awareness and secure Internet usage across various applications, while highlighting potential risks, with the ultimate aim of building a cyber-secure and technologically empowered society.
Concept
The National Initiative for Digital Safety is founded on the imperative of delivering awareness content in the field of cybersecurity and digital safety to various segments of society. The initiative seeks to enhance digital safety standards at the state level by adopting pioneering and modern awareness content, both in terms of quality and presentation.
In terms of both content and quality, the latest universally recognised concepts and best practices in digital safety have been adopted. In terms of presentation, a diverse and integrated set of awareness tools has been adopted to suit various segments of society.
Vision
To enhance cybersecurity awareness within the local community while promoting safe, responsible, and positive engagement with the internet and its various applications.
Mission
To contribute to the creation of a society protected from technological risks, while supporting Qatar’s 2030 Vision in its social and digital aspects.
Objectives of the Initiative
- Enhancing cybersecurity and digital safety standards in the State of Qatar.
- Implementing diverse activities and initiatives that contribute to enhancing cybersecurity and digital safety standards.
- Promoting a cybersecurity and digital safety culture across state institutions and various societal segments.
- Supporting the realisation of Qatar Vision 2030 by enhancing digital safety standards across the state.
- Achieving a substantial and sustainable transformation in collective awareness of digital safety concepts.
- Integrating digital safety into everyday life and establishing it as a sustainable practice at the state and societal levels.
- Enhancing Qatar’s global standing, particularly in light of its notable progress in cybersecurity indicators in recent years.
- Contributing to the implementation of the National Cyber Security Strategy (2024–2030).
- Contributing to the realisation of the Third National Development Strategy (2024–2030).
Groups Targeted by the Initiative
The initiative addresses all societal groups. During its first year, primary focus will be directed towards the following segments:
- University Students
- Senior Citizens
- Women and Family
- The financial and banking sector
- Expatriate Workers
- Civil Society Organisations
- People with special needs
Awareness Tools Provided in the Initiative
- Digital Safety Guide
- Printed awareness booklets
- Presentation slides (for teachers)
- Awareness videos (animation)
- Scripted awareness videos
- Cybersecurity games
- Mobile stands
- Interactive robot
- Field visits
Key topics of the Initiative
- Cybersecurity and digital safety.
- Principles of safe internet usage.
- Addressing cyber threats.
- Protecting against malicious software.
- Digital data privacy.
- Modern cybersecurity concepts.
- Artificial intelligence and advanced cyber threats.
- Children's Digital Safety.
- Digital safety for enterprises.
- Digital safety for families.
- Cyber ethics and responsible digital behaviour.
- Legal awareness in the digital domain.
