Foreign Ministry hosts cybersecurity awareness event

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Visitors could test their cybersecurity knowledge and learn about safe online practices. (SPA)
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Visitors could test their cybersecurity knowledge and learn about safe online practices. (SPA)
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Updated 14 October 2024
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Foreign Ministry hosts cybersecurity awareness event

  • The event featured six interactive stations educating visitors on cybersecurity threats and safety tips

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Authority, held an exhibition in Riyadh to promote cybersecurity awareness.

Under the patronage of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the event featured six interactive stations educating visitors on cybersecurity threats and safety tips.

Visitors could test their cybersecurity knowledge and learn about safe online practices, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently signed strategic agreements with the Saudi Information Technology Co. to enhance its cybersecurity.

Abdulhadi Al-Mansouri, assistant minister for executive affairs, and Majed Al-Mazyad, governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority, attended the signing.

Three contracts were signed in Riyadh, with Saad Al-Aboudi, CEO of the Saudi Information Technology Co., in attendance.

This collaboration aims to strengthen the ministry’s cybersecurity system, aligning with the Kingdom’s goals in this sector.
 


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