Khaberni - In light of the global escalation of cyberattacks and their transformation into a direct threat to national security and the economy, Kuwait revealed an integrated national system for protecting its digital data and deterring cyber threats, as part of an official move to enhance "digital state security" and counter hacking attempts.
The seventh Kuwait Conference on Cybercrime, held on Wednesday, introduced an innovative vision that brings together government agencies, the private sector, and civil society institutions to confront the escalating cyber threats, according to "Al-Qabas" Kuwaiti newspaper.
National Shared Responsibility
Officials during the conference emphasized that the protection of cyberspace represents a shared national responsibility, requiring a joint effort between government agencies, the private sector, and civil society institutions.
Najat Ibrahim, the Acting General Manager of the Central Agency for Information Technology, affirmed Kuwait's commitment to keeping up with the best global practices in the field of cybersecurity, and working on building an integrated national system capable of efficiently and professionally countering cyber threats, thereby enhancing the digital security of the state and protecting society.
Ibrahim, in her opening speech at the seventh Kuwait Conference on Cybercrime, stated that the digital transformation the country is undergoing opens up broad prospects for development and prosperity, yet it simultaneously escalates complex security challenges, noting that cybercrimes are no longer limited to simple breaches, but now directly affect national security, the economy, and individual privacy.
She stressed that protecting cyberspace represents a shared national responsibility, requiring the concerted efforts of government agencies, the private sector, and civil society institutions. She affirmed that the conference serves as an important platform for exchanging expertise and discussing effective strategies in the areas of protection and prevention.
Manal Al Mazid, Vice President of the General Authority for Communications and Information Technology, said that cybercrimes have become a direct threat to individuals' confidence in their digital future and require a joint national effort and integration among various state institutions.
She explained that the role of the Authority is complemented by establishing regulatory frameworks that ensure the security of networks and the protection of user data, in addition to supporting innovative technological solutions and enhancing coordination with security agencies to analyze digital threats and track their sources, and imposing strict security standards on telecommunications companies to reduce technological vulnerabilities.
Mohammad Al-Jasem, President of the conference, said that the current edition of the conference represents a qualitative step to enhance cooperation between governmental, private, and academic entities, pointing out that cybercrimes no longer target individuals only, but also constitute a direct threat to institutions.
He explained that the conference saw the launch of a new platform to accelerate the response to complaints by integrating artificial intelligence technologies, which enables the immediate analysis of the complaints and issuance of directives, instead of the delays that could last weeks in traditional procedures.
He noted that the platform has been developed in cooperation with Interpol, and aims to connect local authorities with international owners of social media platforms, to enable real-time monitoring of cyber events, reduce targeting of victims, and close technological gaps.
