Technology specialists, legal professionals, and employees have confirmed that cybersecurity has become very important more than ever, due to the large number of security threats and electronic attacks that pose a great danger to society, its individuals, and countries in particular. In a survey by Qatari media, they emphasized the role of private sector institutions in supporting the state in its efforts to enhance cybersecurity in all sectors, providing safe ways to operate data links and information systems, protecting infrastructure from interconnected computer systems and networks from negative influences, and preparing advanced methodologies in the field of cybersecurity and related issues. Link to cyber security. In interviews with Qatari media, they said that the state has prepared an appropriate infrastructure for developing and modernizing the foundations of cybersecurity and mechanisms for dealing with it, and has allocated a budget for cybersecurity research with the aim of protecting government data, systems and networks from risks, and motivating the private sector to invest in this field and assume its responsibilities in protecting information and networks from electronic intrusions. And addressing them, protecting companies, institutions and individuals from unacceptable content and behavior, supporting collective and collaborative efforts to address complex cybersecurity challenges, and providing an environment that encourages investments in security and technology. They stressed that community awareness protects individuals and companies from falling into the trap of electronic risks, noting the importance of including cybersecurity science in the curricula of universities and schools because it is a modern science, as well as the role of training and educational institutions in providing knowledge courses in cybersecurity to the public to familiarize them with how to confront malicious electronic links. The following are the details: Engineer Mubarak Al-Khalidi: Training youth and employees on electronic security. It develops with technological progress, and it is necessary for the elderly to know what this science is and learn about it through enrichment courses in order to be aware of the developments that occur around them. He pointed out the need to pay attention to educating and training employees in all sectors about cybersecurity and the society’s needs for it, stressing the vital role of educational and academic institutions in introducing learners to the nature of cybersecurity. He emphasized the role of the private sector in establishing and establishing conscious technology companies with a degree of professionalism and competence in cybersecurity sciences, to be a support and aid for state institutions that have made a long journey in this field. He noted that the state has spared no effort in establishing an agency for cybersecurity, and has presented many scientific and analytical research in cybersecurity through local and international conferences, in addition to research centers studying this field at Qatar Foundation, which enhances the positive return. Engineer Al-Khalidi explained that placing the cybersecurity science track in the literary, scientific and technical education input tracks will create conscious minds capable of brainstorming.
Lawyer Lolwa Al-Haddad: The legislative system for protection is available Lawyer Lulwa Abdel-Ghani Al-Haddad explained that local legislation has given cybersecurity and data and information protection utmost importance in all its legal articles, which guarantee integrated protection from infringement and penetration. She said that Law No. 1 of 2021 establishing the National Agency for Cybersecurity aims to preserve and organize national cybersecurity, promote and protect the vital interests of the state, assess the cyber situation in the state in coordination with the concerned authorities, to proactively monitor risks and prepare reports on them, and establish mechanisms for exchanging, sharing, publishing and monitoring. Surveying and analyzing information related to cybersecurity with local and international agencies. She added that it is important to work on assessing and developing the cybersecurity capabilities of the institutions of vital sectors, setting plans to raise standards and following up on their implementation, encouraging and directing scientific research and innovation in the field of cybersecurity, working to localize a local industry for it, and implementing laws, regulations and decisions related to protecting the privacy of personal data. There are laws dealing with the protection of information, electronic transactions and data in the digital space, such as Law No. 13 of 2016 regarding the protection of privacy of personal data and the law of electronic commerce and cybercrime. Ibrahim Fakhro: Allocating a budget is necessary Ibrahim Fakhro, an electronic expert, said: I believe that allocating a budget from the government to support cyber security is an important and necessary step in our current era, which relies heavily on technology and electronic communications. Individuals, companies and governments are exposed to many cyber threats, such as electronic intrusions, malware, phishing, etc. This leads to the loss of sensitive data and information and exposes individuals and institutions to financial losses and bad reputation. Thus, allocating a budget from the government to support cyber security can help enhance the competitiveness of local and international companies, improve the cyber protection of individuals and institutions, and enhance confidence in the digital economy. This step can also reduce cyber threats at the state level and improve national security. He continued: In order for cybersecurity to be achieved to preserve information, data and companies, the sector must identify potential cybersecurity risks and evaluate them periodically, identify sensitive data and digital assets, identify methods that can be used to access these data and assets, develop cybersecurity policies and procedures and implement them on a regular basis, and provide the necessary training and awareness. for employees. Attorney Ahmed Musa: Establishing a safe ground for digital space Attorney Ahmed Musa Abu Al-Diyar confirmed that the state’s efforts to establish a secure infrastructure for the information and technology network are unprecedented, and are based on international standards based on modernity, innovation, efficiency and seriousness according to the latest findings of modern science. He said: Cybersecurity in its entirety includes a number of modern sciences, including computing systems, networks, electronic services, information revolution, and local and individual databases, noting the state’s role also in ensuring the safety and security of cyberspace through capacity building and promotion of innovation, research and development. He drew attention to the role of the legislative system in promoting a safe digital space in all services, facilities and companies with the aim of establishing a safe ground for the use of digital space by dealers, and indicated that legal procedures are flexible in formulating new controls to protect technology while keeping pace with global changes. Dr.. Alaa Hosni: Our children must be educated in schools. Alaa Hosni, educator: In light of countries and institutions striving for technical construction and development in the use of the Internet of Things and the integration of technology in all aspects of life, I see as an educator the necessity and even the necessity to protect the building from collapse, tampering or external interference, and protection is only achieved through a security plan, and it has emerged What is known as cyber security has become more important than ever to protect data, networks, programs and other information at the level of the country, institutions and individuals, and it is also very important due to the large number of security threats and electronic attacks that pose a great danger to countries, societies and individuals from accessing their information without permission or monitoring. or destruction or alteration that others may cause through intentional direct, indiscriminate, or indirect targeting. He continued: In order for the cybersecurity plan to be effective, it must not be limited to the technological aspect only or be for specialists only, but rather educates and teaches knowledge about this subject and demonstrates its importance, and determines what people should be trained on in terms of knowledge, skills and values ​​within a systematic academic educational description, and addressing the relevant authorities. The interest or partner in this security fortification, such as the Ministry of Communications and media institutions, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Awqaf, and the Ministry of Culture, then finding the appropriate modalities and mechanisms to manage risks and preserve the technological security of the state, institutions, companies, and individuals.
Dr.. Ghada Darwish: The need to raise awareness of the importance of information security. Ghada Muhammad Darwish Carbon, lawyer by cassation, allocating a government budget to support cybersecurity in pursuance of Emiri Resolution No. 1 of 2021 to establish the National Agency for Cybersecurity, as modern technology and means of communication have contributed to increasing the volume of data and information exchanged, and this overlaps in most aspects of life at the present time, which requires the protection of that data information, and the safety of digital entities from penetration. The risk of a digital attack increases if it is related to vital entities, electronic cash payment systems, control of medical devices, and control and monitoring systems in vital entities, as penetration of these systems often leads to disruption of workflow and heavy losses to individuals and entities. It is no secret that these attacks The primary purpose of cyber security is extortion or espionage, and as those in charge of the attacks have become more innovative and lethal than what should be sought to develop cyber defense strategies, and at the top of those strategies is educating individuals and entities about the importance of cyber security to preserve data and information that can affect the individual, such as exposure of the person To steal his personal data, identity, and loss of photos and family numbers to try to blackmail this person, and companies must secure their digital entities against intrusions. Eman Al-Ishaq: Great interest from the state Eman Abdulaziz Al-Ishaq said: The State of Qatar has paid special attention in the past recent years in the field of cybersecurity, and efforts are still continuing. Many different security incidents have emerged, due to the increasing reliance on digitization and the Internet, such as unauthorized access. , malware attack, data breach, disruption of service delivery and fraud at a high rate in recent years. For example, in 2010 there were less than 50 million unique malware executables known to security, by 2012 the number had doubled to about 100 million, and in 2019 there were more than 900 million malicious executables known to the security community. And she continued: Cybercrimes and attacks can cause financial losses and huge losses for organizations and individuals alike and for the state and its security. The State of Qatar is for this first and for its readiness, willingness and experience in this field when it discovered and remedied this situation. Praise be to God, the State of Qatar has a great capacity and competence that we as Qataris are proud of. For this reason, we see the importance of training all state employees, as well as having a curriculum that teaches school students, especially the preparatory and secondary stages. Dr.. Abdul Latif Shaqfa: Training and awareness are the foundation. Abdul Latif Shaqfa, Head of the Department of Cybersecurity at Doha University: The State of Qatar has paid attention to the field of cybersecurity and has taken several positive steps in this field. I consider it important to allocate a budget for cybersecurity and focus on training. Cybersecurity was in the past related to computers only, i.e. the field The non-sensual, but now the cyber domain has become affecting sensory life, and this means that cyber security is important not only to protect devices and the cyber world, but also to protect the sensory world, i.e. protecting institutions, countries, and individuals. Many believe that achieving cyber security and protecting information is a technical matter that requires specialists to develop technical solutions Technical and specific systems to protect information only. Of course, this is an important aspect, but it is not sufficient. There must be a legal framework, and this matter has become present in Qatar. There must also be general awareness among companies of the need to train employees, because without training, even if the institution invests in bringing the best solutions. Progress As long as there is an employee who cannot use these solutions or for some reason breaches these required policies unintentionally, this can lead to a security breach. Engineer Mohammed Al-Hosani: Providing foundations for data protection and transactions. The innovator, Engineer Mohammed Al-Hosani, a specialist in artificial intelligence, explained the role of the private sector in two areas: strengthening cybersecurity to benefit from it, and the second is scientific research and in-depth studies with the aim of providing data protection from theft of ideas and infringement of that data. He said that the state allocates huge budgets for cybersecurity and the fields of scientific research, and this is an indication of the state’s awareness, as it is proactive in learning about all new sciences, including this science, and its tireless endeavor to provide scientific foundations with international standards for data protection. At the level of individuals, Eng. Al Hosani said: Community awareness is very important in learning about cybersecurity science and studying its fields to protect themselves from infringement and theft of personal and professional data or theft of ideas, and preventive measures must be taken for electronics, which has become an urgent need in our daily lives, so self-education Increases the capabilities of individuals to combat electronic phishing or professional hacks.
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