Deputy Defence Minister Skana highlights young talents at National Cybersecurity Conference

Published: Tuesday, 03 November 2026 11:33

 

Deputy Defence Minister Pranvera Skana attended the National Cybersecurity Conference, organised by the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), under the theme “Enhancing Cyber Resilience: Strengthening the first line of defence”.

Deputy Defence Minister Skana took part in a panel discussion entitled “More Regulations, Greater Responsibilities, Fewer Experts: How Can We Bridge the Cybersecurity Skills Gap?”, where she highlighted the importance the Albanian Armed Forces place on engaging young people, IT professionals and students in the field of cybersecurity. She underlined that creating opportunities for emerging talent is essential to effectively addressing evolving security challenges.

During her remarks, Deputy Defence Minister Skana emphasised that, in an increasingly digital world, safeguarding cyberspace is just as important as protecting the country's territorial integrity.

The National Cybersecurity Conference brought together representatives of public institutions, critical infrastructure operators, the private sector and international partners to exchange views on key cybersecurity challenges.

Discussions focused on enhancing cyber resilience, strengthening preparedness and response to cyber incidents, protecting essential services and addressing the shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals.

The conference aimed to foster closer cooperation and strengthen national capabilities to counter cyber threats, contributing to a more secure and resilient digital environment.