Cyber Security

07 February 2023 - (18:30)

Safer Internet Day Event

Type of event

Meetup Online

Number of Participants

37

Safer Internet Day is an annual event celebrated to promote the safe and responsible use of the Internet and digital technologies. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the potential dangers associated with the Internet, such as cyberbullying, online scams and the spread of false information, as well as encouraging people to use the Internet in a positive and safe way, especially children as a vulnerable group.

SHPIK marked this day through a debate with cyber security expert, Mr. Armend Gashi, Security Management Consultant at Sentry.

This event was organized within SIG Cyber Security.

The following topics were discussed with Mr. Gashi:

  • What are the biggest cyber security threats facing individuals, organizations and governments today?
  • What are the most common types of cyber attacks and how can they be prevented?
  • How important is it for companies to implement strong cyber security measures, especially in the wake of remote working and increasing digital dependency?
  • What is the role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in strengthening Cyber Security?
  • What advice can be given to individuals and organizations to ensure their digital security and privacy?
  • What advancements and changes can we expect to see in the field of Cyber Security in the coming years? Conclusion: Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us today.

The key findings from this meeting were:

That there are five main types of cyber risks:

  • Worms
  • Phishing
  • Ransomware
  • Insider threats (further divided into accidental, negligent and intentional releases)
  • Denial of Service

Also Mr. Gashi informed the participants about the protective measures they can take such as:

  • High password security
  • Use of multi-factor authentication
  • Software update
  • Security configurations (firewall, etc.)
  • Non-disclosure of personal data

As for businesses, it is recommended that they have well-defined security measures, security teams, creation of backups, penetration testing, staff education.

A final / educational recommendation for the audience from this meeting was “If you don’t pay for the product, you are the price”.