Kuwait participates in Jordan’s first Cyber Security Summit

Kuwait participates in Jordan’s first Cyber Security Summit

AMMAN: The first cyber security summit held in Amman kicked off Monday with the participation of Kuwait to discuss a range of key global cyber security topics. Kuwait is represented by the Head of the National Cybersecurity Center, Major General Retired Engineer Mohammad Bouarki, Parliament MPs, and Members of the Arab Parliament Dr. Mohammad Al-Huwilah, Khaled Al-Mounes, and Hamdan Al-Azmi. Speaking to KUNA, Bouarki said that cyber security is now a way of life and is a personal responsibility, especially since the danger of cyber security is now a reality that requires economic digital protection via establishing a secure environment in Kuwait enhanced by the experience of other countries.

He stressed the importance of the center’s participation in such events, which elevates its expertise by exchanging ideas and experiences with other countries in this field. In his opening speech, Head of the Jordan National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Bassam Maharmeh, said that the summit will discuss issues on cyber policies and strategies, cooperation mechanisms to confront international cyber risks and threats that countries and societies face, as well as learn about countries’ related expertise and progress in achieving cybersecurity and digital safety.

On his part, Speaker of the Arab Parliament Adel Al-Asoomi