Kirkuk, The Department of Computer Engineering Technologies at the Northern Technical University, in cooperation with media and government communication, held a forum on cybersecurity – risks and threats and the role of the university in finding solutions for the first time in the province after the establishment of the Department of Cybersecurity Engineering.
During the forum, lectures, interventions, and information were presented on practices and technologies that aim to protect electronic devices, networks, computer systems, and data from being exposed to any kind of malicious attacks, as well as an explanation of types of cybersecurity, which includes network security, applications, data, and operational security.
The Governor of Kirkuk, Rakan al-Jubouri, stressed the priority and importance of the administration’s support for educational institutions, including the Northern Technical University, directing to give importance within the 2023 budget.
He praised the organization of the forum and its importance in supporting state institutions and serving the citizen, calling for the importance of awareness and education and explaining the nature of cybersecurity.
The President of the Technical University, Dr. Alia Abbas Al-Attar, confirmed that the establishment of the Department of Cybersecurity Engineering came within the plans for development and upgrading and keeping pace with global progress.
She called for cooperation between government institutions and the private sector in protecting information and data.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency