As part of the cooperation between government and private institutions, Muscat Governorate, in collaboration with Insight Information Security, a cybersecurity specialisation institution, conducted an awareness lecture on cybersecurity for its employees today (Wednesday) at the Governorate`s headquarters.
The lecture aimed to enhance employees` awareness of the cybersecurity importance in the work environment, by introducing the basic concepts of cybersecurity and highlighting the increasing cyber threats and wrong practices that may occur in work environments. The lecture also focused on data protection strategies, methods to avoid common mistakes in dealing with digital systems, and confirming the smartphone security’s importance. The preventative procedures required to face advancedCyber-attacks and ways to enhance digital security within institutions were also reviewed.
The lecture is part of Muscat Governorate`s continuous efforts to enhance cybersecurity, which contributes to achieve its purposes to promote digital transformation and create a safe and motivating work environment.