National
Cyber Security
Awareness Month
October 2023
#cybersafemv
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Cybersafe Maldives
Cyber Safe Maldives is the national cyber security and safety initiative, launched by Vice President HE Faisal Naseem on October 4th 2022, spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology and implemented by the National Centre for Information Technology.
This year, we are focusing on four key behaviours:
Internet Safety for Children
Children today are growing up in a cyber-centric society. It is hard to avoid exposing youngsters to the Internet and all things digital. However, it is possible to keep them safe and minimize threats while also teaching them how to be safe online. It all starts with the proper plan.
Phishing and Personal Security
Phishing is when criminals use fake emails to lure you into clicking on them and handing over your personal information or installing malware on your device. It’s easy to avoid a scam email, but only once you know what to look for.
Ransomware & Malware Prevention and Response
If it seems like ransomware is all over the news lately, it’s because it is. Not only is the number of attacks going up exponentially, but the amount of money extorted per attack is also increasing. To prevent a ransomware attack and mitigate the impact if one occurs is of paramount importance
E-Commerce Safety
For many people, online shopping is simply “shopping.” Who can resist one-click ordering and next-day delivery? However, online shopping isn’t just convenient for us and good for businesses…it can present many opportunities for scammers and cybercriminals. You don’t need to abandon your cart, though. With some simple preventative measures, you can enjoy your online shopping spree with peace of mind.
Events Schedule
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Thursday 2nd November
Cyber Security Incident Response Training
02
0900 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
ITU
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Wednesday 1st November
Ensuring Cyber Resilience : National Critical Information Infrastructure
01
0900 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
ITU
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Tuesday 31st October
Cyber Security for Everyone
31
0900 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
ITU
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Monday 23rd October
Overview of US National Cyber Security Strategy and Cyber Capacity Building by US Department of State, Bureau of Cyberspace & Digital Policy , International Cyberspace Security and THe Office of the National Cyber Director US
23
1700 HRS
Virtual
United States Department of State
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Thursday 5th October
Deep Dive on Cyber Security Governance Model at the National Level by Paulius Dauksas , Cyber Security Consultant of NRD Cyber Security , Lithuania
05
1530 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Thursday 5th October
Deep Dive on Cyber Security Governance ,Best Practices for a Safer Cybersafe by Alok B Lall of National Cyber Security Officer of Microsoft (India)
05
1335 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Thursday 5th October
Presentation on Backup infra & Strategies in Cyber defense by Shujaz Ibrahim Manager Enterprise Architect , RoseWare Corporation
05
1305 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Thursday 5th October
Panel Discussion on Cyber Scams in the Maldives Moderated by Hussain Alim Shakoor, Head of Distribution and Market ting , MIB ( Panel Members : Ilyas Ahmed Chief Executive, CAM Hany Nasyr HoD Software Development , NCIT Ismail Faiz Head of Cloud Architecture & Cybersecurity, Dhiraagu Azeef Abbas Sub Inspector of Police)
05
1050 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Thursday 5th October
Presentation on the theme For the Love of Money - Scamming the vulnerable by Mohamed Ismath , Head of Technology , Maldives Islamic Bank
05
1030 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Thursday 5th October
Presentation on Critical Information Infrastructure Protection by Hany Nasyr , HoD Sofware Development , NCIT
05
1000 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Thursday 5th October
Keynote on Building a Cyber Resilient Maldives by Mohamed Shareef , Minister of State for Environment Climate Change and Technology
05
0915 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Thursday 5th October
Opening Remarks of Day 2 of Maldives Cybersafe Conference 2023 by Ismail Rasheed CEO & Managing Director of Dhiraagu
05
0905 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Wednesday 4th October
Deep Dive on Ransomware (preparedness , defense and incidence response) by Ismail Kaleem , CEO - Co-founder, OXIQA
04
1520 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Wednesday 4th October
Deep Dive on AI Versus AI (Building resilience in the changing landscape of cyberwar) by Diwal Dayal , Managing Director , SARRC SentinelOne
04
1330 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Wednesday 4th October
Presentation on the Transformation to a world class SOC by Abubakar Mohamed , CTO , Beyon Cyber, Bahrain at Maldives Cybersafe Conference
04
1305 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Wednesday 4th October
Panel Discussion Protecting Children Online (Panel Members : Fathimath Azza ,Director General, Ministry of Education Ahmed Sofwath Rauf, Inspector of Police Muruthala Moosa, Managing Director, Advocating the Rights of Children Mohamed Farish, Project Coordinator, NCIT Moderated by Aiesha Adnan)
04
1050 HRS
NCIT
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Wednesday 4th October
Presentation on Protecting Children Online by C0-founder , Women in Tech Maldives Aiesha Adnan on Maldives Cybersafe Conference 2023
04
1030 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Wednesday 4th October
Presentation by Chief Inspector of Police Ameen Abdul Gayoom on cyber crime in Maldives at Maldives Cybersafe Conference 2023
04
1000 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Wednesday 4th October
Keynote by Commissioner of Police on Cybersafe , Prevention and Protection at Maldives Cybersafe Conference 2023
04
0915 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Wednesday 4th October
Maldives Cybersafe Conference 2023
04
0900 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
NCIT
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Monday 21st August
Workshop on Generative AI & Security
21
0900 HRS
NCIT Auditorium
Google
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Sunday 21st August
Opening Ceremony
21
0900 HRS
Crossroads Maldives
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Tuesday 4th October
Child Internet Safety
04
0930 HRS
Crossroads Maldives
Women in Tech MV
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Tuesday 4th October
Stay Safe Online
04
1300 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Welcham Keen
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Wednesday 5th October
Protecting National Sovereignty through Cyber Security
05
0900 HRS
Crossroads Maldives
Welchman Kean
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Wednesday 5th October
ISMS For Organisations
05
1400 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Welchman Kean
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Thursday 6th October
Managing & Organising a C.E.R.T
06
0900 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Welchman Kean
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Thursday 6th October
Critical National Information Infrastructure Protection Case Study
06
1300 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Welchman Kean
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Thursday 6th October
Protecting Kids Online
06
2000 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Welchman Kean
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Tuesday 11th October
Identity Security Awareness
11
0900 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Microsoft
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Tuesday 11th October
A Primer on Spear Phishing and Whaling
11
1300 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Microsoft
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Wednesday 12th October
A look at Data Resiliency & Governance Policies
12
0900 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Microsoft
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Wednesday 12th October
Phishing – Don’t get hooked!
12
1300 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Microsoft
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Thursday 13th October
Ransomware Mitigation & Response
13
1300 HRS
MNU Business School Hall
Microsoft
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Monday 17th October
Online Interactions & Red Flags
17
0900 HRS
Online Event
Microsoft
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Tuesday 18th October
Being Aware of What You Share Online
18
0900 HRS
Online Event
Microsoft
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Wednesday 19th October
Protecting Kids Online
19
2000 HRS
Online Event
Microsoft
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Sunday 23rd October
Cyber Safety for Kids
23
1700 HRS
Online Event
Women In Tech MV
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Monday 24th October
Academy Training on Data Privacy and Governance - Day 1
24
0900 HRS
National Centre for Information Technology
UN ESCAP APCICT
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Monday 24th October
Payment Cards Related Fraud Trends and Mitigation Approaches.
24
2000 HRS
Online Event
Mastercard
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Tuesday 25th October
Academy Training on Data Privacy and Governance - Day 2
25
0900 HRS
National Centre for Information Technology
UN ESCAP APCICT
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Tuesday 25th October
Mobile Based Digital Applications and Security.
25
2000 HRS
Online Event
Mastercard
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Wednesday 26th October
Best Practices in Cyber Security
26
2000 HRS
Online Event
Mastercard
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Monday 31st October
Security Operations: Leveraging Analytics and Applying Threat Intel & Zero Trust: Transforming towards a stronger & secure Access for the Modern World
31
1030 HRS
Online
Google Cloud Platform Security
Advisories and Guidances
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Securing Your Organization From DDoS Attacks
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Making and utilizing strong passwords
Learn MoreHow to make an effective password
One of the best methods to safeguard personal information and prevent online attacks is by creating secure passwords for your accounts.
We are all aware of the significance of choosing “strong” passwords for our internet accounts. We are mindful that they must be lengthy, powerful, and distinctive. But these days, we also have a variety of various online profiles. Remembering every password, we require for them has gotten more difficult. As a result, we frequently use the same passwords repeatedly rather than making sure they are unique. Unfortunately, this leaves our accounts open to intrusion.
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Protecting social media and messaging apps
Learn MoreSocial media and messaging services can put people’s security and privacy at danger, both personally and professionally. This advice highlight some of those threats and suggestions for both personal and professional use to help strengthen the security of social media accounts and messaging apps.
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Protecting Mobile Devices from Malicious Wired and Wireless Connections
Learn MoreMobile devices like smartphones and tablets have become essential for communication and productivity. But, they can be vulnerable to attacks by cybercriminals who want to steal personal data, financial information, login details, and business information. There are a number of ways criminals can attack your device and steal your data through wireless and wired connections.
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Preventing Ransomware Attacks
Learn MoreNot a single news week goes by without a major ransomware attack. This guidance note features some tips on mitigating and preventing the ever looming ransomware risk.
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Using a Password Manager to Keep Your Data Secure
Learn MoreYou can easily safeguard yourself online by using a password manager, and you’ll only need to remember one password for all of your online accounts.
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Scams & Fraud
Learn MoreOnline scams are intended to manipulate or trick people into giving away their personal details, financial details, or money.
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