Czech experts supported Bhutan in boosting cyber security
15.10.2024 / 12:51
The growing number of cyber security incidents poses a significant challenge to national governments' efforts to safeguard citizens and critical infrastructure. To address this pressing issue, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi in collaboration with National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NUKIB), GovTech Agency Bhutan, and the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Thimphu organized a three-day expert seminar from October 9 to 11, 2024 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
The seminar aimed to strengthen the preparedness and resilience of Bhutanese state institutions through professional training and the sharing of best practices. The program, organized under the auspices of the Agenda 2030 and CyberVac of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, featured discussions on the latest legal approaches and strategies in cyber security, an assessment of current challenges within various institutions, and exploration of ways to attract new talent in the cyber security field.
The seminar was inaugurated by Her Excellency Eliska Zigova on Wednesday, 8 October 2024 in the presence of high-level dignitaries including Cabinet Secretary Mrs Kesang Deki, Home Secretary Mr Sonam Wangyel and Secretary of GovTech Agency Dasho Jigme Tenzing. In her opening remarks the Czech Ambassador talked about the importance of strengthening the Czech-Bhutanese relations: “As our daily lives become increasingly digitalized, understanding how to safeguard against potential threats is as crucial as developing robust infrastructure that enhance our quality of life. Czechia is honored to collaborate with Bhutan and support national authorities in their pursuit of a safer and more resilient future. “
A total of 27 participants from 10 governmental institutions, including representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister of Bhutan, GovTech Agency, the Office of the Attorney General of Bhutan, the Ministry of Home Affairs of Bhutan, the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Bhutan, the Supreme Court of Bhutan and the Information Communication and Media Authority of Bhutan participated in the seminar.