The first edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum adopted two initiatives aimed at protecting children in cyberspace and empowering women in cybersecurity.
The forum kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday and the initiatives were announced by Governor of the Riyadh Region, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, who was representing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, at the event.
The first initiative seeks to develop the best practices, policies and programs to protect children, given the increased cyberthreats they encounter online. Children surfing the internet without their parent’s supervision could fall victim to terrorist and extremist groups, cyberbullying, scams and other crimes.
The second initiative aims to empower and encourage women in the cybersecurity sector. It seeks to educate and train women to allow them to become effective partners in building the cybersecurity sector and rise up its ranks.
Over the duration of two days, more than 50 sessions will take place aiming to strengthen international collaboration and facilitate the launch of both national and international initiatives to create a secure and prosperous cyber world.
The speakers include a number of ministers and leaders of government agencies for cybersecurity in addition to a number of leaders of international organizations in this field.
