cyber security

October 17, 2025

Strengthening Cyber Resilience in the Western Balkans

The National Cyber Security Authority of Albania (AKSK) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, in cooperation with the Observer Research Foundation America and the Albania Sustainable Development Organization (ASDO), organized a regional cyber policy dialogue on 16-17 October 2025, in Tirana, Albania. The event brought together 50 […]
February 1, 2024

Think before you click!

With the aim to address the growing concerns surrounding online security and the repercussions of impulsive clicking, the Polytechnic University of Tirana hosted an open discussion led by Eno Shyti. The event, titled “Think Before You Click!” aimed to shed light on crucial strategies individuals should stick to before following […]
September 12, 2023

Cyber Security and Data Protection closing event

In a time when the digital world is expanding at an unprecedented pace, the imperative for robust cyber security and personal data protection has never been more critical. The Albania Sustainable Development Organization (ASDO), recognizing the urgency of this issue, recently concluded a significant collaborative effort aimed at fortifying its […]
August 31, 2023

Data protection – Schools

In the digital age, the legal processing of personal data is related to the taking of measures appropriate in terms of equipment and systems security. The Commissioner’s Office, in cooperation with the Center Albanian Association for Sustainable Development (ASDO), with the support of the Swiss Embassy in Tirana, have developed […]
August 31, 2023

Cyber security training with the State Police

ASDO conducted the second training session in Albania with the focus on “Albanian Police Cyber Incident Response Training” as part of the “Cyber Security and Data Protection” project being implemented by the organization with the assistance of the Swiss Embassy in Albania. The project is developed as a response to […]
August 31, 2023

Cyber Security and Data Protection – Lezha

ASDO conducted an information session with representatives from the Local Education Offices in the Lezha region regarding the protection of the personal data as well as presentation with current legal framework in Albania regarding personal data protection, the new updates on the legislation as well as role and importance of […]
July 4, 2023

Cyber Security and Data Protection – NGO sector

The Albania Sustainable Development Organization (ASDO) organized a round table titled “Presenting legislation for Personal Data Protection for the NGO sector” on June 26th. The event aimed to address the growing importance of cyber security and personal data protection within the country, specifically within the NGO sector. Representatives from various […]
June 25, 2023

Efforts focused on equipping students with knowledge and skills for responsible digital citizenship

The ongoing project: “Awareness on cyber security and protection of personal data” supported by the Swiss Embassy in Albania, which ASDO team is promoting personal data protection and privacy and cyber security skill, has been actively engaging with high schools, higher education and local communities to raise awareness among them.. […]
June 24, 2023

Balancing privacy with data sharing for the public good

The round table, titled “Balancing privacy with data sharing for the public good” was hosted by ASDO on June 23rd. The purpose of this meeting was to continue the efforts in enhancing cyber security and personal data protection within our country. Representatives from media outlets, as well as Mr. Emirjon […]
April 2, 2023

Responsible personal data elaboration in the private sector in Albania

On March 31st ASDO held the fourth-round table, titled: “Responsible personal data elaboration in the private sector in Albania”. The meeting brought together Real Estate Industry actors, Ms. Blerta Xhako Director of the Directorate of Legal Affairs and Integration at the office of the Commissioner for the Right of Information […]
March 30, 2023

Awareness on personal data breach

In continuation of our work to improve the Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection in our country, ASDO conducted an information session titled: “Awareness on personal data breach” for students and young professionals in the IT sector in Tirane. This information session conducted as part of the project “Awareness on […]
March 10, 2023

Data Protection Resilience in the Healthcare System in Albania

On 9th March 2023 ASDO organized the third-round table, in collaboration with the Information and Data Protection Officer, with the representatives from the Health Sector in Albania. The topic of the meeting was “Data Protection Resilience in the Healthcare System in Albania“. This round table was organized in continuation of […]
March 7, 2023

Capacity Raising activity on Cyber Security

In the framework of the project “Awareness on cyber security and protection of personal Data” that Albania Sustainable Development Organization (ASDO) is implementing with the support of the Swiss Embassy, ASDO has conducted a capacity-raising activity for the Academic staff of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of […]
October 19, 2022

October Cyber ​​Security Awareness Month

Did you know that since 2004, October has been considered Cyber ​​Security Awareness Month? The initiative was launched by the US National Cyber ​​Security Alliance and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a broad effort to help all Americans stay safer online. 18 years ago, Cyber ​​Security Awareness Month […]