Global co-operation sought to tackle growing cyber threats

The rapidly increasing cyber security threats calls for increased international cooperation between policy-makers, governments, and private organisations, according to experts.

Cyber security has been the key topic of discussion between government officials, businessmen, regional and international experts in the past two days as Manama hosted a top technology conference.

Hundreds of enthusiasts and experts took part in the first edition of SmartSec conference 2018 which concluded yesterday. Highlighting the importance of cyber security was one of the main parts of the agenda during the conference.

In his speech, Mika Lauhde, Vice-President of Cyber Security and Privacy, Global Public Affairs at Huawei Technologies said that increased international cooperation between policy-makers, governments, and private organizations is needed to build an open and collaborative cyberspace capable of fighting new threats.