The event, held at the National Army Club in Beni Mesous, was inaugurated by Naseema Arhab, Minister of Formation and Vocational Education, alongside Colonel Abdulsalam Belghoul, Director General of ASIS, Burhel Samir, Head of the National Authority for the Protection of Personal Data, and other officials.
In her opening remarks, Minister Arhab emphasised that the forum aligns with the directives of President Abdul Majeed Taboun to enhance cybersecurity as a critical component of national and economic security. She highlighted the importance of developing national competencies to address the growing digital threats and underscored the sector’s efforts to update vocational training programmes to meet digital transformation needs. This includes modernising specialties and creating executive technical competencies ready to enter the labour market, particularly in fields related to monitoring and protecting information systems.
Minister Arhab also announced the launch of new certificate-oriented qualification programmes based on the Competencies Approach. These programmes, beginning with the current training cycle, aim to meet the rising demand for cybersecurity professionals. Modern pedagogical tools, including smart classrooms and remote configuration, will be incorporated to enhance learning and broaden opportunities for students.
Colonel Belghoul highlighted the urgency of cybersecurity for protecting Algeria’s national digital infrastructure and praised the Ministry’s initiative, noting that the forum supports national strategic hubs for information systems security, particularly in training and awareness.
The conference features three key workshops focusing on identifying national cybersecurity skill needs, updating configuration software and technical capabilities, and promoting application through partnerships and modern technology. The forum is expected to produce practical recommendations to advance digital sovereignty and establish a secure, sustainable national cybersecurity system.
