Doha: The Dreama Orphan Care Center, operating under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has initiated a collaboration with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to boost digital awareness and security. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Dreama's digital infrastructure, fostering a safer electronic environment and equipping children, youth, and adults to navigate contemporary technological threats responsibly.
According to Qatar News Agency, the collaboration was announced in the presence of Sheikha Najla bint Ahmed Al-Thani, Executive Director of Dreama Orphan Care Center, and Mohammed Ahmed Al Hammadi, Director General of the NCSA, alongside directors and employees from both organizations.
The initiative focuses on developing privacy policies aligned with national and international standards, increasing staff awareness of cyber security concepts, and promoting safe responses to breaches. It also seeks to empower employees with fundamental cyber protection skills and self-defense capabilities.
The partnership includes upgrading Dreama's technological systems in accordance with best practices in cyber security, marking a significant step in the joint efforts of Dreama and the NCSA to maintain a secure electronic environment that adapts to digital advancements.
Sheikha Najla bint Ahmed Al-Thani expressed her pride in this collaboration, highlighting its role in reinforcing Dreama's digital infrastructure. She emphasized the importance of enhancing cyber awareness as part of Dreama's strategic priorities, aiming to cultivate digitally responsible individuals confident in utilizing modern technologies. She extended appreciation to the NCSA and the teams involved for their efforts.
Director General Mohammed Ahmed Al Hammadi stated that the collaboration reflects a shared vision to serve a noble cause, noting that cyber awareness is a cultural, security, and social necessity. He stressed the importance of raising awareness among sensitive groups, such as children and youth, as a national and societal imperative.
The partnership includes workshops for children and youth on digital safety and privacy protection, as well as training for staff to reinforce a cyber security culture within the educational setting. Al Hammadi underscored that the partnership is the beginning of a sustainable effort to build a secure digital environment for children, enhancing their safety and confidence in the digital realm.