Three projects in cyber security sector launched in Chisinau

Chisinau, 6 October /MOLDPRES/- Three projects in cyber security sector were launched in Chisinau today. The event is part of the Science for Peace and Security Programme.

The first project is related to opening a laboratory of research and training specialists in the cyber security sector within the Technical University of Moldova. The second one is focused on creation of a security institution within the Defence Ministry, aimed at counteracting risks and threats that might occur after cyber attacks. The last project is related to the “Moldova’s National Action Plan on Implementation of Resolution 1325 of United Nations Security Council”, focused on the role of women in ensuring peace and security.

Government’s deputy secretary Roman Cazan said “the cyber defense can be carried out much easier with the support of foreign partners, and the results will significantly contribute to improving Moldova’s capability to react to the challenges of modern society and threats to national security,” Cazan said.

For his part, Deputy Information Technology and Communications Minister Vitalie Tarlev said “the use of information technologies is very current in all the fields, therefore, a systemic approach is necessary for these processes of transforming and developing services. In the context, the ministry elaborated a string of concrete actions, due to be implemented for ensuring security of virtual space,” Tarlev said.

Attending the event, Senior Advisor of Projects and Strategy Michael Gaul pointed out that the projects involved collaboration with over 40 states, in order to combat threats to security and to promote peace worldwide. “We collaborate with these countries in order to find important solutions to the existing problems, including the cyber security. Besides scientists and members of civil society, the public authorities participate in this action, which will be trained during two weeks in strengthening system of planning in crisis and emergency situation,” Gaul said.

The Science for Peace and Security Programme is a policy tool that enhances cooperation and dialogue with all partners, based on scientific research, innovation and knowledge exchange. Its concept is derived from the provisions of NATO Strategic Concept, agreed at the NATO Summit in Lisbon in 2010.

(Reporter A. Plitoc, editor L. Alcază)