Manama, Sep. 17 (BNA): Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), along with officials and experts in cybersecurity awareness, attended an event at Marassi Galleria where the NCSC unveiled “Ask Amna,” the first digital assistant for cybersecurity awareness in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
National Cyber Security Centre launches ‘Ask Amna’ digital assistant
The AI-powered digital assistant helps customers deal with cybersecurity threats and difficulties in their day-to-day lives by offering helpful advice. Users can learn about digital hazards and security best practices, ask questions about cybersecurity, and verify the validity of links before clicking on them.
“Ask Amna” is a component of the “Bu Rashid Family” initiative, which was started by NCSC under the banner “Cyber Awareness, A Way of Life” and is the first AI-powered Bahraini digital family for cybersecurity awareness. The project simplifies cybersecurity ideas for various age groups and societal segments through the use of characters and real-world scenarios.
Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed emphasized how crucial it is to keep creating cybersecurity awareness tools in step with the quick advancement of technology. He claimed that various societal groups could benefit from increased access to cybersecurity expertise thanks to contemporary digital technologies.
He stated that the launch is an additional step in the development of Bahrain’s cybersecurity awareness ecosystem and pointed out that using artificial intelligence may make cybersecurity awareness more approachable, engaging, and useful, encouraging better online conduct.
Through the NCSC’s official website, “Ask Amna” offers people interactive access to cybersecurity advice and safe digital habits.
