Doha, July 20 (QNA) - The Dreama Orphan Care Center, one of the centers operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has launched a joint collaboration with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).

This initiative aims to enhance digital awareness and security, strengthen Dreama's digital infrastructure, and ensure a safer and more sustainable electronic environment. 

It also seeks to improve the Center's capabilities in responsibly navigating the digital space, protecting children, youth, and adults from contemporary technological threats.

The announcement of this collaboration took place in the presence of Executive Director of Dreama Orphan Care Center Sheikha Najla bint Ahmed Al-Thani and Director General of the NCSA Mohammed Ahmed Al Hammadi, along with directors and employees from both entities.

This partnership aims to develop privacy policies in line with national and international standards, raise staff awareness on cyber security concepts, promote safe behavior in the event of breaches, and digitally empower employees with the fundamentals of cyber protection and self-defense skills.

The collaboration also includes the enhancement of Dreama's digital infrastructure by upgrading its technological systems based on best practices in the field of cyber security.

This partnership marks a significant step within the joint efforts of Dreama and the NCSA to ensure a secure electronic environment that keeps pace with digital advancement.

In her remarks, Executive Director of Dreama Orphan Care Center Sheikha Najla bint Ahmed Al-Thani expressed her pride in this groundbreaking partnership.

She noted that the collaboration falls within the framework of shared efforts to ensure a secure and sustainable electronic environment in light of rapid digital advancements and increasing tech-related challenges.

She further emphasized that this initiative contributes to building and reinforcing Dreama's digital infrastructure through technical system upgrades aligned with best practices in cyber security and compliant with national and international standards.

She also highlighted that enhancing cyber awareness is an integral part of Dreama's strategic priorities.

It contributes to shaping digitally conscious and responsible individuals who are confident and secure in their use of modern tools and technologies, extending her sincere appreciation to the NCSA and the joint working teams for their valuable efforts.

In his remarks, Director General of the NCSA Mohammed Ahmed Al Hammadi stated: We are pleased to launch this pioneering partnership between the NCSA and Dreama Orphan Care Center. 

This collaboration reflects a shared vision and a united will to serve a noble human cause, embodying an institutional awareness that cyber awareness is no longer a technical luxury but a cultural, security, and social necessity that requires collective effort and complementary roles.

"Amid rising cyber threats and the growing dependence on the digital environment in our daily lives, raising awareness” especially among sensitive groups such as children and youth ”has become a national imperative and a societal necessity. 

That is why the NCSA places strategic importance on this front, recognizing that investment in awareness is the most impactful and long-lasting."

"Our partnership with Dreama brings this commitment to life through a comprehensive initiative that includes awareness and training workshops tailored to the center's children and youth, focusing on digital safety, privacy protection, and distinguishing safe behavior from potential risks.

The initiative also includes training for administrative and educational staff to empower them to play an active role in spreading knowledge and reinforcing a cyber security culture within the educational setting.

"At the National Cyber Security Agency, we believe that digital safety indicators can only be achieved when awareness messages reach every home, every institution, and every child.

Therefore, this partnership is not the end, but the beginning of a sustainable path of joint work aimed at building a secure digital environment for children ”one that strengthens their sense of safety and instills confidence as they step into the future." (QNA)