Central Bank Governor Arrives in Russia for International Conference on Cybersecurity in Financial Affairs
Weezha Roz-Kabul– In the current era of expanding digital banking and modern technologies, cyber threats have become one of the greatest challenges for financial sectors globally.
Cyberattacks can threaten the financial infrastructure of nations, causing significant damage to sensitive customer data and financial processes.
For this reason, ensuring security in digital banking and enhancing capacities to counter cyber threats are critically important.
In this context, Noor Ahmad Agha, Governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, along with a delegation from the bank, has traveled to Yekaterinburg, Russia, to participate in the international conference on”Cybersecurity in Financial Affairs”, held from February 19 to 21, 2025.
This conference, hosted by the Ural Association, brings together reputable representatives from various countries in finance and cybersecurity.
It serves as a vital platform for exchanging views and sharing international experiences on cyber threats and mitigation strategies.
The primary objective of the conference is to examine security challenges in digital banking systems and adopt effective measures to counter cyber threats.
Discussions will focus on:
– Enhancing capabilities to combat cyberattacks.
Safeguarding digital banking security.
Developing protective frameworks for emerging technologies.
For Da Afghanistan Bank, this conference is a unique opportunity to:
Leverage cutting-edge advancements in cybersecurity.
Implement effective measures to counter cyber threats in Afghanistan’s banking sector.
Acquire up-to-date information and techniques to protect the country’s financial systems against cyber risks.
In recent years, the rapid growth of online and digital banking services in Afghanistan and other countries has doubled the importance of cybersecurity.
Threats such as DDoS attacks,system breaches,sensitive data theft, and phishing can undermine public trust in financial systems and disrupt banking operations.
Under these circumstances, it is essential for banks and financial institutions not only to protect their infrastructure but also to improve their capacity to respond to threats.
For Da Afghanistan Bank, securing digital banking networks and systems is critical to maintaining public trust and credibility.
Participation in this conference enables Da Afghanistan Bank to:
Foster international collaborations.
Gain new knowledge in cybersecurity. Learn from the experiences of advanced nations.
The bank aims to utilize insights from the conference to develop innovative methods for enhancing digital banking security and creating protective frameworks for modern systems.
Additionally, this event provides an opportunity to strengthen ties with global banks and financial institutions, paving the way for improved security measures in Afghanistan’s banking sector.
Da Afghanistan Bank hopes to adopt practical strategies from other countries’ cybersecurity experiences and implement them effectively to counter cyber threats.
Addressing digital banking security challenges and adopting preventive measures will help the bank mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain systems that are resilient and up-to-date.
Conclusion:
Da Afghanistan Bank’s participation in the International Conference on Cybersecurity in Financial Affairs in Yekaterinburg, Russia, marks a key step toward enhancing digital banking security in Afghanistan.
This conference not only allows the bank to benefit from global cybersecurity expertise but also establishes a foundation for strengthening international partnerships.
By applying the knowledge gained, Da Afghanistan Bank can upgrade its security systems and manage cyber threats more effectively.
Weezha Roz
