Additional Info

Job title of nominated professional (or team name)Director of National Cyber Excellence Department
Company (where nominated professional or team is working)National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA)
Websitehttps://ncsa.gov.qa/en/
Company size (employees)1,000 to 4,999
CountryQatar
Headquarters RegionMiddle East

Overview

Ms. Dalal Al Aqeedi successfully spearheaded a project that strategically utilized specialized terminology and concepts. She meticulously assigned tasks within the project framework to teams of experts, ensuring that each team member’s unique expertise was aligned with their responsibilities and overseen by her. The project’s primary accomplishment is educating children, with a paramount emphasis on Internet risks, while simultaneously empowering them with foundational skills to safeguard personal data and maintain the security of electronic devices.

Accomplishments

- The team has achieved a significant accomplishment by reshaping the educational landscape for cybersecurity in Qatar.
- The initiative successfully fostered the development of a digitally proficient generation, equipping them with the skills to navigate the internet securely and actively contribute to the ongoing digital transformation within the state. This achievement is highlighted by the project's dual impact on both immediate awareness and long-term societal transformation.
- Consequently, the project not only addressed an urgent cybersecurity need but also nurtured a digitally literate and adept generation prepared to navigate the complexities of the digital environment.