Cyber Culture Day «Cyber Community: A Secure Digital Environment»

The Faculty of Information Technologies and Artificial Intelligence at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted Cyber Culture Day under the motto «Cyber Community: A Secure Digital Environment». The event focused on «Cybersecurity in the Academic Environment: Challenges, Risks and Practical Solutions» and brought together more than 100 students, faculty members and staff.

The event was organized by the Department of Cybersecurity and Cryptology of the Faculty. The meeting was held as part of the Cyber Culture Month initiated by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the Comprehensive Plan for Strengthening Information Security for 2026–2028. The main sponsor of the event was CSAI Group.

Dean of the Faculty Timur Imankulov highlighted the growing importance of digital literacy in modern education and emphasized that the security of the academic environment depends on the responsible and conscious behavior of every user.

Asem Turarbek, Head of the Department of Cybersecurity and Cryptology, emphasized the importance of systematically developing a culture of cybersecurity and strengthening practical skills in protecting data, accounts and digital infrastructure.

Experts from AST Cyber Lab, Eurasian Bank and Bank CenterCredit presented real-life cases related to cyberattacks and data breaches. Participants analyzed phishing and social engineering mechanisms, the stages of account takeover, risks associated with deepfake technologies, and potential threats related to information sharing through websites.

The main practical session was conducted by Manas Ospanov, an expert from Kaspersky. The training focused on approaches to building resilience against cyber threats, with particular attention to continuous learning, practicing attack scenarios and applying clear digital security rules in everyday activities.

During the practical exercises, participants learned to identify phishing messages, analyze social engineering scenarios and test digital security tools.

The Cyber Culture Day contributed to the Faculty’s efforts to strengthen digital literacy and promote a responsible approach to cybersecurity within the academic community.