In Iraq, INSS launches first cyber-security platform

Baghdad - INA

The National Security Service-INSS announced, today, Friday, the launch of the first cyber-security platform in Iraq.

The Service said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Based on the security and intelligence responsibility of the National Security Agency in combating all phenomena that threaten societal and national security, we announce the launch of the first cyber-security platform in Iraq," noting that "security and military operations alone are not sufficient to confront phenomena. There must be awareness and education campaigns targeting society in order to fortify itself against these phenomena."

INSS added, "Based on this topic, the National Security Service participated in the book fair at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds. The aim of the participation is to build bridges of trust and cooperation with citizens, as well as to introduce the official platforms and the mechanism of communication with the National Security Service," noting that "more than one team went down to the Baghdad International Fairgrounds. The first team is specialized in cyber-security, and the second team is a volunteer team that went down to the National Security Service's special wing to distribute awareness publications."

INSS also pointed out that "this platform secures the links used by citizens for fear that these links may carry some malicious files and also to know whether citizens' data has been leaked or not," indicating that "citizens can access this platform, which bears the name "Aman", and it is easy to use."

In conclusion the National Security Service explained that "the experimental launch of this platform took place today, and there was agreement from a large number of citizens to try this platform with the aim of protecting and fortifying their personal data."