Kazakh citizens will be taught to recognize potential
cyber threats. Domestic IT specialists have developed a free interactive
simulator that models users’ communication with scammers. The project was
presented at the Cyber Steppe conference at the Alem.ai International Centre in
Astana. Participants, including representatives of the public sector, business,
and the IT community, discussed such pressing issues as the cyber resilience of
government systems, modern digital threats linked to AI development, as well as
the needs of the digital market, both online and offline. More than 3,000
specialists took part in the conference. Experts conducted interactive
workshops and shared key information security rules.
«Our goal is to show how each individual can
contribute to the development of cyberculture. A new Digital Code has now been
introduced, which for the first time defines the concept of cybersecurity. This
includes how to protect yourself online, what information can be shared, and
what should not be disclosed. We decided to develop these skills not only
through training but also with the help of an interactive simulator. It
simulates conversations with scammers and allows users to learn in practice how
to recognize their tactics. The simulator will soon be available through eGov
Mobile,» noted Guldana Zhumatay, Project Lead at CitizenSec.kz.
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