Minister Ihsaan stresses need for enhancing capabilities to prevent cyber crimes

Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan has underscored the critical need for enhancing the capabilities to manage cyberspace and prevent cyber crimes. The remarks were made by the minister during his address at the Cyber Expo 2024 inauguration ceremony. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Ihusaan stressed that the annual increase in cyber crimes were a global issue, noting that the financial loss of these crimes exceed trillions of dollars. Highlighting that the Maldives also faces the risk of various cyber crimes, the minister emphasised the importance of increasing and strengthening the capabilities to prevent such crimes. He added that it was essential to increase the investment for the field as well. Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau disclosed that the rate of cyber crimes in the Maldives were also increasing. Recognising the loss incurred by the victims of these crimes, the commissioner called for unified efforts of all authorities and institutions to enhance the cybersecurity field. The Cyber Expo 2024, is an exposition organised by experts in the field and relevant institutions, with an aim of showcasing the crimes committed in the cyberspace, and the new innovations underway to curb such crimes. The expo features a special challenge relating to the field, and Maldives Police Service (MPS) stated that decisions have been made to award individuals who complete the challenge.