A worrying issue that has joined the list of global problems is cybercrime. Criminals who do not cause direct physical harm can still manipulate people’s minds and commit serious crimes, such as stealing account details, hacking accounts, and spreading viruses and immoral materials. This has caused alarm, as it has the potential to develop into cyber terrorism.
In Uzbekistan, the government has been working to integrate with the world community, and has put in place a policy to effectively use modern computer technologies and information systems. The country has also established international cooperation in order to prevent and combat cybercrime.
This was discussed at the Second International Cybersecurity Summit, “Cybersecurity Summit – Central Eurasia, CSS – 2023”, held in Tashkent. The event was jointly organized by the Cyber Security Center and the Dialogue Events company, and was attended by 130 companies from 24 countries and over 250 delegates.
The summit welcomed representatives from 10 different countries, as well as international organizations such as the International Telecommunication Union, FIRST, and OIC-CERT. Yulia Romanenko, director of the CSS-2023 Conference, pointed out that the event was created to provide a platform for the regional cyber community to exchange experiences, demonstrate solutions, and create new opportunities.
The event program included general discussions, presentation sessions, and an exhibition area. As part of the event, the “Cyberkent” Republican Competition was also held. Experts from Central Asian countries shared their opinions on the current state of the sphere and offered solutions to existing problems.