{
  "id": 11733069,
  "title": "National cybersecurity awareness campaign aims to build strong culture, official says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/national-cybersecurity-awareness-campaign-aims-to-build-strong",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-03T17:39:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/6t37v3sxy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign is focused on cultivating a strong security culture and increasing public awareness, as stated by Hammoud Al-Hammoud, Director of Awareness at the National Cybersecurity Authority. In a phone interview, Al-Hammoud emphasized that the campaign aims to instill a robust culture and elevate awareness among the general populace, thereby promoting national security values and adhering to best security practices. He highlighted that cybersecurity awareness is a continuous process, particularly since the cyber landscape is constantly evolving with new threats. Al-Hammoud stressed the significance of empowering individuals to bolster their cybersecurity and adopt safe behaviors and practices that safeguard both individuals and society from potential risks. The National Cybersecurity Authority has initiated the sixth iteration of the National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign, with the goal of elevating information security awareness and establishing a cybersecurity culture across all societal segments. This initiative aligns with Global Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is commemorated each October, as part of the authority's efforts to enhance national cybersecurity awareness and enable the public to navigate emerging threats securely.",
  "summary": "The National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign seeks to foster a robust security culture and raise public awareness, according to a senior official.",
  "key_points": [
    "National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign aims to build strong security culture.",
    "Hammoud Al-Hammoud, Director of Awareness, emphasizes public awareness.",
    "Campaign's sixth iteration aligns with Global Cybersecurity Awareness Month."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}