A seminar on cybersecurity and the use of artificial intelligence was held at the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan, attended by Michael Daniel, Chief Executive Officer of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan; Yerzhan Zhakupov, Senior Advisor; and Aidynkhan Kayratov, a representative of the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Opening the event, Michael Daniel, СEO of the AAK, emphasized the importance of ensuring cybersecurity and making responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence technologies in the organization’s operations.

Department directors attended the seminar in person, while employees of the organization’s structural units joined online.

Speaker Aidynkhan Kayratov briefed participants on digital legislation, internal organizational policies, annual employee training, audits of digital assets, and oversight of critical facilities. The discussion also covered current cyber threats, the protection of official information and personal data, requirements for using digital services for work-related purposes, and the opportunities and risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Participants asked the speaker questions regarding the use of cloud-based videoconferencing services when interacting with international organizations, employees’ participation in remote training through platforms operated by foreign training centers, and the storage of official documents in corporate and external cloud services.

In conclusion, the importance of all employees adhering to cyber hygiene practices was emphasized, as a significant proportion of information leaks are attributable to social engineering techniques and human factors. Participants also put forward proposals to hold similar seminars regularly to raise employees’ awareness of information security.