The Central Bank of Bahrain, in coordination with the National Cyber Security Center, held a specialized awareness event for financial services professionals on securing data amid advances in artificial intelligence and evolving cyber threats. The event focused on strengthening sector readiness, promoting secure practices and improving employees’ understanding of technology-related risks. Sessions addressed the role of employees in protecting data and systems, the use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity and emerging industry trends. The initiative forms part of broader cooperation between the two authorities to develop cybersecurity awareness tailored to the financial sector’s digital environment.
2026-08-31Central Bank of Bahrain
Central Bank of Bahrain holds financial sector cybersecurity event focused on AI-era data risks
The Central Bank of Bahrain and the National Cyber Security Center held a cybersecurity awareness event for financial services professionals focused on data protection in the AI era. Sessions covered human risk, secure practices, artificial intelligence and emerging cyber threats.