Fire Department Trains Staff Against Phishing and Suspicious Links

The Information Technology Department of the General Fire Force, represented by the Cybersecurity Monitor, organized an awareness workshop titled “Suspicious Links and Phishing,” attended by General Force Commander Brigadier General Talal Mohammed Al-Roumi and several senior officers and commanders of the Force. The event was part of the department’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness and improve readiness to address cyber threats.

According to a statement from the Force, the workshop aimed to raise awareness about the risks of phishing and digital fraud, teach methods for identifying and safely handling suspicious links, and outline preventive measures and best practices for protecting data and information from hacking and cyber exploitation.

The General Fire Force emphasized that the workshop is part of its ongoing efforts to embed a culture of cybersecurity among its personnel, promote the secure use of electronic systems, and safeguard digital information and systems, recognizing that employee awareness serves as the first line of defense against growing cyber threats.