al khaliji

• next generation bank supports QCB regulations
• 3-days training program attended by all al khaliji employees
• effective employee security training key to reducing security breaches

Doha, 26 May 2010: al khaliji, the region's 'next generation bank', is empowering its employees in the fight against information security threats by hosting a three-day Security Training Awareness program recently for al khaliji employees.

Information Security has become critical to mitigating risks that can destroy an organization's reputation, violate a customer's privacy, compromise intellectual property, and in some cases, endanger lives. Information Security Awareness is an essential part of the bank's systems and information security procedures. Not only it can protect the confidentiality of the bank and its customers, but it also complies with the latest Qatar Central Bank's information security regulations.

The bank's Security Training Awareness program educated al khaliji employees in understanding the risks associated with information security and the measures designed to minimize and control these risks.

"Because employees are on the frontline every day, they are the Bank's greatest security asset, all Banks should internally bolster their security awareness by educating and empowering employees, a financial institution's first and most important line of defence." Commented the Group's Chief Risk Officer at al khaliji, Mr. Steve Reece.

Although this is the second time that al khaliji conducts a security awareness program for its employees the Bank aims to run follow-up sessions during the year, with an aim to take a proactive role in safeguarding both, the country's financial services infrastructure and its own.