{"id":285939,"date":"2026-02-03T16:55:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insurancekhabar.com\/?p=285939"},"modified":"2026-02-03T16:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:10:06","slug":"nepal-bankers-association-and-visa-host-workshop-on-strengthening-cybersecurity-resilience-in-nepal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.insurancekhabar.com\/nepal-bankers-association-and-visa-host-workshop-on-strengthening-cybersecurity-resilience-in-nepal\/","title":{"rendered":"Nepal Bankers\u2019 Association and Visa Host Workshop on Strengthening Cybersecurity Resilience in Nepal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nepal Bankers\u2019 Association (NBA), in collaboration with Visa, successfully organized a national workshop titled \u201cStrengthening Cybersecurity Resilience in Nepal\u201d on January 27, 2026, in Kathmandu. The event brought together high\u2011level representatives from government, regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and international development partners to advance Nepal\u2019s cybersecurity readiness amid an evolving digital financial landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural session was attended by distinguished guests from the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, the Cyber Security Directorate of the Nepal Army, Nepal Rastra Bank, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) among others\u2014reflecting the country\u2019s unified commitment to safeguarding the digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the gathering, Mr. Bam Bahadur Mishra, Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, underscored the importance of strengthening Nepal\u2019s digital financial ecosystem and enhancing cyber risk management across institutions.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop featured two key technical presentations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cEmerging Trends in Cyber\u2011Enabled Frauds and Scams: Nepalese Context\u201d delivered by the Cyber Bureau, Nepal Police, highlighting the current threat landscape and law\u2011enforcement challenges.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cShaping a Secure Digital Future\u201d presented by Visa, outlining global best practices and collaborative approaches to cyber defense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A high\u2011level panel discussion titled \u201cBuilding a Coordinated National Cybersecurity Ecosystem: Roles, Responsibilities and Way Forward\u201d brought together experts including representatives from the banking sector, regulatory authorities, and cybersecurity specialists. Panelists emphasized the need for stronger inter\u2011agency coordination, capacity building, and improved public\u2011private partnerships to bolster national cyber resilience.<\/p>\n<p>During the closing session, Mr. Vaibhav Taranekar, Vice\u2011President &amp; COO \u2013 Visa India &amp; South Asia, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks, acknowledging all stakeholders for their contributions and insights. He also announced a major new capacity\u2011building initiative:<br \/>\nthrough specialized cybersecurity training across all seven provinces of Nepal.<\/p>\n<p>The event served as a platform for knowledge sharing, dialogue, and collaboration as Nepal continues to strengthen its cybersecurity posture in the face of growing digital threats.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nepal Bankers\u2019 Association (NBA), in collaboration with Visa, successfully organized a national workshop titled \u201cStrengthening Cybersecurity Resilience in Nepal\u201d on January 27, 2026, in Kathmandu. The event brought together high\u2011level representatives from government, regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and international development partners to advance Nepal\u2019s cybersecurity readiness amid an evolving digital financial landscape. 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