The 5th APT Cyber Security Forum (CSF-5) began in Ulaanbaatar on Monday May 26th.

The Forum, organized by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT), hosted by the Information Technology, Post and Telecommunications Authority (ITPTA) is being held at the Best Western Premier Tuushin hotel  from 26th to 28th May.

The forum is being represented by participants from 20 Asia-Pacific countries to help with the implementation of the project “Provide security of information” that was launched by the Information Technology, Post and Telecommunications Authority. Participant countries include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, North Korea, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Fiji, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, and Japan.  The Forum aims to bring together stakeholders responsible for Cyber security systems in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance the regional collaborative efforts in combating cybercrime, enhancing cyber security, countering spam activities and other threats.

Forum participants will also share information on practical experiences, knowledge, and expertise on cyber security including public awareness.