MIB as banking partner of Police Cyber Expo

Dec 10, 2024, 5:01 AM
MIB was appointed as banking partner of Police Cyber Expo. -- Photo: MIB

MIB was appointed as banking partner of Police Cyber Expo. -- Photo: MIB

Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has been named as the banking partner of the Police Cyber Expo.

The expo will be held from December 11 to December 13 at Hulhumale' Central Park.

The expo will feature stalls on cyber security and sessions conducted by cyber security experts.

An MIB stall will also be set up to provide the bank's services. MIB has a mobile application and internet banking services with strong security measures.

The MIB internet banking and mobile app have many features like two-factor authentication and biometric unlocking.

Police Cyber ​​Expo is a joint effort to create a safe digital environment and familiarize the general public with cyber security.

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