4.23. Think global, build local: the role of regional cyber capacity centers
Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C) / Government of Montenegro / Government of Slovenia / Government of France Local ownership is a precondition for effective and sustainable cyber capacity building. The proliferation of regional capacity building centres in recent years constitutes a new model for engagement with partner countries in their own regions. They serve […]
4.22. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: developing national cyber crisis management plan
NRD Cyber Security / Government of Lithuania Cyber incidents are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. They can result in cyber security crisis or emergency situations which could lead to demonstrable harm to the national security, economy, or foreign relations. After significant investments in establishing functioning cyber incident management institutions (e.g., CERTs, SOCs, ISACs), the second wave of […]
4.27. Hacking the gender gap: unconventional strategies for women’s inclusion in cybersecurity
CyberSafe Foundation The gender gap is still a major impediment to establishing inclusive, robust and resilient digital ecosystems. With just a quarter of the global cybersecurity workforce being women, it’s time to rewrite the script. To bridge the gap and empower women in cybersecurity, unconventional strategies are needed for attracting and retaining women in the […]
1.2. Genie in a bottle? Market mechanisms for cyber resilient development
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development To weave sustainability into the financing of cyber resilience activities in developing countries requires utilizing the full range of available financial streams and market mechanisms. The private sector and capital markets are under pressure to digitalize services, assets, business processes, and value chains in a secure and efficient way. To service this […]
Regional session: The Americas and Carribean
GFCE Panel, 60 minutes The GFCE Hub for the Americas and the Caribbean Region will facilitate a discussion around the importance of integrating a gender perspective within National Cybersecurity Strategies in the Latin American and the Caribbean region. By featuring real cases studies from two countries, this session will offer practical insights into the progress […]
2.6. Strengthening the resilience of critical information infrastructure
European Union / Cyber Security Agency of Singapore Strengthening the cyber resilience of critical information infrastructure is essential to enabling social and economic development and to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is also essential to maintaining international security and stability. The combination of increased digitalization and interdependence of critical infrastructure and services requires a […]
4.18. Not all about the money: how low-income countries can strengthen their cyber resilience
Cyber Defense Africa / Togo National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCy) / Togo Ministry of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation Small and low-income countries whose development depends on digital services and knowledge economy need also robust cyber resilience. However, their efforts to provide high quality services in this domain are hampered by limited resources and conflicting priorities. […]
4.17. It takes a village! The community behind successful technical capacity
FIRST The building of strong technical capabilities, organizations, and workforces are a critical bedrock to developing cyber capacity. However, it takes more than just training and equipment to achieve lasting impact in this space. It takes organically developed and locally driven operational communities of practice who help connect practitioners, build networks of trust and information […]
2.8. Staying ahead of the curve: cybercrime in the era of new tech
World Economic Forum / Government of Ghana New and emerging technologies continue to develop at an exponential pace. But so do the opportunities for their exploitation by malicious actors. Technological innovations, such as Artificial Intelligence, are leveraged by cybercriminals to create new attack tools and techniques, increasing their operational capabilities and diversifying their targets globally. […]