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The EU Cyber Diplomacy Fellowship concluded this week with a participation in the 8th United Nation’s session of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on ICTs and several side-events!   The #OEWG, and briefings and side-events on cyber-espionage, protection of critical infrastructure, international cooperation and ransomware helped to enhance their skills in cyber diplomacy and #cybersecurity.   🔗 Read further on our web: https://lnkd.in/dxEb6MFA   The fellowship, in cooperation with EU Cyber Direct – EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative, has been instrumental in supporting professionals from governmental and non-governmental sectors in addressing critical issues such as countering cybercrime, strengthening cyber resilience, data governance, and digital cooperation.   As the #EUCDFellowship concludes, the participants from 🇧🇯 🇨🇴 🇩🇴 🇪🇹 🇮🇳 🇯🇲 🇲🇽 🇲🇪 🇳🇬 🇷🇸 🇸🇨 🇹🇹 🇺🇬 🇺🇦 🇺🇾 return to home to continue contributing to international cyber diplomacy debates, strengthening global efforts to promote a secure digital future. The Fellows ➡ Jamila Akaaga Ade (Nee Maishanu), Yazid AKANHO, Anahiby Becerril, Akriti Bopanna, Matías Andrés Eustathiou, Trezawnah Gordon, Denisa Kurtagic, Maja Lakusic, Germán López Ardila, Ellen Martínez de Cooreman, Moses Owiny, Beryl Payet, Sorene Assefa ( CISSP® CISM ISO ITIL COBIT PRINCE2), Dr. Troy Smith, Олексій/Oleksiy Ткаченко/Tkachenko

Our expert Marcel Gerardino underlines in the talk for the interview series with our experts that the most significant challenge is the lack of attention #cybersecurity had up until very recently, often taking a backseat to profitability. In the interview, he also explained his interest in cybersecurity: sense of duty to protect systems, because #technology has great value for advancing societies, but in the wrong hands, it has potential to cause a lot of harm. Read full interview here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dDSg4Cd4

We shared Estonia’s 🇪🇪 and Europe’s 🇪🇺 #cybersecurity perspectives at the Annual Meeting of the Cybersecurity Alliance for Mutual Progress (CAMP) in Seoul 🇰🇷 this week, and emphasized that incident response in the AI-age needs to evolve with technology.   The use of #AI in cybersecurity is a battle between machines. As attackers use AI to generate phishing attacks and predict patterns, defenders must adopt automated threat hunting and predictive analytics. Prioritizing supply chain cybersecurity is crucial.   Director of EU CyberNet, Liina Areng highlighted also best practices from Riigi Infosüsteemi Amet // Estonian Information System Authority (NCSC-EE) for robust cybersecurity such as 24/7 monitoring, operational information exchange, regular threat assessments, and a national cyber reserve. From the #EU perspective, she discussed building resilience through strategy, regulations, cross-border networks and global capacity building via undertakings such as #EUCyberNet and LAC4 .   🔗 Read key take-aways of intervention: https://lnkd.in/dS_Esyqx

🌐 We co-hosted a side-event of the #UN Open-ended Working Group on ICTs on strengthening regional cyber norms guidance through practice-based approaches, particularly in combating #ransomware. Key Highlights: 🔹 Acknowledged that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have been dealing with an increasing number of ransomware incidents in recent years, disproportionately impacting governments and critical national infrastructure; 🔹 Shared experiences of national models and capabilities countering cyber threats, and discussed on rapid response protocols and coordinated international efforts; 🔹 Highlighted the need for practice-oriented dialogue to address ransomware as an emerging threat to international peace and security. 🔗 Read the conclusions in full on our web: https://lnkd.in/dpxPCrRe Thank you Royal United Services Institute, Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Chile, Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores República Dominicana, LAC4 and Permanent Mission of Estonia to the UN for co-organisation!

Looking forward to interesting week ahead with the EU Cyber Diplomacy Fellowship fellows as the #EUCDFellowship concludes this week with a study visit to New York for the #UN Open-Ended Working Group on ICTs and side-events!   We kicked off yesterday with stakeholder community briefing, and side-events on cyber in conflict, economic cyber-espionage and ransomware. In addition to week-long negotiations and briefings, the fellows’ have opportunity to participate in several other side-events on topics such as nuclear infrastructure cybersecurity, cyber capacity building and cyber resilience   We launched the fellowship with EU Cyber Direct – EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative to foster global cooperation and contribution to the UN framework for responsible state behaviour and pave the way for a secure digital future.   🔗 https://lnkd.in/dMKWHwfU

Un verdadero honor participar como keynote Speaker en este evento. IA- Ciberseguridad y papel de la Universidad en las estrategias de desarrollo de los países! EU CyberNet Merili Soosalu A real honor to participate as keynote Speaker in this event. AI- Cybersecurity and the role of the University in the development strategies of countries! Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

Our EU Cyber Diplomacy Fellowship is nearing to its final chapter next week in New York at the UN open-ended working group on ICT after series on get-togethers, online sessions and meetings - stay tuned for updates from the week ahead, and insights from our fellows! We launched the fellowship with EU Cyber Direct – EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative to foster global cooperation and contribution to the #UN framework for responsible state behaviour and pave the way for a secure #digital future. The fellowship supports professionals from governmental and non-governmental stakeholders in engaging in international #cyberdiplomacy debates through the development of skills and knowledge at individual level by covering issues such as countering #cybercrime, strengthening #cyberresilience, data governance and digital cooperation. Our joint initiative is dedicated to bolster the experience of junior and mid-level professionals in cyber diplomacy from 🇧🇯 🇨🇴 🇩🇴 🇪🇹 🇮🇳 🇯🇲 🇲🇽 🇲🇪 🇳🇬 🇷🇸 🇸🇨 🇹🇹 🇺🇬 🇺🇦 🇺🇾 . Get to know our fellows and read more about the #EUCDFellowship here: https://lnkd.in/dWvbqvFP

❗ Reminder❗ 📣 Call for Papers and Presentations 📣 📣 Convocatoria de ponencias y presentaciones 📣 We are inviting submissions from individuals and teams interested in presenting their work, research, and insights at Cyber Week @LAC4 2024 which takes place 11th to 15th November in Santo Domingo. 🗓 Deadline for submissions: 6th July 2024 🔗 Additional information & submissions: https://lnkd.in/dJSX2ryu #CyberWeekLAC4

📣 33rd #EUCyberNet Club Event on sub-sea cables and #cybersecurity is taking place on 4th July! 🔐 Open for members of our expert pool only - join here https://lnkd.in/dPM4Dm8X 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dKD_KFmz

Our Experts Lead Cecilia Popa was a keynote speaker at the 10th C-DAYS conference which focused on leveling your skills UP. In her keynote, she emphasised the importance of securing top-tier #cyber expertise, offering opportunities for continuous development, and nurturing a network of cyber excellence. Enhancing cyber skills leads to high levels of societal resilience and the ability to effectively mitigate and respond to cyber threats. Read main messages of the keynote on our web: https://lnkd.in/dqDzXPbB #cdays2024 Centro Nacional de Cibersegurança - Portuguese National Cybersecurity Centre