26 Feb, 2024
Online
CERT NZ – Own Your Online: Online Security Basics for Business
Are you a business owner wanting to know where to start with your online security?
Join us for an interactive webinar as we unravel the world of online security - in a way that's approachable and tailored for your small business.
What to Expect?
• Understanding the Basics: We'll break down those online security concepts that can often seem a bit tricky, into simple digestible bits, ensuring that you grasp the fundamentals without the technical jargon.
• Exposing Online Threats: We'll explore common online threats without the intimidation factor. Learn how to identify and address potential risks to keep your business secure.
• Practical Tips for Business Owners: We'll talk about best practices and what actionable steps you can take to keep your business secure.
• Interactive Q&A Session: Have burning questions or want us to dive into certain areas? Our experts will be on hand to provide their insights and guidance, to make sure you leave with a clearer understanding of online security for your business.
Why Attend?
Cyber-attacks on businesses are continuing to rise. Whether your business is big or small, learn about protections you need in place to keep your data, networks, customer information, and your reputation secure.
February 25, 2024 - February 26, 2024
Singapore
Critical Technology Standards for fighting transnational organized crime in Southeast Asia
The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise Southeast Asia Hub (GFCE SEA) played a vital role in addressing the challenges posed by transnational organized crime in the digital sphere. The “Critical Technology Standards in Combatting Transnational Organized Crime” conference was held on February 26 and 27, 2024 at the Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was organized by Lydekker, with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (AU DFAT). The organizer brought together experts to discuss key topics including Cybersecurity Standards, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Cybersecurity emerged as a paramount concern during the conference, as experts delved into the importance of establishing robust standards to protect digital infrastructures against sophisticated cyber threats. With cybercrime transcending borders, the adoption of standardized cybersecurity measures becomes essential for fostering collaboration and information sharing among nations in Southeast Asia.
Artificial Intelligence also garnered significant attention, with discussions revolving around its potential in combating organized crime. The conference highlighted AI-driven technologies' capacity to enhance predictive analytics, threat detection, and law enforcement capabilities. However, participants also emphasized the necessity of ethical guidelines and responsible AI governance to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.
The Internet of Things (IoT) was another critical focus area, with experts examining its dual role as both an asset and a potential vulnerability in the fight against transnational crime. While IoT technologies offer unprecedented convenience and efficiency, they also introduce new avenues for exploitation by cybercriminals. Establishing standardized protocols for securing IoT devices and networks emerged as a pressing priority to mitigate risks and safeguard critical infrastructure.
In addition to discussing these vital topics, GFCE SEA took the opportunity to introduce participants to its clearing house and outlined its mandate to assist member countries in addressing cyber threats. As a collaborative platform, GFCE SEA serves as a focal point for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and technical assistance, empowering member countries to enhance their cyber resilience and response capabilities.
The attendance of GFCE SEA at the Critical Technology Standards conference underscores the importance of international cooperation and coordination in combatting transnational organized crime.
20 Feb, 2024
Online
Mainstreaming Cybersecurity in the Development Agenda of Latin America and the Caribbean (English & Spanish)
This webinar aims to bring together experts, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss and raise awareness about the significance of cybersecurity as an integral part of the Latin American and Caribbean region's digital growth. More broadly, the compendium aims to develop a comprehensive reference document that outlines practical approaches, lessons learned, and actionable strategies for integrating cybersecurity capacity-building into broader digital development efforts. It acts as a tangible outcome of cross-sectoral collaborative efforts, fostering a shared vision among stakeholders and shaping future international deliberations on cyber capacity building and digital development.
Este seminario web tiene como objetivo reunir a expertos, profesionales y formuladores de políticas para discutir y crear conciencia sobre la importancia de la ciberseguridad como parte integral del crecimiento digital de la región de América Latina y el Caribe. En términos más generales, el compendio tiene como objetivo desarrollar un documento de referencia integral que describa enfoques prácticos, lecciones aprendidas y estrategias viables para integrar el desarrollo de capacidades en ciberseguridad en esfuerzos más amplios de desarrollo digital. Actúa como un resultado tangible de esfuerzos de colaboración intersectorial, fomentando una visión compartida entre las partes interesadas y dando forma a futuras deliberaciones internacionales sobre el desarrollo de capacidades cibernéticas y el desarrollo digital.
February 20, 2024
Online
2024 Cyber Dialogues: Part I
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is pleased to invite you to the first session of the 2024 Cyber Dialogues.
This first dialogue will host sharp conversations featuring nuanced viewpoints between diplomats, policymakers, think tanks and private sector to create a fuller picture of the dynamics on existing and potential threats to cyberspace. Key questions include:
What are the most pertinent challenges of the malicious use of ICT, and how are they evolving over time?
How have cyber threats evolved over time, and do OEWG discussions reflect States’ and stakeholders’ perceptions?
What joint State-private sector initiatives currently address supply chain challenges and proliferation of malicious tools?
What is the impact of ICT threats on multiple sectors, including the healthcare, maritime, aviation and energy sectors and how are States responding to these threats?
29 Jan - 9 Feb 2024
New York, United States
Concluding Session Ad-hoc Committee on Cybercrime – New York
13 - 15 Dec 2023
Bucharest, Romania
Octopus Conference on Cybercrime
This year’s Conference will take place in Bucharest, Romania between 13-15 December, providing an opportunity for cybercrime experts from public and private sectors as well as international and non-governmental organisations from all over the world to share experience. High-level interventions are envisaged.
The focus for the 2023 edition will be two-fold:
1. Securing and sharing electronic evidence: the tools are here – let’s use them!
2. Capacity building on cybercrime and electronic evidence: 10 years of Cybercrime Programme Office (C-PROC) – What impact so far; what’s next?
The conference will also include an expo area with booths where projects, partners and other initiatives will have the possibility to showcase their work.
Registration will be open from 1 September to 31 October 2023 on the dedicated Conference webpage (https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/octopus-conference-2023)
Organisation
15 Dec, 2023
New York and Online
[OEWG Side-Event] Fostering Information Sharing and Transparency on Cyber Capacity-Building: A collaboration between UNIDIR Cyber Policy Portal and GFCE Cybil Portal
WHAT: The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) are pleased to invite you to a side event to announce a collaborative effort that enriches the existing UNIDIR Cyber Policy Portal by integrating capacity building data from the GFCE Cybil Portal. In the spirit of collaboration and by leveraging existing resources, this initiative will enhance the security of and in the use of ICTs through improving awareness of existing resources, facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, and encouraging greater transparency in cyber capacity building efforts.
UNIDIR's Cyber Policy Portal provides a comprehensive overview of cyber policy landscapes across all 193 UN Member States and select intergovernmental organisations. The UNIDIR Cyber Policy Portal has been acknowledged as a global confidence-building measure in the second Annual Progress Report of the OEWG on ICTs which has been subsequently welcomed by the UNGA. Now, the Portal is evolving as it incorporates data from nearly 900 capacity building projects sourced from the GFCE Cybil Portal.
GFCE’s Cybil Portal is the largest global, open and free knowledge repository for and by the international cyber capacity building (CCB) community. It facilitates a baseline understanding of the CCB landscape through mapping almost 900 projects and activities, over 400 tools and resources, actor information and an events calendar.
During the upcoming launch event, participants will gain insights into the capabilities of the UNIDIR Cyber Policy Portal and the GFCE Cybil Portal, along with other digital tools and initiatives provided by the organisations. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to acquaint themselves with the expanded capabilities of the platforms, helping them better understand how these tools can actively contribute to strengthening the global cyber capacity building landscape. Regional perspectives will be shared, and participants are encouraged to reflect and intervene from the floor.
AGENDA:
• Opening Remarks – Giacomo Persi Paoli, Head of Security and Technology Programme, UNIDIR
• UNIDIR Cyber Policy Portal & Other Digital Tools – Lenka Filipová, Digital Tools Coordinator, Security and Technology Programme, UNIDIR
• GFCE Cybil Portal – Chris Painter, President, GFCE Foundation Board
• Ambassador Richard Kadlčák, Director, the Cybersecurity Department, Special Envoy for Cyber Space, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Czech Republic
• Daniela Ruiz, Director for Cybersecurity and Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico
• Emmanuella Darkwah, Senior Manager, International Cooperation, Cyber Security Agency, Ghana
• Shariffah Rashidah Syed Othman, Director of Policy and International Cooperation at the National Cyber Security Agency, Malaysia
Moderated by Giacomo Persi Paoli, Head of Security and Technology Programme, UNIDIR
The presentations will be followed by an interactive Q&A session with the audience.
WHEN & WHERE: Friday 15 December 2023, 13:15 – 14:30 EDT. Hybrid format – Conference Room 7, United Nations Headquarters, New York and online. Light lunch will be provided to the participants attending in person. If attending online, please consult this website to find your local time.
PARTICIPANTS: We welcome OEWG delegations and cyber experts, as well as members of the multi-stakeholder community including industry, civil society, and intergovernmental organizations (ECOSOC status). Please kindly note that UNIDIR is not able to grant access to the United Nations Headquarters for those who are not already in possession of the UN accreditation.
RSVP: Please register here (https://forms.office.com/e/y0v7UJYsu2) by Thursday 14 December 2023. You are kindly requested to specify if you will be attending in person or connecting remotely. Early registrations are encouraged. For those joining online, the link to access the event will be provided by email to registered participants one day prior to the session. For any questions, please contact the UNIDIR Security and Technology Programme (sectec-unidir@un.org).
11 - 15 Dec 2023
New York, United States
Sixth session: Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies
At the sixth substantive session to the open-ended working group, the group will consider progress made in the development of rules, norms and principles of responsible behaviour of States, with a view to promoting common understandings in the sphere of information security.
7 Dec 2023
Geneva / Hybrid, Switzerland
Cyber Norms in Action: The Launch of the Geneva Manual
''Cyber norms in action: How to translate diplomatic agreements into real security for us all?'' will launch the Geneva Manual, a comprehensive guide on non-state actors’ contributions to the implementation of cyber norms, developed by the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace.
The Dialogue particularly asks how the norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs) might be best operationalised (or implemented) by relevant actors as a means to contribute to international security and peace.
The event will take place in a hybrid format.
6 - 7 Dec 2023
Brussels, Belgium
Closing the Gap Conference 2023
The EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative – EU Cyber Direct is joining forces with research institutions and civil society organisations around the world to organize the third edition of the Closing the Gap Conference.
This two-day, in-person, conference aims to explore regional perspectives on emerging and disruptive digital technologies. The motivation for this thematic focus is threefold:
1. To de-center approaches to emerging and disruptive digital technologies that have largely been Western/European-centric;
2. To explore the diversity of interpretations regarding associated challenges and opportunities:
3. To enrich the state of the art with novel research ideas, theoretical insights, and empirical case studies.
The conference aims to bring to the fore a variety of perspectives, ideas, and mechanisms from different disciplines to inform policymakers, cyber diplomats and academics, as well as contribute to evidence-based policymaking. Scholars are welcomed from fields as diverse as international relations, security studies, political science, law, behavioural science, computer science, science and technology studies, sociology, and communication studies.
