18 - 19 Jul 2023
Nairobi, Nigeria
CyFrica 2023
The CyFrica conference line aims to engage African IT and cyber stakeholders into collaboration and knowledge exchange. Following the launch of the Kenyan National Cybersecurity Strategy, CyFrica in Nairobi will foster further regional exchange.
600+ cybersecurity experts and lawyers as well as company and governmental leaders will join the Summit to share best practices in mitigating emerging threats.
18 Jul, 2023
Online
Update for the Least and Other Developing Countries about International Cybersecurity Processes
UNIDIR, ITU, and Diplo Foundation are hosting an informative online webinar tailored for technical professionals in cybersecurity, policy makers, and diplomats from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and other developing countries to better understand current cyber diplomacy discussions happening at the international level.
This webinar, organized under the Cyber for Good project, aims to empower cybersecurity professionals and policy makers in LDCs and other developing countries to better understand key issues pertaining to cyber diplomacy discussions, particularly the Open-ended Working Group on the security of and in the use of information and communications technologies (OEWG).
The session will focus on key agenda points of the OEWG, to equip participants with an understanding of the current implications of these discussions. The OEWG represents significant progress in international cooperation towards an open, secure, stable, accessible, and peaceful ICT environment.
Through improved awareness about the OEWG, this webinar aims to enable LDCs and other developing countries to make informed decisions on cyber diplomacy.
When and Where Tuesday, 18 July 2023 at 10:00 CEST.
The event will take place online.
Participants Delegations, cyber experts as well as members of the multistakeholder community including industry, civil society, and intergovernmental organizations are invited to participate in the webinar.
RSVP by 17 July 2023 to confirm your place at the webinar.
17 Jul 2023
Online
Online Status Check of the Proposal for a UN Cyber Programme of Action
The Cyber Program of the Stimson Centre is hosting an online discussion about the proposal for a UN Cyber Programme of Action (PoA).
This online event is intended as a way for stakeholders to hear directly from the UN Secretariat about the current status of the cyber PoA – what has happened so far, what happens next? – in an effort to demystify and clarify the process. It will also be an opportunity for UNIDIR to provide a preliminary and informal overview of the inputs it has received and learn about initiatives to better coordinate amongst stakeholders. While the event is not closed to government representatives, preference will be given during the Q&A to non-governmental stakeholders.
Featured Speakers include: Katherine Prizeman, Political Affairs Officer, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs; Moliehi Makumane, Researcher, Security and Technology Division, UN Institute for Disarmament Research; and Jérôme Barbier, Head of Outer Space, Digital and Economic Issues, Paris Peace Forum.
13 - 14 Jul 2023
Gurugram, India
G20 Crime and Security Conference
The G20 Conference on "Crime and Security in the age of NFTs, AI and Metaverse" is taking place under the context of India's Presidency of G20.
It is being organised by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of the Government of India and in partnership with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the National Security Council Secretariat (NCSC) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apart from Interpol and UNODC.
The Conference will bring together G20 countries, guest/invitee countries, international bodies and institutions apart from technology leaders and Subject Matter Experts from around the world.
Organisation
3 - 13 Jul 2023
León, Spain
Cybersecurity Summer BootCamp 2023
The Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) and the Organization of American States (OAS) is hosting its eighth edition of the Cybersecurity Summer BootCamp 2023.
This specialized cybersecurity training program aims to provide participants with intensive, hands-on training in relevant topics on the latest techniques for combating cybercrime, cybersecurity incident management and the legislative aspects to be taken into account in all of them.
Parties will belong to one of the following groups:
• CERTs: Technical personnel who work in Incident Response Centers (CERTs or CSIRTs).
• Security forces and bodies: Members of security forces and bodies who work in operational units related to cybersecurity
• Policymakers: Active staff belonging to the judicial or prosecutorial careers, state lawyers, justice administration officials and staff of regulatory or legislative bodies who work in areas related to the legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity.
It will feature a series of practical workshops, keynote lectures and tracks given by international cybersecurity experts, designed to provide an enriching and unique learning experience for participants.
11 Jul 2023
Online
Webinar: Effective Implementation of the CIS Benchmarks and CIS Controls
To ensure effective implementation of the CIS Benchmarks and CIS Controls, as part of the CIS SecureSuite Membership package, this webinar will teach you how to prioritize your security program to meet the requirements of regulatory and compliance frameworks with the CIS Critical Security Controls and CIS Benchmarks, as well as how to assess and implement secure configurations at scale. A CIS SecureSuite Membership can help you to secure your organization, systems, and data to protect against cyber-attacks.
What you’ll learn about:
- How CIS globally recognized security best practices are developed
- How you can automate system configuration assessment and track it over time with CIS-CAT Pro Assessor and Dashboard
- When you may need to customize configuration policies, and how you can do that on CIS WorkBench
- How to save time by remediating system configurations at scale with CIS Build Kits
- How to collaboratively track your organization's CIS Controls implementation and identify opportunities for improvement
- Bring your questions and get ready for a deep-dive into the CIS SecureSuite Membership resources.
7 Jul, 2023
Webinar: Cybersecurity Governance In Southeast Asia
This webinar follows a two-day discussion among regional and international experts on the linkages between cybersecurity, technological vulnerabilities, and security sector governance in Southeast Asia. It will discuss the role of security sector actors in managing the security risks posed by international technological advances. The public event is organised in cooperation with DCAF's partners in Southeast Asia and brings together experts from both state and non-state institutions.
It aims to draw attention to the region's unique cybersecurity needs and explore how security sector governance and reform (SSG/R) can be used to protect cybersecurity interests.
The panel will feature speakers who will discuss the specific cybersecurity challenges in Southeast Asia, the role of security sector actors in protecting regional and national cybersecurity, the potential benefits of effective cybersecurity governance, and the essential reforms needed to enable security institutions to fulfil their protective responsibilities. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the panelists, ask questions and actively engage in thought-provoking discussions on the topic.
3 - 4 Jul 2023
Singapore, Singapore
Global Cyber Policy Dialogues: Southeast Asia
The Observer Research Foundation America and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, in partnership with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, hosting Global Cyber Policy Dialogues: Southeast Asia.
This invitation-only event will focus on the emerging cyber threat landscape in the Southeast Asia region, cyber confidence building measures to prevent misperception and reduce conflict, public private partnership engagement, and the United Nations normative framework for cyber stability.
This event is part of a larger Global Cyber Dialogue Series being undertaken by ORF America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, aimed at developing networks and building capacity to address the international dimensions of major cyber challenges. The initiative is intended to complement ongoing international-level cyber processes, including the United Nations Open-ended Working Group on Security of and in the use of ICTs and Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime.
26 - 29 Jun 2023
Tel Aviv, Israel
Cyber Week 2023
Israel's Cyber Week is an annual globally acclaimed cybersecurity event that brings together a wide variety of participants from experts, industry leaders, startups, investors, to academics, diplomats, and government officials. On offer are roundtables, panels, workshops, forums, BSides, competitions, and over 9,000 expected attendees.
Themes & Topics
28 - 29 Jun 2023
Geneva, Switzerland
Roundtable: Strategic importance of the Western Balkans and Cybersecurity challenges
The Embassy of the Czech Republic acts as the NATO Contact Point Embassy to Switzerland.
To further regional commitment to the security and stability of the Western Balkans, a roundtable has been organised to enhance long-term solidarity and stability and fulfilment of European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations. Within this agenda, cybersecurity and malicious actors remain a point of discussion and cooperation.
