3 Mar, 2022
Online, Kenya
“A study paper on human-centred cybersecurity: Kenyan FinTech sector” Launch Event
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm CET (4.00 pm – 5.30 pm EAT)
Launch of “A study paper on human-centred cybersecurity: Kenyan FinTech sector” authored by KICTANet and commissioned by Trust4Cyber-Flagship.
This study maps the cybersecurity landscape in Kenya with a focus on the financial sector, and advocates for a human-centric approach in cybersecurity in the sector. It also provides the Kenyan country context in legislation, stakeholders, and the financial sector noting the increased access, use and adoption of ICTs in the country facilitating digital payments and e - commerce.
Agenda
- Welcoming – Salomé Eggler, Head of Digital Transformation Centre Kenya
- Presentation of the outcomes / recommendations of the study paper – Ali Hussein, Chairman Board of Trustees at Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and Executive Board Member at Africa Fintech Network,
- Commenting of recommendations from different sectors
o Government (Communications Authority Kenya)
o Civil society (Nanjira Sambuli, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
o Private Sector (Catherine Muraga, Stanbic Bank)
- Q+ A
- Closing – Deborah Klein, Trust4Cyber-Flagship
Themes & Topics
2 Mar, 2022
Online
What Future for International Cybercrime Cooperation ? – LIVE STREAMED EVENT
18:00-19:00 UTC / 13:00-14:00 EST
A new United Nation (UN) process will officially begin on February 28, 2022 – the negotiation of the new cybercrime convention, as established by UN General Assembly resolution 74/247. This negotiation is unique in the UN context, as it represents the first-time states are negotiating a binding framework for cyberspace. As such it has the potential to dramatically change – for either better or worse – how the internet operates. It is likely to touch on the role of states in regulating the online world, seek to enhance cross border cooperation, and challenge how human rights are implemented online.
On Wednesday, 2 March 2021 at 13:00 EST / 18:00 UTC, the Let’sTalkCyber Initiative will be hosting an online panel discussion jointly organised by EU Cyber Direct and Chatham House titled: “What Future for International Cybercrime Cooperation?”. In this panel, we hope to hear from those charged with overseeing the negotiation to understand the process and identify opportunities for non-governmental stakeholders – industry, civil society, and academia, to provide input and help governments understand the impact of specific provisions. We also hope to hear more about the issues at stake from those who have been following adoption of similar frameworks at the national level. The main purpose of any law against cybercrime should be to protect targets and victims of cybercrime, offer effective remedies and an adequate set of human rights safeguards. Can this treaty provide that, and if so, how?
22 Feb, 2022
Online
The Collective Approach to Sectorial Cybersecurity Challenges
The first cybersecurity conference in Africa and Arab region focused on collaborative cybersecurity and incident response.
Cybersecurity via collaborative and sectorial leadership is a winning strategy. Collaborative approach provides organisations with improved coordination and better sectorial incident handling due to specific sectorial context available. It also enables early warning signalling across the sector and attaining threat intelligence international communities.
This virtual conference will focus on collaborative cybersecurity approach - why it is important for financial sector organisations and what are the tactics for fostering it. One of the key presentation will be a case study - a real example on enhancing sectorial cybersecurity resilience. Also, you will hear what the benefits are of being a part of an international cybersecurity community and the true value of establishing a CSIRT or a SOC.
Agenda and registration link of the conference will follow soon. The conference is free of charge.
22 Feb, 2022
Cybersecurity: Cyber threats to NGOs and nonprofits
During this one-hour event on cybersecurity and cyber threats to NGOs the CyberPeace Institute will share stories and examples of recent cyber-attacks against NGOs in Geneva and beyond. You will also get the opportunity to learn more about the recent attack shared by CAGI and the CyberPeace Institute targeting emails servers. Other examples will include insights into a ransomware attack that was able to affect and paralyze the finance system of an International NGO as well as how the Instagram account of another organization was taken over by cyber criminals.
The CyberPeace Institute will also present the CyberPeace Builders, a project launched in 2021 dedicated to providing free assistance to NGOs in critical civilian sectors anywhere in the world. Join to find out how your organization could benefit from this unique cybersecurity program!
Themes & Topics
Organisation
31 January - 15 February 2022
Online
International Cyber Crisis Management Regional Workshop Series
How could regional cyber crisis measures be triggered? What are the most relevant and pressing region-specific vulnerabilities and threats? To stimulate the sharing of different views and experiences on how to strengthen peace and stability in cyberspace from the regional level, the international/strategic implications of cyber crises and their management at the regional and multilateral levels, UNIDIR in partnership with regional organizations will co-host a series of half-day regional workshops.
This workshop will cover: the relationship between the technical and political crisis management necessary in the cyber realm; cybersecurity efforts of Member States including through the implementation of norms and Member States’ expectations on the role of the UN in how regional organizations address cyber insecurity and prevent and manage cyber crisis.
• Workshop 1: European Union (31 January 2022, 09:00-12:30 CET)
• Workshop 2: African Union (2 February 2022, 09:00-12:30 CET)
• Workshop 3: Organization of American States (15 February 2022, 09:30-13:00 EST)
Please note that this event is by invitation only. For further information please contact sectec-unidir@un.org
Themes & Topics
8 Feb, 2022
Online
GFCE Report Launch: “Pre-University Cyber Security Education: developing cyber skills amongst children and young people”
14:00 – 15:15 UTC
The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) is pleased to launch the report “Pre-University Cyber Security Education: developing cyber skills amongst children and young people”. The report was written by Krysia Emily Waldock, Vince Miller, Shujun Li and Virginia Franquiera from the University of Kent, and was commissioned through the GFCE Global Cyber Capacity Building Research Agenda mechanism.
The event will feature a presentation of findings, a panel discussion as well as a Q&A with the audience.
Please register for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6vpzgiHNQOfX7PRnmmx2dlgI3Q4WiE
1 February 2022
Online
Report Launch “Cyber Incident Management in Low-Income Countries”
As part of the GFCE Research Webinar Series, this session will present the findings of the report "Cyber Incident Management in Low-Income Countries", GFCE Working Group B Task Force Leads and CCB researchers will provide their input on understanding the value of proactive communication assisting CERT/CSIRTs, governments, organizations and decision makers to better understand the importance of, and plan for, proactive incident management communications.
Themes & Topics
Organisation
27th January 2022
Online
Report Launch “Putting Cyber Norms in Practice: Implementing the UN GGE 2015 recommendations through national strategies and policies”
3:00PM CET / 2:00PM UTC
The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) is pleased to launch the report “Putting Cyber Norms in Practice: Implementing the UN GGE 2015 recommendations through national strategies and policies". The report was written by Mika Kerttunen and Eneken Tikk, and was commissioned through the GFCE Global CCB Research Agenda mechanism.
The event will feature a presentation of findings, a panel discussion as well as a Q&A with the audience.
An advance copy of the report can be found here: https://cybilportal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Putting-Cyber-Norms-in-Practice.pdf
25 Jan, 2022
Online
CYBERSEC Global Forum 2022
Towards Values-Based Digital World
This year, CYBERSEC creates a platform for a European-wide debate concerning the most important digital challenges and opportunities faced by cities and regions. From the European Digital Spaces stream to the Three Seas Initiative stream. This edition’s topics include:
- Accelerated geopolitical tensions impacting cyberspace
- Transatlantic cyber and tech cooperation
- NATO cyberdefence strategy and related technological challenges
- EU regulatory framework with the NIS2 Directive on the horizon
- Global cooperation against the spread of cyber weapons and “ransomware as a service”
Organisation
25 Jan, 2022
Online
How to prevent cyber threats and participate in cyber peace
Cybercrime is on the rise and the cyber threat landscape is changing rapidly. What solutions should we adopt? How can we achieve peace in cyberspace?
Subject matter experts will address these questions during this roundtable event:
- Vincent Subilia, Director General,CCIG – Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services
- Nathalie Mombelli, Enterprise Security Manager, Microsoft
- Stéphane Duguin, Chief Executive Officer, CyberPeace Institute
- Delphine van Solinge, Corporate security Officer, ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross
- Jeremy Richard, Deputy Security Manager – IT Security Specialist – compliance, risks & management systems, Groupe Mutuel
Register by 10 January (limited capacity): https://agenda.ccig.ch/agenda/2022/01/Comment-se-premunir-contre-les-cybermenaces-et-participer-a-la-cyberpaix
