6 Nov, 2024
Research Workshop: Expertise in Cyber Diplomacy
In an era where digitalization and cyber issues have taken center stage in international affairs, this workshop will delve into the critical role of expertise in cyber diplomacy. Lars Gjesvik from the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and Johann Ole Willers from Copenhagen Business School present their recent research, which examines how specialized knowledge influences the structure and outcomes of international negotiations on digital issues. By analyzing key trends in the formation of cyber diplomacy expertise, the authors reveal how expertise shapes the dynamics and results of negotiations across prominent diplomatic platforms.
This workshop is part of ECCRI's ongoing Virtual Research Workshop series running from October 2024 to January 2025, focusing on the challenges emerging technologies pose to international governance, democratic principles, and human rights. In these monthly sessions, experts present current research for in-depth feedback from a selected discussant and the community.
22 Oct, 2024
UN Cybercrime Convention: What does it mean and how will it impact all of us?
After three years of negotiations, initiated by Russia in 2017, the UN Member States at the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) adopted the draft of the first globally binding legal instrument on cybercrime. The adoption of the convention has proceeded despite significant opposition from human rights groups, civil society, and technology companies, who have raised concerns about potential risks of increased surveillance.
Once formally adopted, how will the UN cybercrime convention impact the security of users in the cyber environment? What does this legal instrument actually say about the cross-border cooperation in combating cybercrime? What human rights protections and safeguards does it provide?
Join this webinar for a virtual expert discussion to get the views of several delegates involved in the negotiation process. The session will help understand the contents of the agreed draft convention and its practical implications for all of us.
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15th-18th October 2024
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Africa Cyber Defense Forum 2024
The 5th annual edition of the ACDF 2024 will takes place from 15 to 18 October in Kigali, Rwanda. Africa Cyber Defense Forum is a continental platform for public-private cooperation. The Forum, through its well curated and world-class content, engages top-level Government, military and law enforcement officials, technology experts, business and other leaders of society to shape the continental, regional and industry agendas in the African cyberspace.
Theme: Enhancing Cyber Resilience: Safeguarding Africa’s Digital Infrastructure against Emerging Technology Threats
ACDF 2024 Discussion Tracks:
- Emerging Technologies
- Policy and Regulations
- Solutions
- Government
- Capacity Building
ACDF 2024 Tech Leaders, Speakers and Experts:
- Eddy Kayihura, Senior Consultant, AP Consulting Ltd
- John Omo, Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union
- Noureen Njoroge, Director, Global Cyber Threat Intelligence, Nike
- David Kanamugire, Chief Executive Officer, National Cyber Security Authority, Rwanda
- Paula Ingabire, Minister for ICT and Innovation, Rwanda
14th-18th October, 2024
Vienna, Austria
12th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
The twelfth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime will be held from 14 to 18 October 2024, in person, at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna.
The Conference decided, in its decision 6/3, that its sessions would be preceded by informal pre-session consultations, without interpretation, to be held on the working day preceding the first day of the Conference, which would provide an opportunity for States to engage in informal consultations on draft resolutions and, inter alia, the provisional agenda for the subsequent session of the Conference. The informal pre-session consultations will be held on Friday, 11 October 2024.
Pursuant to article 32 of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, a Conference of the Parties to the Convention was established to improve the capacity of States Parties to combat transnational organized crime and to promote and review the implementation of this Convention. The Conference of the Parties adopted at its ninth session resolution 9/1 on the establishment of a mechanism for the review of the implementation of UNTOC and its Protocols.
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17 Oct, 2024
Online
Credentials Management Lifecycle and Best Practices
Join ICANN and AFRINIC for an essential 90-minute webinar on Credential Management Lifecycle and Best Practices. This session will take you through every stage of credential management— from issuance and usage to maintenance and revocation—equipping you with the knowledge to safeguard your systems effectively.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll be able to
- Fully understand the credential management lifecycle and how to implement best practices.
- Strengthen your organization's security by mastering credential audits, automation, and incident response.
- Grasp the critical importance of credential management in securing INRs, the DNS and Internet infrastructure.
This webinar is ideal for:
1. Network and IT engineers
2. System administrators
3. Cybersecurity professionals
4. Information Security and IT Managers
5. IT policy and compliance personnel
15 - 17 Oct 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore International Cyber Week SICW 2024
Organised by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) is the Asia-Pacific’s most established cybersecurity event. CSA is Singapore’s national authority for cybersecurity and plays a pivotal role in Singapore’s Smart Nation and digital economy ambitions.
The event brings together global policy makers, industry leaders and top academia from across the world to exchange best practices and strengthen international cooperation.
16 Oct, 2024
Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, Singapore
GFCE Southeast Asia Regional Meeting 2024
Addressing AI and Cybercrime Challenges: Strengthening Cybersecurity in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is at a pivotal moment, navigating the swift rise of digital technologies while facing an increasingly complex threat environment. The GFCE Southeast Asia Regional Meeting is designed to tackle these critical issues by promoting meaningful discussions on enhancing regional cybersecurity capacity and harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to address cybercrime.
This event is in line with the GFCE's mission to advance capacity building across all levels. It focuses on the specific needs and challenges of Southeast Asia, aiming to bolster the region's cybersecurity defenses through collaborative efforts. The inclusion of AI in the cybersecurity conversation highlights its role as a crucial asset in the fight against cybercrime. Participants will engage in open dialogues to explore innovative approaches and solutions to strengthen the region's digital security and safeguard its citizens from emerging threats.
Scheduled to take place in person in Singapore, this event will gather ASEAN member states and other regional stakeholders. It will provide a platform to discuss the evolving cybercrime landscape and the impact of AI on enhancing cybersecurity and addressing workforce gaps. The meeting will also engage regional participants in the activities of the SEA GFCE regional hub.
For a detailed agenda, please refer to the program menu tab.
The half-day regional meeting will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, in conjunction with the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW). Attendees must register for SICW to participate in the GFCE Southeast Asia Regional Meeting. This event will also offer networking opportunities with ASEAN member states and other regional stakeholders within the Southeast Asia and GFCE communities.
16th October, 2024
Singapore, Singapore
The Geneva Manual: How Do Cyber Norms Guide Us In Protecting Critical Infrastructure? Singapore International Cyber Week
Cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure (CI) and assets have become the ‘new normal’ in today’s heightened geopolitical climate, often going undetected by the victims. To maintain international security and peace, do both state and non-state stakeholders understand the right measures to secure critical assets? How do the agreed cyber norms support operators of critical facilities and other relevant stakeholders? What key questions should actors focus on to reduce harm from cyber threats affecting CI?
The gathering will explore these questions in the context of the Geneva Manual on Responsible Behavior in Cyberspace, a comprehensive guide for implementing cyber norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs) by non-state stakeholders. Launched by the Geneva Dialogue—established by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and led by DiploFoundation with support from the Republic and State of Geneva, the Center for Digital Trust (C4DT) at EPFL, Swisscom, and UBS—the Geneva Dialogue is a global initiative engaging over 50 organizations and experts representing diverse stakeholder groups worldwide.
This session addresses the zero draft of the new Geneva Manual chapters on critical infrastructure protection, focusing on the practical implementation of relevant cyber norms. The discussion helps collect the necessary input to finalize the next chapter of the Manual.
9 Oct, 2024
London
Securing Cyberspace Conference 2024
RUSI’s inaugural Securing Cyberspace 2024 conference will bring academia, industry, governments, and civil society organisations for a discussion on domestic and regional views on ‘Responsible Cyber Behaviour in Practice: A Global View’.
This event will celebrate the first-year anniversary of RUSI’s Global Partnership for Responsible Cyber Behaviour – a research-led network comprised of over 70 scholars from all regions launched in 2023 with the objective of connecting the research community to foster a more inclusive and diverse dialogue on the topic.
Securing Cyberspace will focus on three dimensions of cyber responsibility – international, domestic, and operational. Attendees will be actively involved in helping craft the future agenda for international research by engaging with thought leadership, diverse perspectives, and cross-sectoral collaboration..
1-2 October 2024
The Hague, Netherlands (the)
ONE Conference
The ONE Conference is Europe’s prime cybersecurity event. A leading platform for sharing knowledge, best practices and research results. This year’s edition will take place on 1 & 2 October 2024. Both days will offer a plenary programme as well as optional breakout sessions in smaller groups.
A wide variety of topics will be addressed: from highly technical subjects such as malware detection, incident response, and law enforcement cases to less technical subjects, such as partnerships between the public and the private domain, governance and recent cybersecurity research.
