21st February - 1st March 2024
Bangkok, Thailand
APRICOT – APNIC 57
Asia Pacific's largest international Internet conference, the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies (APRICOT) is a ten-day summit consists of seminars, workshops, tutorials, conference sessions, birds-of-a-feather (BOFs), and other forums with the goal of spreading and sharing the knowledge required to operate the internet within the Asia Pacific region.
26th-27th February 2024
Washington DC, United States
Common Good Cyber Workshop
The workshop aspires to kickstart a vital initiative by nurturing a shared understanding of the issue at hand and cultivating a community united in its commitment to address it. The goal is to take concrete steps to collectively address the challenge by working on “what can we do now” and “what can we enable” in the long-term. The primary objectives include a comprehensive examination of past successes and failures, generating innovative solutions (e.g. joint fund, blended finance models, etc), and prioritizing those with significant potential for impact to move forward.
Organisation
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.
26 Feb, 2024
Washington & Online, United States
The Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) at 10
February 2024 marks the 10th year anniversary of the publication of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publication of the inaugural Cybersecurity Framework. After extensive consultation with industry experts, academics, civil society leaders, and global partners, NIST is preparing to release Version 2.0 of the CSF, along with a suite of new supplementary resources – like online tools, implementation examples, and quick start guides to help organizations reduce their cybersecurity risks.
During the session, attendees will also hear from the NIST leaders who drove both the original CSF and the forthcoming Version 2.0, Adam Sedgewick and Cherilyn Pascoe. Finally, industry leaders and experts will talk about the process and how they see the new CSF impacting their cybersecurity and that of the nation as a whole.
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
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.
