28 Sep, 2021
Online
C3SA Webinar “Identifying cyber threats and risks in SSA”
Exposure to cyberspace comes with a lot of opportunities and many dangers. Very often, members of the public have challenges identifying the threatening and the risky situations they are exposed to. The aim of this webinar is to describe and explain the main and emerging threats and risks to the lives of individual members of the public, and to suggest ways to identify an attack or a risky situation. The webinar will discuss malware, social engineering, denial of services, and intrusions; with risks ranging from, cybercrime (Fraud, privacy infringements, defacement, and vandalism) cross-border cyber-criminality, cyberterrorism, and cyberwarfare.
Through the various speaker's interventions, the session will discuss and assess key questions around cyber threats, cyber surveillance and cybercrimes in SSA such as the following:
- What are the main cyber threats to general members of the public in SSA? (In different spaces e.g., individual community member, professional, and enjoying leisure)
- What are the main cyber threats to businesses in SSA? (e.g., On-site, and Remote work, trusted professional network, etc.)
- What is the state of cyber-surveillance, cyber espionage, cyberterrorism, and cyber warfare in SSA?
- What are the most frequent cybercrimes and their impacts on SSA people, economies and countries?
The event will take place online the 28th of September at 10:00-12:00 SAST.
6 Oct, 2021
Online
Roundtable on Implementing Digital Transformation – A Case for Cyber Cooperation
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, in partnership with the Observer Research Foundation America and Research ICT Africa, are organizing a Roundtable on Implementing Digital Transformation - A Case for Cyber Cooperation on October 6 at 15:00-16:30 SAST.
This roundtable will focus on refining the understanding of the imperative of inclusive digital transformation and the concomitant security implications and risks of this transformation in Africa. Furthermore, to examine ways in which these concerns can be addressed, speakers will provide examples of initiatives related to SDG 16 and 17 (and other SDG targets) being undertaken in multilateral and multistakeholder cooperation frameworks, that are currently contributing to a more equitable, secure and stable cyberspace.
7 Oct, 2021
Online and Singapore, Singapore
GFCE Southeast Asia Regional Meeting
At the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) 2021, the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) and the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) Singapore will host the first ever GFCE Southeast Asia Regional Meeting on Thursday 7th October 2021 at 09:00 - 11:30 local Singapore time (01:00-3:30 UTC).
The inaugural GFCE Southeast Asia Regional Meeting 2021 will bring together the GFCE community and ASEAN stakeholders to identify opportunities and challenges for cyber capacity-building in the region and share good practices and knowledge. The session will discuss the cyber capacity-building landscape in Southeast Asia as well as collaborative opportunities to enhance coordinated capacity-building efforts in the region.
This is a hybrid event, with both in-person and virtual speakers and audience. Online access to this event is provided through registration on the SICW Virtual Platform.
Organisation
21 - 23 Sept, 2021
Online
The Big Cyber Ideas Festival 2021
The second edition of the Big Cyber Ideas Festival is an online event taking place September 21-23, 2021, with the purpose of exploring key questions for cyber security and digital policy in Europe.
The session topics will tackle key questions around cybersecurity journalism, public attribution of cyber operations, and global perspectives on European cyber policy, including:
- Why are cyber operations attributed to states by commercial companies, states, and international organizations such as the EU?
- How are these attributions reported and discussed in national and international media?
- And how do other states – including those at whom such accusations are directed – view European actions?
The festival is part of the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative (ECCRI): https://eccri.eu/
6 - 8 Sept, 2021
Online
APTLD80 & Pacific Internet Governance Forum
The virtual and hybrid Pacific Internet Governance - APTLD80 forum is co- sponsored by the Pacific Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC) in partnership with Asia Pacific Top-Level Domain (APTLD), the UN-Internet Governance Forum Secretariat, the University of the South Pacific, Internet Society (ISOC) , Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), Internet NZ and key stakeholders across the Pacific.
8 Dec, 2021
Katowice, Poland
IGF Open Forum – Online knowledge portals for national cybersecurity capacity: challenges & opportunities
Access to knowledge and good practice is seen as one of the keys to progress cybersecurity capacity of nations. Therefore international efforts to improve cybersecurity and safety online are supported by the availability of information on national capacity data, key country documents (e.g. laws and policies), good practices, lessons learned and relevant projects available to those involved in capacity building, including governments, funders, implementers, and researchers. Several online portals such as the Cybil Knowledge Portal have been established in response to the need for easy access to this information. Their number and depth of their content grows each year with the challenge that the proliferation of these portals may make it more difficult for those leading national capacity building efforts to access and effectively use the data and information in them, especially when it might be duplicative or contradictory.
This session builds upon the session at the IGF session on 2016 “Fostering Dialogue between Internet Observatories and Maps”, and is an opportunity for the portal teams and those who use them to discuss what is working, reflect on the lessons learnt so far and discuss what should be done in the future to improve and coordinate.
30 Aug, 2021
Online
Cybersecurity and Human Rights
This event will offer an opportunity to discuss the applicability of the International Human Rights Framework in cyberspace. It will discuss the impact of digitalisation on a variety of rights, notably the right to freedom of expression and information, the right to association and assembly and the right to privacy – what have been done for their protection and why their applicability in cyberspace remains problematic. The session will also cover censorship, surveillance and the chilling effect as common breaches to human rights. The related exercises will include real-life examples emphasising the security impact these phenomena have on individuals and communities. The second part will focus on cybersecurity as a political concept and the impact that different definitions exercise on human rights. The conclusion will touch upon the state of Internet Governance, paying attention to the importance of a multistakeholder environment, and the current cybersecurity-related processes under the UN auspices.
28 - 29 Sep, 2021
Online
Kaspersky Security Analyst Summit
The Kaspersky Security Analyst Summit (SAS) is an annual event that attracts high-caliber anti-malware researchers, global law enforcement agencies and CERTs and senior executives from financial services, technology, healthcare, academia and government agencies.
7 Sep, 2021
Online
GFCE European Regional Meeting 2021
Following the first GFCE European Regional Meeting at the 2020 International Cybersecurity Forum (FIC) in Lille, France, the GFCE is organizing its annual European Regional Meeting online in the margins of the 2021 FIC.
The GFCE European Regional Meeting, taking place on September 7th 2021 at 14.00 - 15.30 CEST, presents an opportunity to bring together actors from the region and beyond who are involved in European or Europe-based capacity building projects. This will enable the community to support greater regional collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst different stakeholders while maintaining a global reach and amplifying regional efforts to the global level. By collaborating with local stakeholders in convening this European coordination meeting, the GFCE community can better understand current and planned projects within Europe, opportunities for collaboration and joint efforts, accurately identify capacity needs, and share best practices.
Organisation
2 - 3 Sep, 2021
Bled & Online, Slovenia
Cybersecurity Conference 2021
The purpose of the conference is to exchange best practices and experiences in fields such as strengthening the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure in the digital single market in the event of cyberattacks, cyber crisis management in the EU, and cyber diplomacy and cybersecurity in the Western Balkans.
The conference will be attended by directors, ambassadors and cyber-security advisers from EU member states and the Western Balkans, as well as representatives of companies, academia and research, and public employees.
30 Nov - 2 Dec, 2021
GFCE Annual Meeting 2021
Organisation
7 Sep, 2021
Technical Briefing on Capacity-Building Initiatives in the Area of Cybercrime
The aim of this event is therefore to provide up-to-date information about the capacity-building initiatives currently being implemented by the OSCE and other international organizations in the area of cybercrime. The event will aslo constitute an important venue to ensure continued co-ordination at the international level as to avoid duplications, reinforce synergies and capitalize on previous as well as more recent experiences. It will also allow the OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation to ask, share ideas and raise issues that are relevant to the work of international organizations in this significant area.
1 Sep, 2021
Online
GFCE Community Showcase
During this meeting, GFCE Members & Partners will have an opportunity to present any projects, initiatives, best practices or other deliverables that may benefit the GFCE Community. Showcases have been a regular feature of in-person GFCE meetings, with the GFCE providing a strong foundation for collaboration, information exchange and knowledge-sharing. This meeting is a chance for our Members & Partners to share information, exchange ideas and engage with each other in the coordination of global and regional cyber capacity building efforts.
14 Sep, 2021
Online
Regional Initiative for Cybersecurity Education and Training (RICET)
RICET, or the Regional Initiative for Cybersecurity Education and Training, is a collaborative effort to build and strengthen a foundation in cybersecurity education, training, and workforce for the Americas. This event provides an opportunity for community members and thought leaders from education, government, industry, and non-profits to explore ways of developing a curriculum for the current and future cybersecurity workforce. This event is hosted by Florida International University and the Organization of American States.
The inaugural RICET Conference will take place virtually on Tuesday, September 14th from 12 – 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Available in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
Conference Panels:
Curriculum Development (includes K-12): This panel will examine the best practices in cybersecurity curriculum development from across the Western Hemisphere. The discussion will center on how to best utilize the NICE framework in building cybersecurity career pathways beginning with K-12 and through the college/university systems.
Diversifying the Cybersecurity Workforce: This panel will examine new angles to diversifying the cybersecurity workforce including targeting traditionally underrepresented populations. This includes neurodivergent learners, women, and those from non-technical academic backgrounds. Case examples from across the Western Hemisphere will be highlighted emphasizing new and innovative approaches to solving the cybersecurity workforce gap.
Reskilling and Upskilling: This panel will examine solutions on how to keep learners, including employees, prepare throughout their lifetime learning given the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Best practices in upskilling and reskilling will be offered to quickly transition workers from non-cybersecurity roles into cybersecurity roles.
20 Jul, 2021
Online
Workshop: Good Practice Guide to Developing Academic Degrees in Cyber Security
The workshop aims to present the main aspects covered in the "Good Practice Guide to Developing Academic Degrees in Cyber Security” that is being developed with support from Gates Foundation and led by CREST. The guide aims to support academic institutions in their efforts to establish university degrees and education programmes in cyber security.
