9 Mar, 2021
Online
Sustainable Capacity Building: Internet Governance in Africa
What are capacity building initiatives offered by several stakeholder groups in Africa at the continental, regional, and national levels? What are the strengths and weaknesses in capacity building initiatives and how can we match them against the scenario of opportunities and threats in the Internet governance policy space?
The online discussion on Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 13:00 - 14:00 UTC (14:00 - 15:00 CET), will include the presentation of a report - suggesting the action plan ahead - prepared in the framework of the PRIDA project by DiploFoundation. The launch of the report ‘Sustainable Capacity Building: Internet Governance in Africa’ will be an opportunity to present the key findings and recommendations of the study. An interactive discussion will follow among IG capacity building experts and practitioners, with the possibility of interaction with attendees.
9 Mar, 2021
Online
Playing with Lives: Cyberattacks on Healthcare are Attacks on People
The CyberPeace Institute will publish a report “Playing with Lives: Cyberattacks on Healthcare are Attacks on People” on 9 March 2021, calling governments to remove rewards for criminals and hostile states attacking healthcare.
The first of its kind, this analytical report focuses on the impacts of attacks on people and society. It consolidates scattered information, demonstrating the complexity, magnitude and scope of the threat to healthcare, from ransomware through disinformation to COVID-19 related cyber espionage. It breaks down the silos of research and investigation to connect victims’ testimonials, cybersecurity reporting, volunteer initiatives and academic findings.
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2 Mar, 2021
Online
2021: The emergence of digital foreign policy
All countries, albeit with differences in emphasis depending on their circumstances and capabilities, recognise that digitisation plays a role in foreign policy. In the age of digitisation, diplomacy is shifting and adapting. Some countries have launched comprehensive digital foreign policy strategies, others have instantiated dedicated positions such as cyber ambassadors or tech envoys. With existing developments coming to fruition and new developments taking shape, we believe that 2021 is the year where we will see digital foreign policy emerge fully.
Aims of the event -
Mapping: What is the current situation regarding countries’ digital foreign policy strategies? What other documents are particularly relevant and what are the different approaches taken by countries?
Analysing: What shape do digital foreign policy strategies take? What is the institutional setting supporting them?
Indicating best practices: What can we learn from these strategies and the approaches of various countries regarding their digital foreign policy? What advice can we give to countries seeking to develop such strategies and implementing their digital foreign policies?
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10 Mar, 2021
Online
Webinar: Stakeholder Engagement in Cyber Policy
This webinar, co-organised by the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre and Global Partners Digital, brings together actors from government, regional organisations, academia and civil society to share their experiences from engaging with stakeholders in cyber policy making and its value. But in particular they will discuss the challenges that exist and what has been reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic and then provide ideas for alternative solutions for engagement and how these can inform integrative policy making also post pandemic.
Register here: https://cs-ox-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIodO2rqDMjGNddOMFjONFb-Ws-JJPlSGma
Speakers:
- Kerry-Ann Barrett, Organization of American States (CICTE Cybersecurity Program)
- Geraldine Mugumya, National Information and Technology Authority - Uganda
- Nthabiseng Pule, Cybersecurity Capacity Centre for Southern Africa (C3SA)
- Daniela Schnidrig, Global Partners Digital
- Cynthia Wright, MITRE Corporation
8 - 19 Nov, 2021
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC)
The International Telecommunication Union, through its Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), organizes a World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) in the period between two Plenipotentiary Conferences to consider topics, projects and programmes relevant to telecommunication development.
WTDCs set the strategies and objectives for the development of telecommunication/ICT, providing future direction and guidance to the ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D).
18 - 22 Feb, 2020
Online
OEWG Informal Meetings on the Zero Draft Report
The Open-ended Working Group on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security will hold Informal Meetings on the Zero Draft Report on 18, 19, and 22 February.
25 Feb, 2021
Online
OEWG Multi-stakeholder Exchange
Over the past two years the United Nations Open-ended working group on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security (OEWG) has been discussing issues of critical importance to international security and stability. In January this year, the OEWG Chair published the Zero Draft of its mandated Report, based on those important conversations.
Following the success of the Intersessional Multi-Stakeholder Meeting in 2019 and the Informal Multi-Stakeholder Virtual Dialogue Series in December 2020, we want to engage the multi-stakeholder community again to discuss the latest draft. The consultations, taking place on 25th February (8am-Noon EST), will provide an opportunity for non-governmental organizations to highlight their views to government representatives ahead of the next round of discussions, and will focus on each of the six topics that the report touches on.
9 - 10 Feb, 2021
Online, Estonia
Tallinn Winter School of Cyber Diplomacy
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will organise the Tallinn Winter School of Cyber Diplomacy on 9-10 February 2021 (14:00-17:30 CET). The virtual and interactive Winter School will feature lectures and panel discussions by current and former cyber diplomats as well as experts from leading think tanks, academia and institutions.
The event is the latest iteration of the Estonian MFA’s training series on cyber issues in foreign policy, following the success of Cyber Diplomacy Summer School of 2019 and the Cyber Diplomacy Virtual Master Class of 2020. The two-day training programme will cover best practices of cyber norms implementation, the applicability of international law in cyberspace, and confidence and capacity building measures.
The event will be open to a global audience and can be viewed live without prior registration. Viewing information will follow in due course on this website.
In case of any questions, please get in touch via cyberschool@mfa.ee.
25 - 28 May, 2021
Tallinn, Estonia
CyCon 2021: Going Viral
CyCon 2021's central theme is Going Viral. It alludes to the implications of human crises (such as the 2020 pandemic) for cybersecurity and cyberspace. At a more abstract level, it aims to encourage discussions on the impact of fast proliferation and high unpredictability in cyberspace. Whether they concern old threats such as malware or new trends affecting cyberspace such as information campaigns, these phenomena have major real-life implications. We need to acknowledge those, study them and strive to use them for our common benefit.
18 Mar, 2021
Online, United Kingdom
Research Institute in Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS) Showcase 2021
The Research Institute in Sociotechnical Cyber Security is the UK’s first academic Research Institute to focus on understanding the overall security of organisations, including their constituent technology, people and processes.
By providing a platform for the exchange of ideas, problems and research solutions between academia, industry, and both the UK and international policy community, RISCS promotes and supports the development of scientifically rigorous sociotechnical approaches to cyber security. Central to the RISCS agenda is the application of bodies of knowledge to stimulate a transition from ‘common practice’ to ‘evidence-based best practice’ in cyber security.
During the 2021 RISCS showcase, 5 RISCS Fellows will present their views on the future research trajectory for sociotechnical cybersecurity and a panel will reflect upon it.
11 Feb, 2021
Online
Launch of UNIDIR report: “Gender Approaches to Cybersecurity: Design, Defence and Response”
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is pleased to invite you to an online event on the launch of the report “Gender Approaches to Cybersecurity: Design, Defence and Response”.
Panelists will uncover gendered dynamics and assumptions that are prevalent in the field of cybersecurity, such as online-based harassment and violence; gender stereotyping in threat modelling; women’s participation in the cyber workforce; gender discrimination cybersecurity investigations.
The event will feature a presentation from the authors of the report, followed by expert comments from representatives of international organizations, Member States and civil society, as well as a Q&A with the audience.
Participants are encouraged to come prepared to discuss concrete recommendations for the incorporation of gender considerations throughout international cybersecurity policy and practice.
28 Jan, 2021
Online
WEF Davos Agenda 2021 – Building a healthier internet: lessons from fighting covid-19 misinformation
Can we use a pilot project on public health messaging to fight misinformation and create healthier public conversation? Join this workshop-style session to generate ideas on how to broaden the approach.
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16 Feb, 2021
Online
The sub-Saharan African cybersecurity ‘parabellum’ – User Data Protection & Privacy
A C3SA - GCSCC - OCSC Constellation webinar - to show interest, send email to: c3sa@uct.ac.za
14 Dec, 2020
Online
Security Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI) Conference
With an aim to multiply the Cybersecurity research & product development in India, National Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity Technology Development and Product Entrepreneurship, a joint initiative of DSCI and the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), is organizing a first-ever virtual 'Security Education, Research and Innovation Conference (SERI) 2020' at DSCI's flagship event, AISS 2020.
SERI, an acronym for Security Education, Research, and Innovation, has been conceptualized to provide a world-class platform for academicians, researchers, engineers, industrial participants, and students to showcase their cutting-edge research work in diverse Cybersecurity domains with the global experts. The conference aims to give visibility to such high-quality research highlighting the challenges in the newly emerging security field. The selected papers will be presented and published in the conference proceedings.
Join the virtual conference to:
Explore the latest research, trends, and innovations in Cybersecurity
Connect & network with the prestigious researchers & security experts from across the globe
Establish new research collaborations to nurture promising business outcomes
4 - 10 Dec, 2020
Online
Informal Multi-stakeholder Cyber Dialogue
The objective of the Informal Multi-stakeholder Virtual Dialogue Series is to support the ongoing discussions at the UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on developments in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) in the context of international security. Taking place in a new virtual format, it is an informal event at the initiative of the multi-stakeholder community and a number of UN member states. The dialogue series is intended to complement the OEWG, but it is not a formal part of the OEWG process.
