SMART BALKANS PROJECT
The Kosovar Centre for Security Studies (KCSS), as part of the SMART Balkans project, is developing a program to address emerging threats like cyber-attacks, fake news, privacy breaches, and critical infrastructure security. KCSS aims to provide research-based expertise to enhance institutional responses, promote public awareness, and support institutional restructuring. In […]
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BalkanSecure: Advancing Cybersecuirty in the Western Balkans
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BalkanSecure: Advancing Cybersecuirty in the Western Balkans
The “BalkanSecure: Advancing Cybersecuirty in the Western Balkans” is a regional conference that aims to raise a sense of community among Chevening WBCS Fellowship alumni, who hold key positions across the region in cybersecurity ecosystem. It will also establish a forum for regular sharing of information, ideas, and coordination among […]
KSV/023 SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH FOR KOSOVO
Project KSV/023 “Sustainable Growth in Kosovo” seeks to boost cybersecurity awareness and capabilities of Civil Servants. This includes developing a curriculum for tailored training at KIPA and establishing a Cybersecurity Lab at ASK, enhancing public sector training practices and promoting knowledge sharing. Partnerships with Luxembourg organizations, like the House of […]
GREATER INTERNET FREEDOM PROJECT
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kosovo face increasing cyber threats. KCSS’s “Greater Internet Freedom” project addresses these challenges by conducting digital threat analysis, providing a Digital Security Handbook, and offering expert training for local CSOs, especially those working with vulnerable groups. The project is now […]
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EU Support to Western Balkans Cybersecurity Capacity Building
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EU Support to Western Balkans Cybersecurity Capacity Building
The Western Balkan IPA III beneficiaries are striving to bolster their cyber resilience, aligning with EU standards and best practices. The rapid growth of the digital domain has amplified cyber threats, necessitating a robust cybersecurity framework. While political leaders in these countries acknowledge the importance of cybersecurity, challenges persist, including […]
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CIDR (USAID’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, DIGITALISATION AND RESILIENCE PROGRAM) IN KOSOVO
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CIDR (USAID’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, DIGITALISATION AND RESILIENCE PROGRAM) IN KOSOVO
To address the critical infrastructure cybersecurity gaps identified by USAID’s Europe and Eurasia (E&E) and in coordination with USAID Mission in Kosovo, CIDR (Critical Infrastructure, Digitalisation and Resilience Program) will: 1) establish a governance framework for cybersecurity in Kosovo by creating a multi-stakeholder critical infrastructure and cybersecurity working group (CICWG), […]
Chevening Western Balkans Cyber Security Fellowship
This ten-week fellowship provides fellows with an understanding of policy and legislative approaches in cyber security and its implications for national security, commercial opportunity, crime prevention, and the right to privacy.
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Her CyberTracks
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- Germany – Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Cyber Security Culture & Skills
- Education, Training & Workforce Development
Her CyberTracks
The Her CyberTracks Project aims to promote the equal, full, and meaningful representation of women in cybersecurity for a more resilient cyberspace for all. Additional Contact Information womenincyber@itu.int
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Development of Assessment Report for the establishment of Sectoral Energy CERT in Kosovo
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
Development of Assessment Report for the establishment of Sectoral Energy CERT in Kosovo
This project funded by the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) and implemented by NRD Cyber Security provided a detailed analysis and description for the establishment of a sectorial CERT for Energy (Kosovo eCERT) within the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Kosovo.*
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EU External Cyber Capacity Building training for the Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership and Southern Neighbourhood
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- Cyber Security Policy and Strategy
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Cybercrime
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EU External Cyber Capacity Building training for the Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership and Southern Neighbourhood
EU CyberNet held its EU External Cyber Capacity Building training for the Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership and Southern Neighbourhood delegations in Istanbul.
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Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity
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- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
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Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity
The Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity project reinforces selected bilateral and regional partners’ capabilities to prevent, mitigate and respond to cyber security threats. The partnership will initially be implemented with Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the ECOWAS Commission.
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Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C)
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- Cyber Security Policy and Strategy
- CBMs, Norms and Cyberdiplomacy
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
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Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C)
France and Slovenia, in partnership with Montenegro, have established a regional-scale training centre in Podgorica, with a European and strategic ambition. The WB3C is operating at the premises of the Science and Technology Park in Podgorica, offering training for professionals in cybersecurity, the fight against cybercrime and cyber diplomacy. The […]
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Good Governance in Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans
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- Cyber Security Policy and Strategy
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
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Good Governance in Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans
The project will support cybersecurity policy making in Western Balkan economies that is more inclusive and collaborative and aims to contribute to a comprehensive cybersecurity approach in the Western Balkans.
Introducing Estonian ICT solutions to developing countries
Estonia as one of the most advanced digital society attracts governments and institutions to learn from Estonian experience. eGA provided tailor-made training courses on digital transformation and e-governance to help government officials around the world better understand the importance of information society development. The courses clarified the decisions that organisations need […]
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Global Cyber Policy Dialogues: Western Balkans
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Global Cyber Policy Dialogues: Western Balkans
The dialogue is part of a Global Dialogue Series being undertaken by ORF America in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, which aims to convene regional meetings to address capacity building around key cyber challenges and complement ongoing international cyber norms processes.
