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UN Cyber Diplomacy in the Pacific
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UN Cyber Diplomacy in the Pacific
This projects aims to build the capacity of local leaders, officials and negotiators in the Pacific to take part in UN cyber discussions, understand the issues at stake, and increase their countries’ engagement in cyber-diplomacy in support of a free and open internet and responsible state behaviour in cyberspace. The […]
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Expanding the eSafety Women Model in the Pacific
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Expanding the eSafety Women Model in the Pacific
Within this project, eSafety will work with Pacific governments, as well as community and industry stakeholders, to provide information, resources and training designed to address violence against women and girls online, and to promote their full and effective participation in public life. The project will be delivered across the three […]
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Report on Human Rights in the Digital Age and Civic Engagement in the Pacific
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Report on Human Rights in the Digital Age and Civic Engagement in the Pacific
To develop a report that outlines the state of play of human rights in the digital age and civic engagement in the Pacific.
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Pacific Island Law Officers Network (PILON) Cybercrime Workshop
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Pacific Island Law Officers Network (PILON) Cybercrime Workshop
Strengthen the regional response to cybercrime, including the implementation of best practice legislation in line with the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (the Budapest Convention).
CMM Review Papua New Guinea 2019
CMM Review completed with country including focus groups and Interviews with Public, Private, and Civil Society Stakeholders. National Cybersecurity Capacity Maturity Report produced for Nation to help inform future approaches to CCB.
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Women in International Security and Cyberspace Fellowship (WiC)
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- United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
- Cyber Law International
- Chatham House
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Women in International Security and Cyberspace Fellowship (WiC)
The Women in International Security and Cyberspace Fellowship (WIC) supports attendance at the Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) and deliver negotiation skills trainings to women diplomats from all regions in United Nations cyber negotiations. The Fellowship comprises two editions: the first one in support of OEWG 2018-2019 and the current […]
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Papua New Guinea’s National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) Staff Technical Training
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Papua New Guinea’s National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) Staff Technical Training
The Cyber and Critical Tech Cooperation Program partnered with Ionize to deliver cyber security capacity training to technical staff within Papua New Guinea’s National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA). Sources: (1) https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/cyber-affairs/cyber-cooperation-program/Pages/ionize.aspx
e-Governance in the Pacific: Mapping a Way Forward
Context With availability and use of Internet expanding in the Pacific region, citizens’ expectations of government services are increasing. Greater knowledge and information empower citizens in their demand for good governance and effective service delivery. Greater internet connectivity also provides governments with opportunities to deliver to people in areas otherwise […]
Cyber Safety Pasifika (CSP)
The CSP is an initiative of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) forum and operates across 14 countries in the region. The Pasifika programme, second-phase, was launched on 5 May 2017. The AFP-led cyber safety awareness and education program was delivered through local Pacific police officers in 18 countries […]
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Papua New Guinea National Cyber Security Centre
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Papua New Guinea National Cyber Security Centre
The project supports the PNG National Cyber Security Centre. The NCSC played an important role in protecting the 2018 APEC meeting in Port Moresby. The project also includes cyber security stack technology for the Department of Health. Source: https://postcourier.com.pg/department-installs-cyber-security-stack-technology-to-protect-ict/ The project is part of the Cyber Cooperation Program
Papua New Guinea National CSOC Training
Sources: (1) APNIC Mapping exercise (blog post of 10 Dec 2019) – https://blog.apnic.net/2019/12/10/mapping-cyber-capacity-building-in-the-pacific/; (2) Start date came from Toby Feakin tweet (https://twitter.com/AusAmbCyber/status/1047030140205748226)
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Technical Assistance on CSIRTs Coordinated with National Cybersecurity Capacity Maturity (CMM) Reviews
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- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Oceania Cyber Security Centre (OCSC)
- University of Oxford – Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre (GCSCC)
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- Cyber Security Policy and Strategy
- National Assessments
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
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Technical Assistance on CSIRTs Coordinated with National Cybersecurity Capacity Maturity (CMM) Reviews
The team from OCSC, UN-ITU and GCSCC worked together with governments and CERT units in Pacific Oceania. Tonga, Papa New Guinea, Samoa, and Vanuatu, received a review of the status of their Cyber Emergency Response units, as well support from the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) to facilitate national capacity […]
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Papua New Guinea National CIRT Assessment
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
Papua New Guinea National CIRT Assessment
Study and analyse the country’s current cybersecurity status and needs. Information will be gathered by the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index, as well as public sources. Study institutional and organizational requirements, and arrangements for setting-up National CIRT. Undertake a series of interactions and discussions with the relevant stakeholders to assess the […]
