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WB6-EU Cooperation for Improving Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans
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WB6-EU Cooperation for Improving Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans
The goal of the project is to empower national CSIRTs from the WB6 region to increase their capacities in terms of protecting their information systems, responding to incidents and consequently achieving a high common level of cybersecurity, as well as improved collaboration of partner countries and regional organizations to protect […]
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Resilient and Responsive Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans 2024-25
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Resilient and Responsive Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans 2024-25
The aim of the project is to contribute to enhanced cyber resilience and cybersecurity that is responsive and effective in the six Western Balkan countries. Effective and responsive cybersecurity focuses on the security needs of all people.
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Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge
The Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge is an annual global competition that engages students in developing policy recommendations to address a fictional cyber catastrophe.
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Cybersecurity Protection and Response Program (CPR) – USAID PROGRAM
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
- Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
Cybersecurity Protection and Response Program (CPR) – USAID PROGRAM
Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and made possible by the generosity of the American people, Cybersecurity Protection and Response Program (CPR) is a five-year program to strengthen the cyber resilience of civilian government and critical infrastructure (e.g., telecommunications, energy, water, finance, health) assets within the […]
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NÚKIB-AKCESK Cyber Security Exercise in Albania
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- Czech Republic – National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB)
- Albania – National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security (AKCESK)
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Cyber Security Culture & Skills
- Education, Training & Workforce Development
NÚKIB-AKCESK Cyber Security Exercise in Albania
On April 3, 2024, Tirana, Albania, hosts a cyber exercise designed as an interactive, non-technical tabletop simulation aimed at high-level decision-makers, including experts in security and strategic communication. The event is organized under the EU Cybersecurity Capacity Building in the Western Balkans initiative, led by the Estonian e-Governance Academy in […]
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Workshop on 5G Cybersecurity in the Telecommunications Sector
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- Kosovo — Regulatory Authority of Electronic and Postal Communications (ARKEP)
- United States – Department of Commerce
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
Workshop on 5G Cybersecurity in the Telecommunications Sector
From July 22-23, 2024, the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, in collaboration with ARKEP, the Kosovar Telecommunications Regulator, organized a pivotal Workshop on 5G and Telecommunications Infrastructure Security in Kosovo. This workshop was a significant effort to address critical aspects of cybersecurity within the […]
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Reinforcement to EU4DigitalUA: institutional strengthening, communication and data protection
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Reinforcement to EU4DigitalUA: institutional strengthening, communication and data protection
Overall objective: to improve the efficiency and security of public service delivery and their access to citizens and businesses. Specific objective: more and better public electronic services are provided by Government authorities. This project emerges from the necessity to support Ukraine in digitalization matters, within the framework of the EU4DigitalUA […]
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EU Support for Digital Transformation of Ukraine (DT4UA)
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EU Support for Digital Transformation of Ukraine (DT4UA)
The project continues supporting Ukraine’s digital transformation and integration with the EU’s Digital Single Market. The activities are focused on the improvement of the efficiency and security of public service delivery and their access to citizens and businesses in Ukraine, in line with EU requirements, and provision of rapid response […]
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Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2024 (2nd Edition)
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- DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
- Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
- Albania – National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security (AKCESK)
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Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2024 (2nd Edition)
The event, organized under DCAF’s regional project ‘Good Governance in Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans’ and funded by the UK Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO), brought together cybersecurity professionals from both public and private sectors. The agenda featured a high-level opening address with notable speakers including Igli Tafa from […]
CyberSPEX
The project will support EU m/s in the development of the relevant domestic legislation and of other measures to operationalise the provisions of the Protocol. The project will be implemented by the Council of Europe’s Cybercrime Programme Office (C-PROC) in Bucharest and will seek close cooperation with organisations with subject-matter […]
CyberSEE
The CyberSEE project on “Enhanced action on cybercrime and electronic evidence in South-East Europe and Türkiye”, launched in January 2024, is a joint project of the European Union (Directorate General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations) and the Council of Europe, financed by the European Union under the IPA III instrument […]
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Western Balkans: Media Cyber and Defence (MCD) CSSF Programme
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- United Kingdom – Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
- United Kingdom – Ministry of Defence
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Cybercrime
- Cyber Security Culture & Skills
Western Balkans: Media Cyber and Defence (MCD) CSSF Programme
The Western Balkans Media, Cyber and Defence (MCD) CSSF Programme aims to improve the stability of the region. It does this by strengthening critical resilience , including: the sustainability of independent media, countering disinformation, strengthening cyber resilience and the ability to resist a cyber-attack, defence engagement, and supporting reforms.
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TAIEX Workshop on Directive (EU) 2018/843 on the exchange of virtual currencies and custodian wallet providers
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- Financial Intelligence Unit Bank of Italy
- Poland – Financial Supervision Authority
- Croatia – Financial Services Supervisory Agency
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TAIEX Workshop on Directive (EU) 2018/843 on the exchange of virtual currencies and custodian wallet providers
Workshop on virtual currency transactions in the context of monitoring, supervising, and preventing the use of such transactions for money laundering and terrorist financing.
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TAIEX Work from Home on e-Goverment and Cyber Security
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- Cyber Security Policy and Strategy
- National Assessments
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
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TAIEX Work from Home on e-Goverment and Cyber Security
The DG NEAR-led work from home initiative aimed to assess e-government and cyber security challenges faced by beneficiary and partner countries during COVID-19. It gathered insights through questionnaires filled by country representatives. The initiative identified immediate needs for better preparedness and will shape EU assistance programs. The resulting report highlights […]
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TAIEX MULTI-COUNTY WORKSHOP ON THE ROLE OF THE EU’S CYBER ECOSYSTEM IN THE GLOBAL CYBER SECURITY STABILITY
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- European Security and Defence College
- European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
- Greece – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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TAIEX MULTI-COUNTY WORKSHOP ON THE ROLE OF THE EU’S CYBER ECOSYSTEM IN THE GLOBAL CYBER SECURITY STABILITY
The type of programme was intended to familiarise the administrations with the main pillars of the EU cyber ecosystem and how they can reinforce the global security stability by strengthening their cyber resilience, build trust and upscale the cooperation among the global actors. It especially allows mid and senior-ranking officials […]
