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NÚKIB-AKCESK Cyber Security Exercise in Albania
Beneficiary Countries
Beneficiary groups
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- Czech Republic – National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB)
- Albania – National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security (AKCESK)
Themes & Topics
- 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
Beneficiary Countries
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- Kosovo — Regulatory Authority of Electronic and Postal Communications (ARKEP)
- United States – Department of Commerce
Themes & Topics
- 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)
Beneficiary Countries
Beneficiary groups
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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)
Themes & Topics
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
Beneficiary Countries
Beneficiary groups
Implementors
- United Kingdom – Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
- United Kingdom – Ministry of Defence
Themes & Topics
- 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
Beneficiary Countries
Beneficiary groups
Implementors
- Financial Intelligence Unit Bank of Italy
- Poland – Financial Supervision Authority
- Croatia – Financial Services Supervisory Agency
Themes & Topics
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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Themes & Topics
- 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
Implementors
- 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 […]
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TAIEX Expert mission on preparing for cybersecurity certification and alignment with new cybersecurity framework in line with Regulation (EU) 2019/881 (Cybersecurity Act)
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TAIEX Expert mission on preparing for cybersecurity certification and alignment with new cybersecurity framework in line with Regulation (EU) 2019/881 (Cybersecurity Act)
TAIEX Expert Mission on improvement of the Cybersecurity Security Operation
The aim of the expert mission was to focus on strengthening the capacities to respond to cyber security incidents. This involved optimising and practising escalation scenarios, crisis decision-making, escalation procedures and ensuring efficient utilisation of available tools. Experts from Czech Republic provided advice on the legal and institutional framework, including […]
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TAIEX Expert Mission on alignment of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s draft law on Information Security and Security of Network and Information Systems with EU NIS Directive
Beneficiary Countries
Beneficiary groups
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- Croatia – Information Systems Security Bureau (ZSIS)
- Croatia – Office of the National Security Council
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TAIEX Expert Mission on alignment of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s draft law on Information Security and Security of Network and Information Systems with EU NIS Directive
The Expert Mission provided government officials in charge of drafting the Law on Information Security and Security of Network and Information Systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina with better understanding of the requirements of the NIS directive. Additionally, it provided the basis for an effective security of the information systems required […]
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Strenthening the Information Security in Serbia
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Strenthening the Information Security in Serbia
The Kingdom of Norway, through the programme “Norway for you – Serbia” supported the strengthening of information security of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, through the procurement of a platform for national cyber drills. The platform serves to hold cyber exercises, enables the real situation of different attack […]
