Strengthening Digital Governance for Service Delivery
On 28 September 2023, Kosovo’s Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kosovo, and the World Bank Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia, have formalized through an agreement the Kosovo Strengthening Digital Governance for Service Delivery Project. This initiative is designed to enhance the quality of selected public administrative […]
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 […]
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OSCE Albania
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- Cyber Security Culture & Skills
- Cyber Security Awareness
- Education, Training & Workforce Development
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OSCE Albania
The OSCE Presence in Albania’s primary aim is to enhance cyber and ICT security to improve community safety and stability in the region. Their activities include raising awareness about cyber threats, offering information sessions, creating online safety guidelines, and supporting Albania’s Cybersecurity Strategy. These efforts align with OSCE-wide initiatives focused […]
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), […]
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USAID Critical Infrastructure Digitalization and Resilience Program (CIDR) in Albania
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
USAID Critical Infrastructure Digitalization and Resilience Program (CIDR) in Albania
The Critical Infrastructure Digitalization and Resilience (CIDR) is a USAID-funded initiative dedicated to assisting European and Eurasian governments, encompassing regions such as the Western Balkans, Black Sea, and Caucasus, in enhancing the resilience of their critical infrastructure sectors. This program aims to help these nations integrate cybersecurity best practices into […]
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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Cybersecurity Rapid Response for Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
- Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
Cybersecurity Rapid Response for Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia
This EU-supported project is bringing experts from the e-Governance Academy to improve the cyber resilience of Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, in compliance with EU standards and best practices.
EU for Fight Against Cybercrime in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Agency for European Integration and Economic Development (AEI) supported the development of legislation and offered capacity building for police in Bosnia and Herzegovina to better tackle cybercrime.
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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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Consultancy Services by NRD Cyber Security for the Regional Cyber Defence Centre (RCDC)
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
- Cyber Security Culture & Skills
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Consultancy Services by NRD Cyber Security for the Regional Cyber Defence Centre (RCDC)
This project involves services provided by NRD Cyber Security to develop a CTI service model and create a threat landscape for the Regional Cyber Defence Centre under the auspices of the National Cyber Security Centre of Lithuania.
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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.*
