Commonwealth CSIRT community – Extension
This project extended the ‘Commonwealth Cyber Security Incident Response Team Workshops’ project with the aim of creating an online information-sharing portal for Commonwealth member incident response teams and related professionals.
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Commonwealth International Data Protection Development and Cross-border Transfers Project
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Commonwealth International Data Protection Development and Cross-border Transfers Project
This project will contribute to improved cross-border data flows among and with developing digital economies through bilateral workshops and other activities that will feed into Victoria University providing recommendations and options for the UK to develop a regulatory and policy framework on this issue.
Cyber Security Policy Exercise Kenya
Virtual Table-top Exercise financed by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and commissioned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH designed and facilitated by Stiftung Neue Verantwortung (SNV). The goal of the one-day exercise is to have participants experience cybersecurity policy in Kenya by […]
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Women in Cyber (WiC) Mentorship Programme – ITU
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Women in Cyber (WiC) Mentorship Programme – ITU
The Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme, part of ITU’s Cyber Skills Development initiatives, empowers women in cybersecurity through mentorship, training, and role model engagement. It includes webinars, technical and soft skills courses, and mentorship circles, complementing sister projects like Her CyberTracks to advance gender equality and professional capacity in cybersecurity […]
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Incident Response Workshop and CSIRT Introduction
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
- Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
Incident Response Workshop and CSIRT Introduction
Incident Response Workshop and CSIRT Introduction 2nd-6th December 2019. The workshop focused on two main aspects: It looked at the challenges that the Internet Service Providers and their infrastructure confront when dealing with Cybersecurity incidents. It also examined strategies that can be employed to build Incident Response Capabilities even with […]
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Enriching and Implementing National Cyber Strategy and Policies
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- Cyber Security Policy and Strategy
- Strategies
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
Enriching and Implementing National Cyber Strategy and Policies
US – Africa National Action and Regional Cooperation: Enriching and Implementing National Cyber Strategy and Policies workshop. 9th-12th April 2019, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany). This three-day workshop benefitted representatives selected by the US State Department from Elected Member States.
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Cybersecurity Clinic
Beneficiary Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- + 12 more
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Cybersecurity Clinic
World Bank – West Africa Cybersecurity Clinic 22nd-25th October 2018, Accra (Ghana) This clinic benefitted one policy, legal and regulatory framework expert or strategy specialist in the area of cybersecurity.
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East Africa Cyber Security Clinic
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- Cyber Security Policy and Strategy
- CBMs, Norms and Cyberdiplomacy
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- + 2 more
East Africa Cyber Security Clinic
World Bank – East Africa Cybersecurity Clinic 30th May – 2nd June Kampala (Uganda) The World Bank Group (WBG), the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U), the East African Community (EAC) and the Government of Israel launched the “East Africa Cybersecurity Clinic,” a regional event that took place at the […]
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Cyber Risk Management
Beneficiary Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- + 12 more
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Cyber Risk Management
United States – ECOWAS National Action and Regional Cooperation: ‘Cyber Risk Management’ Garmisch, Partenkirchen (Germany), 23rd-27th April 2018 Beneficiaries included representatives involved in cybersecurity initiatives including strategic planning, legislation development, cross-ministerial collaboration, cyber education and training, investigations, and governmental oversight.
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Child Online Protection (COP) and Capacity Enforcement
Beneficiary Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- + 12 more
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Child Online Protection (COP) and Capacity Enforcement
Regional Workshop on Child Protection (COP) and Capacity Enforcement on ‘Children and Mobile Technology’. Abuja (Nigeria) 5th-6th March 2018. Beneficiaries included representatives of the Ministry in charge of ICT.
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Capacity Building on Cyber Legislation
Beneficiary Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- + 12 more
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Capacity Building on Cyber Legislation
ECOWAS-Council of Europe “Capacity Building on Cyber Legislation” Abuja (Nigeria) From the 11th-13th September 2017 Beneficiary groups included representatives involved in the elaboration and reform of legislation.
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Cybersecurity Alliance for Mutual Progress (CAMP) First Regional Forum
Beneficiary Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- + 12 more
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Cybersecurity Alliance for Mutual Progress (CAMP) First Regional Forum
The Cybersecurity Alliance for Mutual Progress (CAMP) launched its First Regional Forum along with a joint seminar with the Global Cybersecurity Centre for Development (GCCD). It took place in Accra (Ghana) between the 19th-20th April 2017. Beneficiary groups included one expert from each Member State of the CAMP as well […]
Digital ID, Trade & Economy (DITE) Program for Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is working with the African Union Commission on a Digital Identity, Digital Trade and Digital Economy initiative to support member countries to fully harness their digital potential, and to exploit the benefits of digitalization for the continent’s development. This work is being done in […]
Cyber Security Toolkit for School Learners
This project focused on the creation of a Cyber Safety and Awareness Toolkit for Primary and Secondary school learners and teachers across South Africa.






