An overview of Costa Rica’s cyber policy landscape is available on the UNIDIR Cyber Policy Portal Project
International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI)
Beneficiary Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cabo Verde
- + 73 more
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Themes & Topics
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
- Cybercrime
- + 1 more
International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI)
The International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), established in 2021 by the United States, is the world’s largest international cyber partnership. With 68 global members, CRI strengthens resilience against ransomware, disrupts criminal ecosystems, and fosters collaboration through shared intelligence, policy innovation, and capacity-building efforts to protect critical sectors and global communities […]
CMM Review Costa Rica (2024)
The Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications (MICITT) of Costa Rica, in partnership with the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre (GCSCC), has initiated a Cybersecurity Capacity Maturity Model (CMM) review to assess the country’s cybersecurity maturity. This effort is supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office […]
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ICT4Peace – OAS Course on “Protection of critical infrastructure and critical information infrastructure against cyber attacks” in Costa Rica
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ICT4Peace – OAS Course on “Protection of critical infrastructure and critical information infrastructure against cyber attacks” in Costa Rica
ICT4Peace on 29 April to 3 May 2024 carried out its newest version of its course “Protection of critical infrastructure and critical information infrastructure against cyber attacks” in Costa Rica in cooperation with the Organisation of American States.
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El PAcCTO 2.0
Implementors
- International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP)
- France – Expertise France
- Civipol
- + 4 more
Themes & Topics
El PAcCTO 2.0
EL PAcCTO 2.0 aims at fostering an EU-LAC partnership on Justice and Security, fighting organized transnational crime through an integral approach to reinforce the Rule of Law in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Canada’s support to the OAS and its member states in addressing the gender gap in the cybersecurity agenda
Beneficiary Countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Barbados
- + 31 more
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Canada’s support to the OAS and its member states in addressing the gender gap in the cybersecurity agenda
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Canada’s support to the OAS and its Member States to prevent, combat and mitigate cybersecurity threats in the Americas (Phase 2)
Beneficiary Countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Barbados
- + 31 more
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Canada’s support to the OAS and its Member States to prevent, combat and mitigate cybersecurity threats in the Americas (Phase 2)
The project supports the OAS and its member states to prevent, combat and mitigate cybersecurity threats in the Americas. This will be achieved through international cooperation as a result of the implementation of National Cybersecurity Strategies, and greater participation in the dialogue on international norms in cyberspace.
Creating a Career Path in Cybersecurity
The program has provided training to economically disadvantaged youths and young adults (ages 18-25) in ten OAS Member States, with the objective of exposing them to technical training in cybersecurity and promoting their professional development in this field.
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OAS – AWS Sponsorship Agreement 2022
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Themes & Topics
- Cyber Security Policy and Strategy
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Cybercrime
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OAS – AWS Sponsorship Agreement 2022
This collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Organisation of American States is building a replicable and scalable mechanism to help countries design their roadmap to accelerate cybersecurity maturity step-by-step, following the CMM methodology.
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EU CyberNet LAC4 – Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre
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EU CyberNet LAC4 – Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre
LAC4 is a regional cybersecurity competence centre with a physical facility in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. LAC4 offers trainings and consultations for the whole LAC region, covering incident response, strategy implementation, national risk assessments, exercises and more. The centre was officially opened in 2022.
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Europe Latin America Programme of Assistance against Transnational Organised Crime (EL PAcCTO)
Implementors
- France – Expertise France
- International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP)
Themes & Topics
Europe Latin America Programme of Assistance against Transnational Organised Crime (EL PAcCTO)
EL PAcCTO (Europe Latin America Programme of Assistance against Transnational Organised Crime) is an international cooperation programme funded by the European Union that seeks to contribute to security and justice in Latin America by supporting the fight against transnational organised crime. In its intervention, EL PAcCTO addresses the entire criminal […]
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High-level government officials’ study visit
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Themes & Topics
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
- Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
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High-level government officials’ study visit
High-level government officials with direct responsibilities for the supervision and development of cyber security capacities at the national level had an exchange of knowledge and best practices with Estonian counterparts, with a special focus on the protection of critical information infrastructure. Risks and challenges posed by cyber threats in different […]
International cooperation on data protection and data flows
The International Digital Cooperation project contributed to the development of a secure, right-based international digital sphere, conducive to a level playing field in terms of market access and business opportunities for EU companies. The project increased awareness and acceptance by relevant actors and in particular public authorities, civil society and […]
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Canada’s Support to the OAS and its Member States to Prevent, Combat and Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in the Americas
Implementors
Themes & Topics
- Cyber Security Policy and Strategy
- Strategies
- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- + 2 more
Canada’s Support to the OAS and its Member States to Prevent, Combat and Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in the Americas
This Project will aim to reduce the full range of threats to Canada from overseas, while at the same time promoting an open, secure and resilient cyberspace through international cooperation based on institutional structures established as a result of the implementation of National Cybersecurity Strategies and greater participation in the […]
Cybercrime Capacity Building in the Americas Phase II
Phase II project aims to enhance the capacity of 35 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to tackle cybercrime. The project combines assessment, mentoring and training activities with operations and public awareness efforts, to prevent, detect, and investigate cybercrime in a comprehensive manner.
OAS National Cybersecurity Strategy Development
This project is part of the GFCE initiative Cyber Security in OAS member states. Aims / objectives Help member states to develop and adopt national cybersecurity policy frameworks Activities/instruments Roundtabale discussions Draft strategy by OAS for discussion in the broad cybersecurity community Facilitation of a feedback and revision process Outcome […]
