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A systems approach to understanding national cybersecurity education capacity
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- This paper, published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the O…
A systems approach to understanding national cybersecurity education capacity
This paper, published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS) and supported by CitiFoundation, offers a framework to help countries assess their unique cybersecurity ecosystems, address immediate workforce gaps, and plan for long-term resilience. The paper emphasizes a human-centric approach to digital […]
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Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy (2nd Edition 2021)
Authors
Year
- 2021
Description
- The purpose of this document is to guide national leaders and policy-makers in the development of a …
Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy (2nd Edition 2021)
The purpose of this document is to guide national leaders and policy-makers in the development of a National Cybersecurity Strategy, and in thinking strategically about cybersecurity, cyber-preparedness and resilience. This Guide aims to provide a useful, flexible and user-friendly framework to set the context of a country’s socio-economic vision and […]
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ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v5
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countrie…
ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v5
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level – to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue. As cybersecurity has a broad field of application, cutting across many industries and various sectors, each […]
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Guiding principles for ICT regulators to enhance cyber resilience
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) enable global digital connections between individu…
Guiding principles for ICT regulators to enhance cyber resilience
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) enable global digital connections between individuals, businesses, government, academia, and civil society. ICTs play a fundamental role in all aspects of national security and economic and social affairs. In a world where modern societies are increasingly digital and hyperconnected, it is essential for the communication and […]
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Technical Report – Cyber Security Resilience Assessment toolkit for DFS Critical Infrastructure
Authors
Year
- 2023
Description
- This report aims to support Digital Financial Services (DFS) regulators and DFS stakeholders in emer…
Technical Report – Cyber Security Resilience Assessment toolkit for DFS Critical Infrastructure
This report aims to support Digital Financial Services (DFS) regulators and DFS stakeholders in emerging economies in assessing their critical infrastructure’s cyber resilience level. The scope of this report is to provide DFS entities in emerging economies with technical guidelines and toolkit to conduct a self-assessment of their current cyber […]
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Cybersecurity and Sustainable Development: A Global Path Forward
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, the International Telecommunica…
Cybersecurity and Sustainable Development: A Global Path Forward
Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE), and Microsoft brought economic development and cybersecurity communities together through the organization of multistakeholder workshops. During these workshops, key recommendations, lessons learned, and good practices were collected […]
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ITU cybersecurity programme: CIRT framework
Authors
Year
- 2021
Description
- This report sets out how to establish a national CIRT and outlines cooperation mechanisms at the reg…
ITU cybersecurity programme: CIRT framework
This report sets out how to establish a national CIRT and outlines cooperation mechanisms at the regional and international levels that identify, manage, and respond to cyberthreats.
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ITU 2020 Guidelines on Child Online Protection (COP)
Authors
Year
- 2020
Description
- The ITU Guidelines on Child Online Protection are a comprehensive set of recommendations for all r…
ITU 2020 Guidelines on Child Online Protection (COP)
The ITU Guidelines on Child Online Protection are a comprehensive set of recommendations for all relevant stakeholders on how to contribute to the development of a safe and empowering online environment for children and young people.
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ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v3
Authors
Year
- 2017
Description
- The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countrie…
ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v3
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level – to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue. As cybersecurity has a broad field of application, cutting across many industries and various sectors, each […]
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ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v2
Authors
Year
- 2015
Description
- The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countrie…
ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v2
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level – to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue. As cybersecurity has a broad field of application, cutting across many industries and various sectors, each […]
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ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v1
Authors
Year
- 2013
Description
- The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countrie…
ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v1
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level – to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue. As cybersecurity has a broad field of application, cutting across many industries and various sectors, each […]
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ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v4
Authors
Year
- 2019
Description
- The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countrie…
ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v4
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level – to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue. As cybersecurity has a broad field of application, cutting across many industries and various sectors, each […]
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Harnessing the Internet of Things for Global Development
Authors
Year
- 2016
Description
- This report explores the current use and potential of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in tackl…
Harnessing the Internet of Things for Global Development
This report explores the current use and potential of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in tackling global development challenges, highlighting a number of specific instances where IoT interventions are helping to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues . It presents summary conclusions on what is required for the […]
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Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy (1st Edition 2018)
Authors
Year
- 2018
Description
- The purpose of this document is to guide national leaders and policy-makers in the development of a …
Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy (1st Edition 2018)
The purpose of this document is to guide national leaders and policy-makers in the development of a National Cybersecurity Strategy, and in thinking strategically about cybersecurity, cyber-preparedness and resilience. This Guide aims to provide a useful, flexible and user-friendly framework to set the context of a country’s socio-economic vision and […]






