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Observatory of Cybersecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Publication date: 2016

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Ransomware Gangs and Hacktivists: Cyber Threats to Governments in Latin America

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  • 2024

 

Ransomware Gangs and Hacktivists: Cyber Threats to Governments in Latin America

This report assesses ransomware gangs and hacktivists as the main cybersecurity threat to Latin American governments. The group’s objective is to expose corruption, abuse of power, and human rights violations in Latin America. The disclosure of this data significantly impacts public perception and the legitimacy of the affected governments, generating […]

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GFCE Global Good Practices: Focus Awareness-Building through a Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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  • Declaring a month dedicated to cybersecurity awareness can help focus the efforts of many stakeholde…

 

GFCE Global Good Practices: Focus Awareness-Building through a Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Declaring a month dedicated to cybersecurity awareness can help focus the efforts of many stakeholders and enhance their collaboration, while delivering a strong message to the public, and increasing the effectiveness of capacity building efforts.

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From Boots on the Ground to Bytes in Cyberspace: A Toolkit providing Comprehensive Guidance on the use of Technologies by Private Security Companies

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  • 2024

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  • This toolkit provides a comprehensive guide for Private Security Companies (PSCs) on navigating the …

 

From Boots on the Ground to Bytes in Cyberspace: A Toolkit providing Comprehensive Guidance on the use of Technologies by Private Security Companies

This toolkit provides a comprehensive guide for Private Security Companies (PSCs) on navigating the complex landscape of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and their impact on human rights. The toolkit is designed for a wide range of PSC stakeholders, including security professionals, management, human rights officers, compliance teams, technology teams, […]

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Implementing Harmonised ICT Legal Frameworks and Cybersecurity Policies

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Implementing Harmonised ICT Legal Frameworks and Cybersecurity Policies

Target countries Member states of ECOWAS and SADC Objective To support the harmonisation of cyber security legislation at sub-regional level and across members in this regard Activities Series of workshops on the harmonization of a legal framework for cybersecurity

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Africa Cyber Fellows Network with Meridian

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Africa Cyber Fellows Network with Meridian

This project created a network of African cyber security policy experts who can act as a hub for cascading good practice in key information security challenges across the continent through individual and joint projects. The project design was based upon the Arabic Cyber Fellows network. Furthermore, it will build on […]