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SUMMARY:FIRST Good Practice Webinar Series Session 4 - Cyber Diplomacy: Strengthening Collaboration Among National CSIRTs Confirmation
DESCRIPTION:On 27 November\, Anastasiya Kazakova\, Cyber Diplomacy Knowledge Fellow at Diplo and Geneva Dialogue Project Coordinator\, delivered a presentation on recent developments in the UN cyber negotiations and discussed practical avenues for African security teams to strengthen their engagement in cyber diplomacy. The session took place as part of the FIRST Good Practice Webinar Series (Season 4)\, a programme designed to explore how technical cooperation\, information sharing\, and diplomatic engagement can reinforce trust and operational collaboration among national and sectoral CSIRTs. \nThe series was delivered courtesy of the FIRST Africa Regional Liaison initiative\, made possible through the generous support of UK International Development as part of the Africa Cyber Programme. \nThe Webinar Series\, led by Lawrence Muchilwa\, Africa Regional Liaison at FIRST\, aimed to examine how cyber diplomacy is increasingly shaping effective CSIRT-to-CSIRT cooperation\, as well as to identify the diplomatic and operational factors that enable trust\, interoperability\, and coordination among national CSIRTs. In doing so\, the series also works to generate practical recommendations for strengthening regional and international partnerships in cyber incident management. \nIn her intervention\, Anastasiya highlighted the key outcomes of the current UN Open-Ended Working Group negotiations and explained how African security teams can contribute more actively to cyber diplomacy processes. She emphasised the importance of bringing technical expertise into national deliberations on cyber norms\, participating in international dialogue platforms\, and using multistakeholder initiatives to support capacity-building and regional resilience. \nThe webinar also featured presentations from two additional speakers. Ellah Hamwaka\, Incident Response Officer and former representative of Malawi to the UN OEWG on ICT security\, shared insights from her involvement in shaping national positions on cyber stability\, norms\, and cooperation. Emmanuella Darkwah\, Senior Manager for International Cooperation\, drew on her experience participating in the UN OEWG on Developments in ICTs in the Context of International Security\, highlighting the value of CSIRT perspectives in multilateral cybersecurity discussions. Together\, the speakers underscored the growing need for stronger engagement between technical and diplomatic communities and stressed the potential for African CSIRTs to play a more influential role in shaping responsible state behaviour in cyberspace.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/first-good-practice-webinar-series-session-4/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251125T083000
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SUMMARY:From cooperation to fragmentation: Can technology and cybersecurity governance survive the age of geopolitical tension?
DESCRIPTION:On 25 November\, Imad Aad\, Technical Project Manager at C4DT – EPFL and member of the Geneva Dialogue Core Group\, spoke on the challenges facing international cooperation in cybersecurity amid a rapidly evolving global order and intensifying geopolitical turbulence. The discussion took place during the 30th International Humanitarian & Security Conference\, dedicated to “The New World (Dis)order: Global Governance\, Institutions and Norms in an Age of Uncertainty.” \nToday’s international environment is marked by rising geopolitical tensions\, strategic rivalries\, and growing fragmentation\, all of which erode trust and complicate cooperation across regions. In this context\, cyberspace has become increasingly complex and contested\, with sophisticated threat actors\, accelerated attack cycles\, and emerging risks driven by artificial intelligence—ranging from hyper-realistic phishing to deepfake-enabled fraud. \nAnother significant development is the shift towards framing cybersecurity through the lens of national sovereignty. This trend is driving the emergence of governance models that blend security\, economic\, and strategic imperatives. It is reflected in regulatory practices focused on data governance\, supply-chain resilience\, and technology standards that now extend across physical\, digital\, and economic domains\, reshaping how states and industries interact. \nAs part of his intervention\, Imad highlighted the Geneva Dialogue as a concrete and effective case study of cross-regional\, multistakeholder cooperation during a time of geopolitical volatility. He underscored how the Dialogue brings together governments\, industry leaders\, academia\,civil society\, and technical communities\, including experts from open-source community\, to build shared understanding\, exchange practical experiences\, and develop principled guidance for responsible behaviour in cyberspace. In an era where formal political channels are often strained\, the Geneva Dialogue demonstrates that inclusive\, trust-building platforms can still advance cooperation and create space for constructive engagement across geopolitical divides. \nStephanie Borg Psaila\, Director of Digital Policy\, Diplo also contributed to the panel discussion\, emphasising the vital role of civil society in sustaining and strengthening collaboration among states\, the private sector\, academia\, and other stakeholders despite deepening global uncertainties.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/from-cooperation-to-fragmentation-can-technology-and-cybersecurity-governance-survive-the-age-of-geopolitical-tension/
LOCATION:Centre International de Conférences Genève\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251021T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251021T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
CREATED:20250910T113340Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Norms on the Ground: Who Is Responsible for Securing Critical Infrastructure?
DESCRIPTION:When everything is critical\, who protects it? What do cyber norms actually tell us to do? And how\, and by whom? \nDependence on digital infrastructures is continuously increasing\, from energy grids to healthcare systems\, making them an ever more attractive target for malicious cyber operations. As these risks intensify\, the urgency grows to move beyond political declarations toward meaningful\, coordinated action. \nStates have endorsed the UN framework for responsible State behaviour in cyberspace – including norms and CBMs that call for the protection of critical infrastructure. Regional organisations such as the OSCE and ASEAN have agreed to similar CBMs. But who implements these norms and CBMs? Who ensures they are upheld not only by governments\, but also by the operators\, engineers\, developers\, and researchers behind the world’s most essential systems? \nThese questions were discussed at the Geneva Dialogue’s session at the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) on 21 October. The session presented the Geneva Manual on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace exploring the evolving roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders in implementing cyber norms and confidence-building measures for critical infrastructure protection. \nThrough a multistakeholder interactive conversation\, the session highlighted challenges\, shared emerging good practices\, and examined how diplomatic agreements are being interpreted\, operationalised\, and embedded into real-world decisions. \nThe session was opened by Mr Daniel Klingele\, Senior Advisor\, International Security Division\, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)\, and Mr Christopher Anthony\, Director\, Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Division\, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). They framed the discussion on critical infrastructure protection and challenges for international cooperation. \n \n \nMs Anastasiya Kazakova\, Cyber Diplomacy Knowledge Fellow and Geneva Dialogue Project Coordinator\, DiploFoundation\, presented the newly launched Chapter 2 of the Geneva Manual (May 2025)\, which conveys seven key messages from non-state stakeholders on the protection of critical infrastructure. The chapter highlights: \n\nThe need to broaden the definition of damage in UN Norm F beyond physical destruction to include service disruptions\, collateral effects\, and other non-physical harms.\nCalls for states to provide clear legal and policy guidance to private entities and CI operators.\nThe importance of harmonised\, risk-based baseline cybersecurity requirements across jurisdictions.\nProtection of responsible vulnerability disclosure and the preservation of trusted cross-border technical collaboration\, even amid rising geopolitical tensions.\n\n \nParticipants then engaged in a scenario exercise on a hospital cyberattack\, later revealed as a supply chain compromise requiring international cooperation. \n \nThe exercise was led by Mr Tan E Guang Eugene\, Research Fellow\, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)\, Nanyang Technological University\, Singapore\, with contributions from: \n\nMr Teo Xiang Zheng\, Vice President\, Head of Advisory\, Ensign Infosecurity\n\nMs Shariffah Rashidah Syed Othman\, Deputy Director General\, Personal Data Protection Department\, Ministry of Digital\, Malaysia\nMr Christopher Anthony\, Director\, Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Division\, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)\n\n \n \n \nThe session concluded with a fireside chat moderated by Mr Vladimir Radunović\, Director of Cybersecurity & E-diplomacy\, DiploFoundation\, featuring Mr Marc Henauer\, Senior Political and International Affairs Officer\, Swiss National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)\, and Dr Bushra Al Blooshi\, Director of Governance and Risk Management for Cybersecurity\, Dubai Electronic Security Center. The experts discussed the implications of geopolitical fragmentation: the risks of competing digital ecosystems undermining global cybersecurity\, but also the potential for resilience and innovation in a more diverse digital landscape.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/cyber-norms-on-the-ground-who-is-responsible-for-securing-critical-infrastructure/
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SUMMARY:From Geneva to Abu Dhabi: Algorithms Redefining War and Peace
DESCRIPTION:The Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi (8–9 September 2025) has quickly become one of the UAE’s flagship spaces for global dialogue — a place where leaders\, experts\, and thinkers from around the world debate the big issues shaping our future. Mr Vladimir Radunovic\, Diplo’s Director for Cybersecurity and E-diplomacy\, will join the panel “Geneva vs Algorithms: Redefining Laws of War and Peace” — a conversation on how algorithmic systems and AI\, diplomacy\, and international law and norms collide in today’s shifting global security landscape. \nWith rapid advances in autonomous systems\, algorithmic decision-making\, and cyberwarfare\, the session will explore the applicability and the need to update the global frameworks that govern armed conflict and peacekeeping. We will reflect on the role of international Geneva and the UN overall in shaping rules and norms that can help secure peace in the digital age\, while highlighting Geneva’s unique ecosystem of institutions and stakeholders that enables dialogue\, negotiation\, and the implementation of agreements. Drawing on lessons from initiatives such as the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace\, we pointed to what works — and what still needs to be done — in bridging the gap between diplomacy and the algorithmic realities of the modern security environment. \nMore information is available at: https://hiliforum.ae/en
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/from-geneva-to-abu-dhabi-algorithms-redefining-war-and-peace/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250702T105000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250702T115000
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SUMMARY:Geneva Dialogue session at the Global Digital Collaboration Conference (GDCC 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the C4DT-EPFL\, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and  DiploFoundation\, the session brought together representatives from government\, industry\, and academia for an open discussion on the evolving relevance of cyber norms and the rules-based international order in safeguarding critical infrastructure. While states have endorsed norms for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace\, the discussion highlighted persistent challenges in their implementation. \nSerge Droz (Swiss FDFA)\, Roman Zhukov (RedHat)\, and Imad Aad (C4DT-EPFL) noted that states often lack effective mechanisms to operationalise norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs)\, placing disproportionate responsibility on the private sector\, which owns and operates much of the infrastructure. The gap between commitments and practice—particularly evident in ongoing malicious cyber activities—raised concerns about accountability\, especially in the context of armed conflict where roles can quickly shift. \nThe panel explored how various stakeholders interpret and apply these norms and discussed whether existing frameworks are still adequate for today’s complex and fragmented security environment. \nAt the same time\, the session highlighted important areas of convergence and opportunity. While technical communities and open-source developers may not explicitly engage with UN cyber norms\, their day-to-day priorities—security\, stability\, and resilience—are deeply aligned with the overarching goals of these frameworks.  \nThe Geneva Dialogue was cited as a valuable platform for bridging this gap by translating state-led commitments into shared understanding and actionable practices across stakeholder groups. Positive remarks were made about the potential of cyber norms to support international cooperation on security\, even as political\, legal\, and technical barriers continue to grow. \nThe conversation reaffirmed that while norms may originate in diplomatic forums\, their effectiveness depends on broad-based engagement—from open-source communities to governments—especially as the threat landscape continues to evolve.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/geneva-dialogue-session-at-the-global-digital-collaboration-conference-gdcc-2025/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
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SUMMARY:Geneva Dialogue at the OSCE Cross-regional Conference on Cyber/ICT Security
DESCRIPTION:The two-day workshop examined the nexus between CBMs and cyber norms\, with a specific focus on identifying commonalities in their implementation. The Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace was presented and further discussed as an example of good practice during the session on a multistakeholder approach to cyberspace. \nThrough expert-led discussions\, the event showcased national and regional strategies and challenges\, highlighting areas of possible future joint efforts. The conference was organized for policy-makers active in the field of international cybersecurity\, particularly national representatives involved in cyber diplomacy negotiations.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/geneva-dialogue-at-the-osce-cross-regional-conference-on-cyber-ict-security/
LOCATION:Ulaanbaatar\, Mongolia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
CREATED:20250610T132106Z
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SUMMARY:Geneva Dialogue at the African School of Internet Governance (AfriSIG)
DESCRIPTION:The African School of Internet Governance is a regular pre-event training that takes place before the African IGF to create awareness and build practical skills in Internet\, ICT and Data Governance for civil society\, the public and private sectors. This year it was held in Dar Es Salaam\, Tanzania from 23 to 28 May\, 2025 and was attended by a wide variety of international and African stakeholders. \n \nDr Katherine Getao represented the DiploFoundation at the event and delivered a presentation titled “Cybersecurity and Cybercrime in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities.” In her remarks\, she highlighted the rapid growth and penetration of digital technologies across Africa\, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures and effective responses to the increasing risks of cybercrime. She further noted that these challenges also create opportunities—particularly in promoting youth employment and fostering dynamic businesses offering cybersecurity services. \n \nDr Getao emphasised the importance of African engagement in global policy processes\, such as the Geneva Dialogue\, which offer platforms for African stakeholders to engage with emerging issues\, contribute regional perspectives\, and help shape international policies to reflect the continent’s digital realities. \n \nPreviously\, Dr Getao served as Kenya’s representative to the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (UNGGE) on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security\, contributing to the negotiation of the UN norms for responsible State behaviour in cyberspace. \n \nShe also participated in a dynamic panel discussion on how the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) can be leveraged to advance African priorities. The African School on Internet Governance proved to be a valuable space for promoting the objectives of both the DiploFoundation and the Geneva Dialogue.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/geneva-dialogue-at-the-african-school-of-internet-governance-afrisig/
LOCATION:Es Salaam\, Tanzania\, United Republic of
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250514T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250514T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
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SUMMARY:From words to protection – how do cyber norms guide security of critical infrastructure? Announcing Chapter II of the Geneva Manual
DESCRIPTION:From energy grids to hospital networks\, the systems that sustain our lives are constantly under increasing pressure. As threats evolve\, so must our defences – not just in code and hardware\, but in principles and responsibility. \nStates have agreed on a global framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace. However\, agreements alone do not protect critical infrastructure. It’s time to ask the question: how do these norms move from paper to practice? Who ensures that they are upheld\, not just by governments\, but by the operators\, engineers\, developers\, and researchers behind the world’s most essential systems? \nThe session titled “From words to protection – how do cyber norms guide security of critical infrastructure?” took place on 14 May 2025 in Geneva\, as part of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) organised by the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE). This session marked the launch of Chapter II of the Geneva Manual – a milestone in defining what the UN cyber norms mean for real-world protection of critical infrastructure. Built through the Geneva Dialogue’s global community of experts\, this new chapter provides practical guidance for non-state stakeholders navigating a shared\, high-stakes digital environment\, and highlights challenges\, including for states. \nOrganised by the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace\, the session discussed these questions in a multistakeholder approach\, engaging representatives from the private sector\, academia\, civil society\, and technical community. Established by Switzerland in 2018 and implemented by DiploFoundation with support of the Republic and State of Geneva\, C4DT\, Swisscom\, and UBS\, the Dialogue maps the roles and responsibilities of various actors in the implementation of agreed cyber norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs)\, and thus contributes to stability and security in cyberspace. The Geneva Dialogue is a global process which engages over 69 organisations and experts representing different stakeholder groups from all over the world. \nThis session provided a unique opportunity for participants to engage with leading voices in cybersecurity and cyber diplomacy\, explore best practices for the protection of critical infrastructure (CI)\, and contribute to shaping the future of global cybersecurity governance. Ambassador Benedikt Wechsler\, Head of the Digital Division at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs\, opened the session by reaffirming Switzerland’s commitment to an open\, stable\, and secure cyberspace\, as well as the importance of a multistakeholder approach to implementing the agreed framework for responsible state behaviour. He expressed appreciation to all contributors for their continued engagement in the Geneva Dialogue and their efforts to advance the understanding of how cyber norms and CBMs can enhance CI protection. \n \nAmbassador Burhan Gafoor\, Singapore’s Permanent Representative to the UN and Chair of the UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG)\, offered insights ahead of the OEWG’s concluding session under the 2021–2025 mandate. Returning for the second time to announce the next chapter of the Geneva Manual\, he emphasized the value of multilateral cooperation and inclusive dialogue\, highlighting the importance of integrating perspectives from across sectors to ensure a secure and resilient digital environment. \n \nThe session also featured an interactive segment\, inviting participants to reflect on practical actions inspired by the Geneva Manual. Insights from the group work during the “Cyber Quest“ exercise sparked thoughtful discussion\, moderated by Emmanuella Darkwah\, Senior Manager for International Cooperation at Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority. Two expert commentators joined the conversation: Christina Rupp\, Senior Policy Researcher at interface\, presented a comprehensive analysis of the EU cybersecurity policy ecosystem\, highlighting potential governance models for CI protection; and Xiang Zheng Teo\, Vice President of Advisory at Ensign InfoSecurity\, spoke on the implementation side of cybersecurity\, stressing the importance of threat-informed defense strategies and the private sector’s role in national cyber resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \nThe session concluded by underscoring the pressing need for cross-sectoral and international collaboration to address the complex challenges facing global cybersecurity. Participants are warmly invited to continue contributing to the dialogue at genevadialogue.ch and stay informed about future updates and initiatives.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/announcing-second-chapter/
LOCATION:Room 14\, International Conference Centre Geneva\, Rue de Varembé 17\, 1211 Genève\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250121T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250121T180000
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SUMMARY:Geneva Dialogue session 'Critical infrastructure protection: Who is responsible?' during the WEF 2025
DESCRIPTION:On 21 January from 16:00 to 18:00 pm CET the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace hosted the session at the Geneva Day at the House of Switzerland in Davos. The session has been organised in an interactive format\, including a scenario-based discussion\, and explored the roles and responsibilities of non-state actors\, such as the private sector\, technical community\, and civil society in implementing agreed cyber norms related to critical infrastructure protection. \nThe Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace is an international process initiated by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)\, and implemented by DiploFoundation with support of the Republic and State of Geneva\, Center for Digital Trust (C4DT) – EPFL\, Swisscom and UBS. The initiative maps roles and responsibilities of relevant actors for implementing the agreed cyber norms\, contributing to cyber-stability and security. \nAmbassador Alexandre Fasel\, State Secretary of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)\, opened the event by highlighting how the Geneva Dialogue unites people from diverse countries\, organizations\, and cultures—bringing together large corporations and open-source authors\, medical supply companies and academia\, and actors from across the globe. \nMaya Bundt\, Chair of the Cyber Resilience Chapter at the Swiss Risk Association\, and Serge Droz\, Senior Technical Advisor at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)\, introduced the topic of agreed cyber norms and the cyber-stability framework through a ‘Socratic dialogue.’ They challenged both the audience and each other with questions about the importance of these diplomatic agreements in today’s geopolitical environment. \nSofia Martinez Gomez\, Cybersecurity Consultant at AlixPartners\, echoed this message by addressing the challenges that various actors face in securing ICT networks and critical infrastructure. She emphasized the importance of collaboration as a key element in mitigating ongoing cyber risks. \nDuring a scenario-based discussion\, participants were invited to reflect on priority steps for critical infrastructure (CI) operators and owners in responding to cybersecurity incidents. \nThe group engaged in debates\, sharing personal experiences that set the tone for the subsequent panel discussion\, which featured four experts: \n\nAlina Matyukhina\, CSO and Global Head of Cybersecurity for Business Unit\, Siemens AG\nDavid Harland\, Executive Director\, Center for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD)\nOlivier Crochat\, Executive Director\, C4DT-EPFL\nYoann Klein\, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor\, Huawei\n\nWhile the panelists expressed both pessimistic and optimistic views on the current global cybersecurity outlook\, they unanimously agreed that the multistakeholder nature of cyberspace demands action from all stakeholders to secure the digital environment. \nIn his concluding remarks\, Florian Schütz\, Director of NCSC.ch\, emphasized that the Geneva Dialogue continues to focus on clarifying and implementing agreed cyber norms from a non-state stakeholder perspective. He invited interested experts to join the ongoing discussions. \nThe outcomes of this session and Geneva Dialogue will be published in the second chapter of the Geneva Manual – a comprehensive guidance on non-state actors’ implementation of existing norms. The second chapter will focus on critical infrastructure protection related norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs).The first chapter\, announced in 2023\, focuses on the implementation of the norms related to supply chain security and responsible reporting of ICT vulnerabilities.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/geneva-dialogue-session-critical-infrastructure-protection-who-is-responsible-during-the-wef-2025/
LOCATION:House of Switzerland in Davos
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SUMMARY:Securing critical infrastructure in cyber: Who and how?
DESCRIPTION:In an era where interdependencies stretch across borders and hybrid threats blur the lines between cyber and physical domains\, a critical question emerges: Are states and key stakeholders truly prepared to protect critical infrastructure (CI)? \nWith the shifting nature of cyber threats\, how can relationships between public and private actors evolve to better protect CI in both peacetime and conflict? How do advances in technology\, from AI to IoT\, influence strategies for critical infrastructure protection (CIP)\, and should there be a baseline of international cybersecurity standards for CIP? \nFurther\, as the agreed UN cyber norms gain traction\, what role can they play in approaching CIP? Is there sufficient clarity in the responsibilities of non-state stakeholders\, and how might these stakeholders support states in fostering responsible behaviour in cyberspace? \nOn 18 December at the UN IGF\, the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace will address these concerns in a multistakeholder approach\, engaging representatives from the private sector\, academia\, civil society\, and technical community for a regular dialogue. Established by Switzerland in 2018 and implemented by DiploFoundation with support of others\, the Dialogue maps the roles and responsibilities of various actors in the implementation of agreed cyber norms and thus contributes to stability and security in cyberspace.  \nThe outcomes are published in the Geneva Manual\, offering a comprehensive guidance on non-state actors’ implementation of the normative framework agreed by states\, in the context of the UN GGE/OEWG. The session will bring together actors\, including those from the Global South\, to discuss the issues identified above\, provided also in a format of a scenario-based discussion\, i.e. simulation exercise. The insights gathered during the session will contribute to the forthcoming chapter of the Geneva Manual\, focusing on the implementation of CIP related norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs). \nParticipants will also learn best practices\, develop ideas\, and network with thought leaders in the field of cyber policy for critical infrastructure. \nSpeakers and facilitators: \n\nBushra AlBlooshi\, Director of Cybersecurity Governance Risk Management Department\, Dubai Electronic Security Center\nKazuo Noguchi\, Senior Manager R&D\, Hitachi America\nNicolas Grunder \,Global Lead Counsel Digital\, Data & Cyber\, ABB\nKaleem Usmani\, Head of the CERT-MU\, Mauritius \nKlée Aiken\, Director\, Community & Capacity Building\, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)\nMelanie Kolbe-Guyot\, Head of Digital Policy\, C4DT – EPFL\nVladimir Radunović\, Director\, E-diplomacy and Cybersecurity Programmes\, DiploFoundation\nAnastasiya Kazakova\, Cyber Diplomacy Knowledge Fellow\, DiploFoundation\n\nPROGRAMME
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/securing-critical-infrastructure-in-cyber-who-and-how/
LOCATION:Riyadh
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241016T040000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241016T060000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
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SUMMARY:The Geneva Manual: How Do Cyber Norms Guide Us In Protecting Critical Infrastructure? Singapore International Cyber Week
DESCRIPTION:Cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure (CI) and assets\, often undetected by the victim\, have become the ‘new normal’ in today’s heightened geopolitical climate. Additionally\, decision-makers are concerned not only with malicious cyber activities\, but also with faulty and insufficiently secure software development practices that can cause global disruptions due to interconnected supply chains. \nTo maintain international security and peace\, do we – both state and non-state stakeholders – know what is the right thing to do to secure critical assets? How do the agreed cyber norms support operators of critical facilities and other relevant stakeholders? Which questions should actors focus on to reduce harm from cyber threats affecting CI? \nOn 16 October\, the Geneva Dialogue organised a multistakeholder session to discuss these questions in the context of the the Geneva Manual on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace\, a comprehensive guide on the implementation of cyber norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs) by non-state stakeholders. The session took place during the 2024 Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW). \nDr. Regula Kurzbein\, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore\, and Mr. Christopher Anthony\, Director of the Critical Information Infrastructure Division at the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)\, delivered opening remarks\, emphasising the importance of international multistakeholder efforts in safeguarding critical infrastructure. \n\n\n \nFollowing their remarks\, a roundtable discussion was led by Mr. Benjamin Ang\, Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security (CENS)\, Future Issues in Technology (FIT) at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS). The discussion focused on three key questions: \n\nHow can we effectively protect critical infrastructure\, facilities\, and assets with regional or international significance? What measures should be implemented\, and which stakeholders should be engaged?\nCan cyber operations avoid targeting critical infrastructure\, or is that an unrealistic expectation?\nHow do we establish accountability for damage caused by threats to critical infrastructure\, especially when established norms are violated?\n\n \nTo gain insights from various stakeholders (government\, critical infrastructure industries\, and the cybersecurity research community)\, the Geneva Dialogue organised a tabletop exercise. Participants were divided into three groups\, each led by a team captain: Mr. Teo Xiang Zheng\, Vice President of Advisory at Ensign InfoSecurity; Mr. Steven Sim Kok Leong\, Chair of the Executive Committee at the Operational Technology Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (OT-ISAC); and Mr. Eugene EG Tan\, Associate Research Fellow at RSIS.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/the-geneva-manual-how-do-cyber-norms-guide-us-in-protecting-critical-infrastructure-singapore-international-cyber-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240527T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240527T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
CREATED:20240612T125440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T125600Z
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SUMMARY:The Geneva Manual on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace: The Role of Non-State Stakeholders in the Implementation of Norms
DESCRIPTION:Virtual discussion at the GFCE Working Group A&B\n\nIs there a need\, and why\, for an international approach to protect critical infrastructure (CI)? Are there any additional sectors or dependencies which should be categorised as critical? What are the main existing and emerging threats and risks to CIP\, considering the emerging tech such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What would minimum cybersecurity measures for CIP include? What are the examples of working regional/international arrangements to respond to ICT incidents affecting CI? And how do existing cyber norms assist stakeholders in promoting responsible behaviour in cyberspace and ensuring CIP? \nOn 27 May the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Working Group A and B and Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace organised a joint interactive virtual discussion to discuss the implementation of agreed cyber norms\, including on critical infrastructure protection. \nThe session started with the presentation of the first chapter of the Geneva Manual\, which focuses on norms related to supply chain security and the reporting of ICT vulnerabilities. The first chapter highlights the substantial role of the private sector in their implementation of these norms\, but also acknowledges the critical function of civil society and academia in raising awareness about cybersecurity issues and influencing policy and corporate governance. \nDuring the roundtable discussion\, participants debated whether an international approach is needed to protect critical infrastructure\, which is currently defined and regulated at the national level. Some participants supported a common approach based on guidelines to identify what constitutes critical infrastructure in different countries. They emphasized the need for a shared understanding of what critical infrastructure is. Additionally\, participants highlighted the importance of informal communication channels in managing incidents and exchanging vulnerability information. \nFor the simulation exercise\, participants were divided into two groups to play different roles: a telecommunications company as a critical infrastructure facility and a national cybersecurity agency. Each group received messages and questions to develop a response. \nIn the group representing a critical infrastructure facility\, participants stressed the importance of clear roles and responsibilities between the facility operator and its service providers\, as well as the implementation of zero-trust architecture. In the event of a data breach\, security operations centers (SOCs) were noted as crucial for monitoring systems\, whether on-premises or in the cloud. Clear communication with customers and authorities\, based on detailed information and forensic analysis\, was also highlighted as an essential step in incident response. \nThe discussions highlighted the complexities of responding to cybersecurity incidents\, especially those involving third-party service providers. The exercise underscored the need for clear communication channels\, international cooperation for cross-border cybersecurity threats\, and robust incident response planning. Participants also noted the potential benefits of cyber insurance for recovery efforts after a cyberattack. \nAnother group discussed the security incident from the perspective of a national cybersecurity agency. They debated how much information to share with a neighboring country’s national CERT\, which had been hit by a ransomware attack and was requesting assistance. The discussion considered the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) classification and the implications of sharing sensitive information. They also discussed existing relationships between agencies and the need for a pre-established information-sharing platform. The importance of adhering to cyber norms and establishing a mechanism for mutual assistance in cybersecurity incidents was emphasized. \nThe session concluded with stressing the importance of the exercise in understanding the nuances of agreed-upon cyber norms and the need for preparedness and collaboration among stakeholders.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/the-geneva-manual-on-responsible-behaviour-in-cyberspace-the-role-of-non-state-stakeholders-in-the-implementation-of-norms/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T113422Z
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SUMMARY:Geneva Dialogue masterclass:The role of regional organisations to facilitate the implementation of cyber norms and CBMs
DESCRIPTION:On 20 March\, the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace organised a masterclass\, the first one in a series in 2024\, to start analysing the implementation of the existing norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs) related to critical infrastructure protection. In particular\, the masterclass focused on the work of regional organisations: their ongoing projects\, priorities\, and possible opportunities to engage relevant stakeholders to support states in the implementation of the existing norms and CBMs. The format of masterclasses allows active learning and knowledge sharing among the Geneva Dialogue experts and invited keynote speakers from different fields such as cyber diplomacy\, technology\, and cybersecurity. The online event took place under Chatham House rules. Below\, we’re sharing some of the takeaways from the discussion. \nThe representatives of four regional organisations and unions such as the African Union\, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)\, Organization of American States (OAS)\, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)\, shared their experiences and initiatives in promoting the operationalisation of the UN cyber-stability framework. The four keynote presentations have demonstrated the growing maturity of regional approaches to enhance international cooperation\, transparency\, and trust building in cyberspace governance. \nIn particular\, the OSCE is considered a pioneer in developing cyber CBMs\, drawing on its experience in disarmament affairs. Since 2012\, an informal working group has been drafting CBMs for cyberspace\, leading to the adoption of 16 non-binding voluntary CBMs aimed at transparency\, cooperation\, and resilience. These 16 CBMs can be categorised into three main groups: posturing (increasing transparency of state posture in cyberspace)\, communication (facilitating timely communication and cooperation between states)\, and preparedness/resilience (promoting national preparedness and cyber resilience). One of the CBMs\, i.e. CBM #8\, involves the nomination of technical or policy points of contact for cybersecurity by participating states. These contacts facilitate communication\, coordination\, and exchange of information\, contributing to cyber-stability. \nThe CBMs have also been an important pillar in the approach taken by the OAS in the Latin American and Caribbean region. The OAS cybersecurity program operates within the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE). In 2016\, the OAS started to look at the non-traditional CBMs related to cyberspace. In 2018\, the OAS adopted a resolution stressing the need to prepare and agree upon a set of CBMs for cyberspace in order to enhance interstate cooperation and transparency. One of the further successes for the OAS region was the establishment of the point of contacts directory\, which currently includes over 82 cyber policy points of contacts\, and 19 ministers of foreign affairs contacts. For those who may be wondering why there are no technical points of contacts\, the OAS established the network of government cyber incident response teams (CSIRT) of OAS Member States. The CSIRTAmericas Network is now a cybersecurity community which includes over 47 CERTs from 22 countries along with 379 professionals. \nWhen it comes to Africa\, the countries are facing numerous challenges such as the lack of capacities\, political will\, and sufficient awareness among states. More specifically\, the need for public–private partnerships to build capacities and means to gather up-to-date threat intelligence to promote collective responses to cyberthreats has been highlighted. Despite these challenges\, the African Union has announced several important initiatives ( e.g. the establishment of the African Union Cyber Security Expert Group\, aimed at providing guidance on cyber policies and strategies\, as well as recents initiatives to establish cyberthreat information sharing platforms and capacity-building programs. \nWhen discussing the developments in the ASEAN region\, it was highlighted that the countries’ leaders first endorsed the voluntary cyber norms in 2015\, with subsequent establishment of a working committee to develop a regional action plan. The major focus was on capacity building\, i.e. the establishment of dedicated cybersecurity agencies in member states and ongoing efforts to develop regional action plans and metrics for implementing cyber norms. In 2021\, the Member States also adopted the ASEAN Cybersecurity Cooperation Strategy\, which outlines five focus areas for advancing cyber readiness\, strengthening international cyber policy coordination\, enhancing trust in cyberspace\, and regional capacity building. \nThe ASEAN countries were also successful in advancing the regional action plan metrics developed to identify capabilities required for norm implementation and to facilitate cooperation and capacity-building activities within ASEAN. \nDuring the session\, the role of non-state actors was underscored as essential for the practical implementation of these norms and measures. Furthermore\, it has been discussed that the implementation of cyber norms and CBMs is an ongoing and collaborative process requiring multistakeholder engagement. The need for improved communication\, education\, and institutional memory was highlighted to ensure sustained knowledge and engagement among diplomats and technical experts
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/geneva-dialogue-masterclassthe-role-of-regional-organisations-to-facilitate-the-implementation-of-cyber-norms-and-cbms/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
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SUMMARY:The Geneva Manual side-event at the OSCE
DESCRIPTION:On 12 March in Vienna\, the Geneva Dialogue organised the side-event: “The Geneva Manual on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace and its application in the OSCE region: The Role of Non-State Stakeholders in Enhancing Cybersecurity and Building Confidence”. \nThe side event discussed the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in promoting responsible behaviour in cyberspace\, namely through the operationalisation of the 11 cyber norms\, as agreed in the 2015 UN GGE report\, and confidence-building measures (CBMs). \n \nThe discussion centred around the Geneva Manual\, a comprehensive guide which documents the views of relevant stakeholders\, in particular the technical community and the private sector\, for the operationalisation of the agreed norms\, CBMs\, good practices\, and their application in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) region. In particular\, the side event discussed how the Geneva Manual can facilitate the implementation of the relevant OSCE CBMs (including CBM 4\, 14\, 15\, and 16). \nAmbassador Raphael Nägeli\, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the OSCE welcomed participants\, highlighting Switzerland’s commitment to a secure\, free\, and open cyberspace\, in line with international law\, human rights\, and international humanitarian law. \n \nPanellists\, including Daniel Klingele\, Senior Advisor\, International Security Division\, FDFA and Swiss representative to the UN OEWG; Sofia Martinez Gomez\, Member of the Geneva Dialogue Core Group\, and Anastasiya Kazakova\, Cyber Diplomacy Knowledge Fellow\, DiploFoundation discussed what challenges exist for relevant stakeholders to help effectively operationalise the OSCE CBMs and address the security of and in the use of ICTs\, as well as what contribution the Geneva Manual makes to support the operationalisation of the OSCE CBMs. The roundtable was moderated by Serge Droz\, Senior Adviser\, FDFA.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/the-geneva-manual-side-event-at-the-osce/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240307T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240307T144500
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
CREATED:20240314T214602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T151430Z
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SUMMARY:The Geneva Manual side-event during the UN OEWG 7th substantive session
DESCRIPTION:On 7 March in New York\, the Geneva Dialogue organised the side-event during the 7th substantive session of the UN Open-ended working group (OEWG). The event was co-sponsored by Switzerland\, Canada\, Chile\, the Netherlands\, and DiploFoundation\, and gathered around 40 experts representing governments and non-state stakeholders. \nAmbassador Adrian Hauri\, Deputy Permanent Representative\, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN welcomed participants\, highlighting Switzerland’s commitment to a secure\, free\, and open cyberspace\, in line with international law\, human rights\, and international humanitarian law. \n \nVladimir Radunović\, Director of E-diplomacy and Cybersecurity Programmes at Diplo provided a comprehensive overview of the first chapter of the Geneva Manual on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace\, launched in December 2023. \n \nParticipants\, including industry representatives and diplomats discussed how existing cyber norms assist each of us – representatives of various stakeholder groups and organisations – in promoting responsible behaviour in cyberspace\, and what possible roles and responsibilities stakeholders shall implement to minimise security risks while producing digital products or when using them. An interactive tabletop exercise\, based on the roles in the Geneva Manual\, was organised after to discuss challenges related to responsible vulnerability disclosure and relevant roles and responsibilities of stakeholders to ensure the security of digital products and services. \n \nThe event underlined the need to translate cyber norms into actionable practices and the importance of capacity building. It was also announced that in 2024 the Geneva Dialogue will start a new phase discussing the norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs) related to critical infrastructure protection (CIP).
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/the-geneva-manual-side-event-during-the-un-oewg-7th-substantive-session/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
CREATED:20240126T141112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T141654Z
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SUMMARY:Side-event on “Sharing best practices for implementing responsible behavior in cyberspace” organized by the Mission of the Netherlands
DESCRIPTION:The Geneva Dialogue participated in the side event on “Sharing best practices for implementing responsible behavior in cyberspace” organized by the Mission of the Netherlands. Imad Add (Center For Digital Trust at EPFL) represented the Geneva Dialogue as a member of the Core Group and one of the most active experts of the Dialogue. \n \nThis event brought together different stakeholders and examined how the international community has been progressing in implementing the normative framework endorsed by the UN General Assembly and what still needs to be done. In this context\, the first edition of the Geneva Manual was cited as an example of a multistakeholder effort to facilitate responsible behavior in cyberspace.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/side-event-on-sharing-best-practices-for-implementing-responsible-behavior-in-cyberspace-organized-by-the-mission-of-the-netherlands/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20231207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
CREATED:20231113T143717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T182911Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber norms in action: How to translate diplomatic agreements into real security for us all?The launch of the Geneva Manual
DESCRIPTION:Vulnerabilities in digital products and networks leading to cyberthreats raise security concerns from individual users to international security and peace. While States hold primary responsibility\, meaningful cooperation with non-state actors\, such as the private sector\, academia\, civil society\, and the technical community\, is crucial to foster a secure\, open\, and peaceful cyberspace. However\, what are those other actors expected to do? Where and how can they support states in ensuring the security and stability in cyberspace? \nJoin us on December 7th for the launch of the Geneva Manual – a comprehensive guide on non-state actors’ contributions to the implementation of cyber norms. \nThe Geneva Manual will undergo continuous development in the years ahead to encompass a wide range of cyber norms\, guided by discussions with the multistakeholder community. \nEstablished by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and led by DiploFoundation\, with support of the Republic and State of Geneva\, C4DT\, Swisscom and UBS\, the Geneva Dialogue particularly asks how the norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs) might be best operationalised (or implemented) by relevant actors as a means to contribute to international security and peace.  \nThe inaugural edition of the Manual focuses on two norms related to supply chain security and responsible reporting of ICT vulnerabilities.  \nThe event will take place in a hybrid format: to register to participate online\, please follow this link. \nShort videosSorry\, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Sorry\, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.PROGRAMMEEvent recording
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/geneva-manual-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20230404T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20230404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
CREATED:20230406T172505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T082934Z
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SUMMARY:Vulnerabilities in digital products: How can humans decrease risks for humans?
DESCRIPTION:Who is responsible for vulnerabilities in digital products and supply chain security? Who is primarily expected to take action? \nWhat can vendors\, manufacturers\, regulators\, policymakers\, diplomats\, and users do to minimise risks in cases of such vulnerabilities? \nIn the first Geneva Dialogue webinar on software vulnerabilities\, the aim was to set the scene on the risks brought about by vulnerabilities in digital products. In this second webinar\, we dive deeper into the perspective of different actors and discuss recent initiatives such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act\, and calls for shifting responsibility to manufacturers in the US National Cybersecurity Strategy. \nTo join and contribute to the discussion\, register using the link below\, and join us live on Tuesday\, 4 April 09:00-10:00 UTC (11:00-12:00 CEST). \nAbout the Geneva Dialogue\nThe Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace is led by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and implemented by Diplo. It aims to map the roles and responsibilities of actors (states\, the business sector\, civil society\, and the academic and tech communities ) in contributing to greater security and stability in cyberspace in the context of international peace and security\, identify good practices and possible gaps in existing efforts\, and\, ideally\, put forward recommendations for overcoming such gaps. \nEvent recording
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/vulnerabilities-in-digital-products-how-can-humans-decrease-risks-for-humans/
CATEGORIES:Vulnerabilities in Digital Products
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20230329T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20230329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151342
CREATED:20230312T085148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T082912Z
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SUMMARY:Vulnerabilities in Digital Products: How Does This Impact the World Around Us?
DESCRIPTION:What do the SolarWinds hack\, the use of Pegasus spyware\, and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack have in common? Even though they have different targets\, threat actors\, and impacts\, they all exploit software vulnerabilities. \nVulnerabilities in digital products remain an almost indispensable component of cyberattacks\, especially high-impact ones. \nIn this Geneva Dialogue webinar\, together with expert panellists\, we will discuss: \n\nHow do vulnerabilities emerge\, how are they exploited\, and to what end?\nWhat can we learn from these exploitations?\nWhat role do software vulnerabilities play in today’s digitalised society?\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Geneva Dialogue\nThe Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace is led by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and implemented by Diplo. It aims to map the roles and responsibilities of actors (states\, the business sector\, civil society\, and the academic and tech communities ) in contributing to greater security and stability in cyberspace in the context of international peace and security\, identify good practices and possible gaps in existing efforts\, and\, ideally\, put forward recommendations for overcoming such gaps. \nEvent recording
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/vulnerabilities-in-digital-products-how-does-this-impact-the-world-around-us/
CATEGORIES:Vulnerabilities in Digital Products
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20201126T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20201126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151343
CREATED:20201116T210348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T224729Z
UID:537-1606379400-1606384800@genevadialogue.ch
SUMMARY:Digital Security and Economic Recovery
DESCRIPTION:The online high-level event ‘Digital Security and Economic Recovery: Boosting Confidence and Productivity through Secure Digital Technology’ is organised by DiploFoundation and the Swiss Confederation as part of the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace. \nThe majority of cyber-attacks exploit vulnerabilities in digital products and services. Although there is a lively international debate about the responsibility of governments to establish baseline requirements for cybersecurity\, and for manufacturers and service suppliers to apply the available standards\, there is currently no consensus about these issues. Hence\, there is a risk that governments set widely different requirements\, while businesses pursue divergent industry practices. \nIn this context\, the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behavior in Cyberspace has been discussing industry roles and responsibilities throughout 2020\, with the aim to establish globally shared best practices and baseline requirements for the security of digital products and services. An output document\, which includes definitions of key concepts and a collection of good corporate practices about threat modelling\, supply chain security\, secure development\, vulnerability management\, and transforming internal processes to embrace security by design\, has been published for comments. \nThis high-level event will discuss how the fragmented regulatory environment impacts the security of digital products and services\, including those in supply chains. It aims to clarify possible collaborative responses from both industry and governments on how to facilitate financial and economic recovery through trusted digital technologies. \nSpeakers\nIntroduction:\nKeynote speech by Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer\, Head of the Federal Department of Finance FDF\, Switzerland \nPanel discussion:\nMs Sabine Keller-Busse\, Member of the Group Executive Board\, UBS AG\nMr Eugene Kaspersky\, CEO\, Kaspersky\nMr Jeremy Thompson\, Executive Vice President\, Huawei Western European Region\nMr Casper Klynge\, Vice President\, European Government Affairs\, Microsoft Corporation \nModerator: Mr Jovan Kurbalija\, DiploFoundation \nEvent recording
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/digital-security-and-economic-recovery/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Past events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20201125T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20201125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151343
CREATED:20201125T234605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T222506Z
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SUMMARY:Geneva Dialogue workshop at the AfIGF 2020
DESCRIPTION:Vulnerabilities of digital products are rapidly being exploited by a wide range of actors for various purposes. This puts the stability of the digitalised world at risk\, erodes user trust in digital services\, and undermines digital development. To reduce these risks\, businesses must increase the resilience of their digital products and services. Various baseline security requirements and product security certification schemes are being shaped by national\, regional and international institutions and organisations around the world. Security-by-design may become a competitive market advantage\, but will also add costs on the side of emerging digital industries – in particular in developing countries. \nBuilding on the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behavior in Cyberspace\, the workshop entitled ‘Security of digital products and services: A development perspective’ discussed best practices and examples of creating global\, resilient\, and ethical digital products\, and their opportunities and challenges in the African context. The interactive workshop brought together perspectives of the industry\, public authorities\, technical community\, and civil society\, from all parts of the world. \nKey messages from the Workshop discussion: \n\nVulnerabilities in digital products and services are exploited by cyber-attacks\, which produces security risks\, safety risks\, and diminishing trust. This\, in turn\, endangers economic development.\nCompanies should embrace security by design and security by default approach. Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace (https://genevadialogue.ch) gathers lead global companies to share good practices. African companies are invited to partner as well.\nCompanies in developing countries – and generally small companies and start-ups – might find focus on security as additional burden. It is important not to press them\, but rather to incentivise them to embrace security by design.\nGovernments and local authorities also create numerous digital services for citizens\, whose security is critical for security and safety of citizens (eg. with regards to national ID schemes).\nThere is a need to boost cooperation among governments and the private sector\, as well as civil society\, to enhance awareness about security of digital products\, and explore regulatory and policy options to incentivise security by design.\nWe need more easily digested baseline security requirements and standards to be deployed by companies. The context and cultural specifics of the company/sector/country is also important in standards application. Certification schemes by regulators on African level (similar to those by Singapore or EU) may be helpful.\nCapacity building will be crucial for security of digital products – for companies\, but also for governments and regulators. Efforts and good practices by big(ger) companies are important to move forward. Geneva Dialogue will focus more on baseline requirements and capacity building in 2021.\n\nWatch the recording of the session below.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/geneva-dialogue-workshop-at-the-afigf-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Past events
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SUMMARY:IGF 2020 WS #234 Security of digital products: Industry and enhancing trust
DESCRIPTION:The Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace organised a workshop at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2020 entitled ‘Security of digital products: Industry and enhancing trust’. The interactive session discussed best practices for creating resilient and ethical digital products. \nRead the summary and watch the recording below. \nThe session\, co-moderated by Mr Vladimir Radunović (Director\, E-diplomacy\, DiploFoundation) and Ms Marília Maciel (Digital Policy Senior Researcher\, DiploFoundation)\, addressed best practices and examples for creating global\, resilient\, and ethical digital products. This event drew on the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace\, a project implemented by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland and DiploFoundation. \nThe first part of the session tackled policy and regulatory approaches to increase the security of digital products from the perspective of governments. Mr David Koh (Commissioner of Cybersecurity and Chief Executive\, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore) argued that the greater our reliance in digital technologies\, the more trust needs to be enhanced. Trust is essential in the current context of accelerating digital transformation\, and cybersecurity can be considered as its main driver. \nSingapore implements cybersecurity best practices on various levels. Regionally\, Singapore is active in the context of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in developing a long-term regional cybersecurity action plan for the implementation of new cyber norms. At the national level\, Singapore developed a number of initiatives to work with the industry in strengthening cybersecurity. It launched the Safer Cyberspace Masterplan 2020 to strengthen cybersecurity among business communities\, and small and medium-sized businesses and organisations. Singapore also published security-by-design guidelines\, as well as a cybersecurity labelling scheme to raise the security levels of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Mr Jon Albert Fanzun (Special Envoy for Cyber Foreign and Security Policy\, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland) explained that\, as technological competition intensifies and geopolitical tensions remain on the rise\, the application of global norms and existing international laws to cyberspace is still uncertain and contested. This situation translates into a dramatic decline of trust. To address these challenges\, Switzerland works to clarify the international rules in cyberspace\, especially in the framework of the UN. Switzerland has also recently launched its new digital foreign policy strategy. Its four fields of action are: digital governance\, prosperity and sustainable development\, cybersecurity\, and digital self-determination. The strategy highlights the importance of private actors in enhancing trust and security\, and addressing current issues in digital governance\, well-illustrated by the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace\, which began in 2018. \nThe session addressed good corporate practices\, especially in defining key terminologies\, but also in building capacities and a security culture within the private sector. Ms Anastasiya Kazakova (Public Affairs Manager\, Kaspersky) highlighted the role of the Geneva Dialogue in facilitating discussions on industry best practices and handling vulnerabilities\, as well as offering a space to define a common terminology around the concepts of security-by-design\, security-by-default\, and trustworthiness. The Geneva Dialogue also provides an opportunity to exchange industry best practices\, in an effort to enhance trust and avoid duplications. In terms of good practices\, Mr Nestor Serravalle (Global Chief Sales Officer\, VU) insisted on the need to develop and invest in the security culture of companies. This is not only a reputational problem\, but also a matter of social responsibility. To enhance trust\, the internal processes of businesses need to evolve in order to maintain the digital security of the people using their products. Mr Barrack Otieno (Trustee\, Kenya ICT Action Network) explained that the majority of start-ups and small enterprises in the Global South usually face harsh economic environments and struggle to stay afloat. The issue of security-by-design can thus become secondary in their business operations. This also translates into a lack of adherence to non-mandatory security standards. Additionally\, Otieno mentioned the fact that security is not understood similarly in all parts of the world. Koh agreed that cultural differences and nuances need to be taken into account to enhance trust\, as was shown for instance in the recent debates around contact tracing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trust is not only a technical issue\, but has also a human dimension. \nThe session was highly interactive\, and several participants took the floor while number of participants exchanged reflections and discussed issues in the chat. The audience noted that public-private partnerships (PPP) is important to bridge trust gaps. A participant noted that governments should create collaborative environments. It was also noted that it is necessary to assess how new products and technologies can impact the society. The need for transparency in digital products by letting the community review codes were also highlighted. \nIn the chat\, participants highlighted the interdependence between trust and security. Norms on cybersecurity were identified as building blocks of trust and collaboration among relevant actors.   It was noted that trust it is not only about technology\, it heavily depends on individual’s perceptions.  Some preconditions for enhancing trust and security mentioned by the participants are accountability\, predictability\, transparency\, consistency\, reliability\, dependability and awareness. \nThe role of standards in promoting security was also mentioned. There were discussions on how to strengthen the adoption of security standards. The recently launched IGF Dynamic Coalition on Internet Standards\, Security and Safety (DC-ISSS) was identified as a hub to continue discussions on this topic. \nSome participants mentioned the interplay between encryption technologies and trust. There were different views on whether encryption strengthens or undermines trust. Quantum was pointed out as a potential way to overcome the shortcomings of encryption technologies. \nThe session concluded with Radunović inviting participants to comment on the ouput document of the Geneva Dialogue.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/igf-2020-ws-234-security-of-digital-products-industry-and-enhancing-trust/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Past events
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SUMMARY:Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace at Singapore International Cyber Week
DESCRIPTION:The online panel ‘Implementing global norms by advancing multistakeholder collaboration: Lessons learned from the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace’ is organised by DiploFoundation and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) as an event at the Singapore International Cyber Week 2020 (SICW 2020). The discussion will focus on global industry good practices on the security of digital products and services\, and their impact on reducing vulnerabilities in cyberspace and implementing global cyber norms. \nEnsuring the integrity of the supply chain and encouraging vulnerability management are among the 11 voluntary cyber norms that have been agreed in the 2015 report of the UN Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on ICT security. At the same time\, as has also been highlighted during the COVID-19 crisis\, the vulnerabilities of digital products and services remain key elements for conducting cyber-attacks: from petty crimes\, to advanced persistent threat attacks against critical systems. The introduction of security-by-design practices when designing and developing software\, hardware\, cloud-based services\, or integrated systems\, reduces exploitable vulnerabilities even before the products hit the markets or systems get implemented. The Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace project gathered leading companies from around the world to discuss good practices\, as well as ways to incentivise others to develop more secure products. \nThe online panel ‘Implementing global norms by advancing multistakeholder collaboration: Lessons learned from the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace’\, which will be held during SICW 2020\, will link the relevance of reducing vulnerabilities (particularly through deliberations within top-tier diplomatic discussions such as the UN GGE and the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG)) with good practices in security-by-design and open questions on defining and enforcing baseline requirements through increasing the demand for\, and offer of\, secure digital products and services. \nThe online panel will take place on Thursday 8 October 2020\, 4-5pm SGT / 10-11am CEST / 8-9am UTC \nSpeakers: \n\nAmb. Nadine Olivieri Lozano\, Head\, Division of Security Policy\, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs\, Switzerland\nMs Gwenda Fong\, Assistant Chief Executive\, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore\nMr Teo Xiang Zheng\, Head of Advisory (Consulting)\, Ensign InfoSecurity\nMr Dmitry Samartsev\, CEO\, BI.ZONE\nMr Stefan Saatmann\, Global Coordinator Cybersecurity Policy\, Siemens\n\nModerator: \nMr Vladimir Radunovic\, Director\, E-diplomacy and Cybersecurity\, DiploFoundation \nVisit the event page at the SICW website. \nWatch the recording of the session below.
URL:https://genevadialogue.ch/event/geneva-dialogue-on-responsible-behaviour-in-cyberspace-at-singapore-international-cyber-week/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Past events
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