Towards a secure cyberspace via regional cooperation

Geneva, Switzerland 30 Nov 2016 Internet Governance

The role of regional organisations in the operationalisation of the
UN GGE recommendations on cybersecurity

Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 13h00-15h00 CET
Geneva, Palais des Nations, Room IX

A luncheon event organised by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland in cooperation with the Geneva Internet Platform on the occasion of the second meeting of the 2016-2017 UN GGE

[NEW] Event report is now available here.

Programme

13.00 – 13.15

Socialising, snacks and refreshments

13.15 – 13.25

Welcome remarks

Frank Grütter
UN GGE Expert, Head of Security Policy Division, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Karsten Geier
Chair of the UN GGE, Head of Cyber Policy Coordination Staff, German Federal Foreign Office

13.25 – 15.00

Panel and open discussion

Moderator:

Jovan Kurbalija
Head of Geneva Internet Platform, Director of DiploFoundation

Speakers:

Ben Hiller
Cyber Security Officer, Transnational Threats Department, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Moctar Yedaly
Head, Information Society Division, African Union Commission
Kerry-Ann Barrett
Cyber Security Policy Specialist, Organization of American States
Henry Fox
Director Cyber and Space Policy, International Security Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
Aapo Cederberg
Cyber Security Expert, Geneva Centre for Security Policy

Registration

Register by 23 November 2016. The number of participants is limited. If you are not a UN-badge holder, we will provide you with support to obtain entry to the event.

Contact

For additional information please contact Dr. Roxana Radu or Mr. Gregor Muischneek.

Background

Since 2004 the UN General Assembly has mandated Groups of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the Context of International Security. In its 2015 report, the GGE has asked UN Member States to give active consideration to its recommendations on how to build an open, secure, stable, accessible and peaceful ICT-environment. While cybersecurity is of global concern, many effective solutions for a stable and secure cyberspace can be achieved at regional levels. The growing number of activities includes awareness building, training and information sharing and other confidence and capacity building measures. On the occasion of the 2nd session of the 2016-2017 GGE, this luncheon event convenes representatives of regional organizations, diplomats and cybersecurity experts to examine and debate the work of regional organizations as well as their interplay with the GGE and their role in the universalisation and operationalisation of the Group’s work.