UNIDIR, in collaboration with the Government of the Netherlands, the International Telecommunication Union, and the Global Forum for Cybersecurity Expertise, is pleased to announce an Open Forum at the Internet Governance Forum 2024 under the subtheme of “Improving digital governance for the Internet we want”. This event will convene key stakeholders to discuss the importance of safeguarding critical infrastructure beyond borders and fostering collaboration between diplomatic and technical communities for a resilient digital future.
Cyber-resilient digital infrastructure is crucial for sustainable development and international security. Yet, the increasing prevalence of malicious cyber activities targeting critical infrastructure poses significant risks, including cascading cross-border effects that threaten global stability. To address these challenges, it is vital to unite the expertise of diplomatic and technical communities, engage multistakeholder actors, and enhance international collaboration to protect essential services.
This session will focus on actionable strategies to break silos between disciplines, strengthen cooperation among cybersecurity agencies and computer emergency response teams, and empower experts, particularly from developing countries, to participate effectively in global initiatives. Participants will also explore opportunities for global multistakeholder collaboration, including through discussions on establishing a future UN permanent forum on cybersecurity.
Agenda
The session will feature an interactive panel discussion (30 minutes), audience Q&A (20 minutes), and concluding summary remarks (5 minutes). Speakers will address questions, with opportunities to engage with the session participants.
- Orhan Osmani, Head of Cybersecurity Division, Telecommunication Development Bureau, International Telecommunication Union
- Shariffah Rashidah Syed Othman, Director of Policy and International Cooperation, National Cyber Security Agency of Malaysia
- Nadher Alsafvani, MENA Cyber Advisor, Digital Conflict Department, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
- Dr Towela Nyirenda-Jere, Head of Secretariat, Africa-EU Energy Partnership
- Franziska Klopfer, Principal Project Manager for Cybersecurity Governance, Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
- Wenting He, Associate Researcher, Security Technology Programme, UNIDIR
Moderated by Marie Humeau, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UNOG
Rapported by Tereza Horejsova, Senior Outreach Manager, Global Forum for Cybersecurity Expertise and Pavel Mraz, Cybersecurity Researcher, Security and Technology Programme, UNIDIR
When and where
Wednesday, 18 December, 11:00 – 12:15 AST (09:00 – 11:15 CET), Workshop Room 7, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and online.
If attending online, please consult this website to find your local time.
Participants
This session is open on-site to all registered IGF participants and for those interested online.
Further Information
For more information, please contact igf@un.org.