Geneva Cyber Week
This session explores key lessons learned from efforts to strengthen cyberdiplomacy and examines tailored cyber capacity building initiatives aimed at achieving long-lasting and meaningful impact in this domain.
Over recent years, although countries have made significant strides in developing cyberdiplomacy capacity, as diplomatic engagement in this field continues to expand, there is a clear need to further scale and deepen cyber diplomacy capacity building efforts.
The multidimensional nature of diplomatic discourse in the protection and safety of the cyber domain calls for expanding strategic planning on cyber diplomacy capacity building strategies. This entails the expansion of the discussion on how to tailor cyber capacity building efforts according to country priorities and stakeholder specificity.
Understanding national and regional priorities in cyberdiplomacy is essential in this process. These priorities guide the development of targeted capacity-building programs that align with a country's broader digital and diplomatic goals. Additionally, it is crucial to recognize the diverse range of stakeholders involved in cyberdiplomacy. Both state and non-state actors - including diplomats, technical experts, civil society organizations, and private sector representatives - have valuable roles to play.
Effective capacity building should therefore be inclusive, strengthening the ability of all these actors to engage in cyber-related international dialogue and cooperation. By enhancing skills, fostering collaboration, and clarifying roles, capacity-building efforts can create a more coherent and coordinated national approach to cyberdiplomacy. This, in turn, contributes to a stronger and more resilient international cyber policy environment.