IGF 2024 Open Forum #48 The International Counter Ransomware Initiative

    Classroom
    Duration (minutes): 60
    Format description: This session format will allow for discussion among the members of the CRI that are leading Open Forum and invite questions from others.

    Description

    The Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) has more than 60 countries, regional organizations, and international organizations as members all working toward the same goal - building our collective resilience to ransomware. Ransomware is one of the most prolific cyber threats we face today. and it impacts our schools, hospitals, governments, and other critical infrastructure. CRI is a coalition focused on cooperating internationally to address the ransomware threat and develop policies and mechanisms that reduce the incentives of that reduce the incentives of ransomware.
    The Open Forum session will include a moderator and speakers representing the different workstreams. The forum’s agenda will include:
    - Overview of ransomware as a malicious cyber threat
    - CRI Overview
    - CRI Worksteams:
    o Policy Pillar
    o Diplomacy and Capacity Building Pillar
    o Task Force
    - Questions
    States will be able to learn how to join CRI, if interested. Private Sector and Civil Society are invited to learn more about CRI and opportunities to engage with the initiative.

    We will have an assigned online moderator to ensure interaction between onsite and online speakers. To ensure the best experience for online and onsite participants, we will ensure participants introduce themselves and/or have name cards, and the moderator will keep time so there is an opportunity for questions at the end. We will also reserve time for questions from online attendees, with the in-person moderator noting any questions and reading them on the mic.

    Organizers

    U.S. Department of State
    Dan Haney, U.S. Department of State

    Speakers

    Liesyl Franz, United States Department of State, Host of Open Forum and In Person Moderator
    Kacie Yearout, United States Department of State, Rapporteur
    Dan Haney, United States Department of State, Online Moderator
    TBC Speakers from CRI Member countries

    Onsite Moderator

    Liesyl Franz

    Online Moderator

    Dan Haney

    Rapporteur

    Kacie Yearout

    SDGs

    9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    17. Partnerships for the Goals


    Targets: The Open Forum on CRI is linked to the SDG on industry, innovation and infrastructure through its multistakeholder approach, recognizing industry play a critical role in reducing the threat and impact. Part of the work with the private sector includes developing reliable, sustainable and resilient ICT infrastructure. Additionally, innovation of technological tools will assist in the reduction of ransomware.
    The Open Forum also exemplifies how to partner together for a common goal, enhancing international cooperation on and access to technology and innovation, which aligns with Partnerships for the Goals. It also promotes knowledge sharing and improved coordination on a shared threat.