Session
Emergency situations affecting people worldwide usually bring significant increases in cyberattacks and cybercrimes. The current COVID-19 pandemic is no exception, with many organizations reporting attacks of various kinds on their online infrastructure and systems. There has also been a surge in the Internet usage during the pandemic, meaning that more people are exposed to insecure online environments - making already vulnerable groups even more vulnerable. On a positive side, stakeholders are investing efforts in recognizing the cause of harms and recommending or deciding on innovative digital policy ways to advance online security and safety. This session will look at the resilience of our online environment, necessary actions and policies for a safe cyberspace, and the importance of inclusion and capacity development.
Moderator: Mr. Jovan Kurbalija, Head of DiploFoundation
Panellists:
- Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, UN Under-Secretary-General of Disarmament Affairs
- Mr. Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky
- Ms. Latha Reddy, Co-Chair of the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace
- Mr. John Denton, International Chamber of Commerce, Secretary General
- Mr. Christopher Painter, President, The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise
- Dr. Enrico Calandro, Co-Director | Cybersecurity Capacity Centre for Southern Africa