The Information and Communications Technology Council of Canada (ICTC) is a neutral, not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in the global economy.  

For over 30 years, and with a team of 100 experts, ICTC has delivered forward-looking research, practical policy advice, and capacity-building solutions for individuals and businesses.

ICTC has established Canada’s largest and longest-running student cybersecurity competition (CyberTitan), in addition to a cybersecurity programming for adults that provides training, certification and work-integrated learning opportunities. ICTC’s research into cybersecurity includes investigations into the need for cybersecurity talent development in the Canadian digital economy, regional assessments of the cybersecurity talent pool, sectoral opportunity mapping, as well as policy briefings and thought leadership on the subject. 

Website: https://ictc-ctic.ca/

GFCE Member Since: July 2024

ICT4Peace is an International Foundation which was a result of the 2003 and 2005 WSIS Summits. Their mission is to bridge the gap between international policy and information technology, connecting governments, civil society, and the tech sector to create a safe digital society. ICT4Peace focuses on using technology responsibly in conflict management, prevention, and peacebuilding. Their projects include preventing disinformation and propaganda, addressing concerns with autonomous weapons, protecting data from cyber attacks, empowering women leaders in ICT policy, and delivering a wide array of capacity building courses on these topics

Website: www.ict4peace.org

GFCE Partner since: July 2024

GFCE Partner since: 2024

CyberCX is the leading provider of professional cyber security and cloud services across Australia and New Zealand while also delivering international capacity building, uplift and incident response services across the Indo-Pacific. With a workforce of over 1,400 professionals, we are a trusted partner to private and public sector organizations helping our customers confidently manage cyber risk, respond to incidents and build resilience in an increasingly complex and challenging threat environment.

Through our end-to-end range of cyber and cloud capabilities, CyberCX empowers our customers to securely accelerate opportunities in the digital economy. Our services include: consulting and advisory, governance, risk and compliance, incident response, penetration testing and assurance, network and infrastructure solutions, cloud security and solutions, identity and access management, managed security services and cyber security training.

Participates in the following GFCE Working Groups

Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy

Cyber Incident Management and Critical Infrastructure Protection

Cybersecurity Culture and Skills

Cybercrime

Emerging Technologies

GFCE Member Since: May 22, 2024

The Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME) was founded in 2018 by nine women from the Middle East region and has now grown to almost 3000 members from 23 countries. 

The ‘Women in Cyber Security Middle East’ group was formed to promote and increase women participation in the field of cyber security. It is a voluntary group and has a vision to build a strong, dependable, and increasing network of passionate female cyber security professionals in the Middle East and African countries.

WiCSME aims to achieve this by:

• Connecting and supporting women
• Educating and mentoring women
• Creating men and women role models/mentors
• Celebrating our members’ success
• Ensuring women have a safe and supportive environment

PARTICIPATES IN THE FOLLOWING GFCE GROUPS

Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy

Cybersecurity Culture and Skills

Emerging Technologies

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) is a non-profit organization committed to the protection of consumers from scams. By fostering collaboration among a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, law enforcement agencies, consumer authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the financial sector, cybersecurity experts, and commercial organizations, GASA aims to create a unified network against scams. The organization’s efforts are focused on sharing valuable insights and developing strategies to combat fraudulent activities effectively.

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) is a pioneering non-profit organization committed to the fight against scams on a global scale. By fostering collaboration among a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, law enforcement agencies, consumer authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the financial sector, cybersecurity experts, and commercial organizations, GASA aims to create a unified front against scams. The organization’s efforts are focused on sharing valuable insights and knowledge to combat fraudulent activities effectively. One of GASA’s key annual initiatives is the production of the “Global State of Scams” report, which offers a comprehensive overview of scam trends worldwide, alongside numerous localized reports tailored to various countries. Additionally, GASA hosts the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS), a significant event that brings together experts and stakeholders from around the world to discuss and strategize on anti-scam measures. With plans to expand its reach by establishing chapters in Brazil, Africa, and Asia, GASA is dedicated to making significant strides in the global fight against scams, protecting consumers and businesses alike from the evolving threats posed by scammers.

Women4Cyber is a non-profit European foundation with the goal of encouraging and promoting the skilling, up-skilling, and re-skilling of girls and women towards cybersecurity education and professions. With chapters across Europe, Women4Cyber facilitates capacity-building activities to support women’s participation and growth in the cybersecurity field.

Women4Cyber endorse and collaborate in Cyber Capacity Building projects that promote gender inclusivity, skills development, cultivate a cybersecurity culture, and contribute to cyber diplomacy.

PARTICIPATES IN THE FOLLOWING GFCE GROUPS

Gender mainstreaming and inclusivity

Cybersecurity Culture and Skills

Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy

Truesec is an international company that focuses on cybersecurity, ranging from Incident Response and IT infrastructure to Secure development, Threat Intelligence and Detection. The HQ is located in Stockholm, Sweden.

The company was established in early 2005 and quickly took a key position in the Swedish market. Today, Truesec consists of over 300 dedicated cyber specialists in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Germany – covering the full spectrum of cybersecurity.

Truesec have handpicked their team to provide a mix of expertise and experience. A variety of specialized competences gives them the ability to have a holistic understanding. With its composition of experts, Truesec understands how cybersecurity, infrastructure, and secure development must work together to achieve a balanced security level.

Truesec’s mission: prevent breach and minimize impact.

Participates in the following GFCE groups

Cyber Incident Management and Critical Infrastructure Protection

DEFENSY, founded in 2020, is a Tunisian cybersecurity firm dedicated to protecting clients’ digital assets. Partnering with leaders across industries, they offer Offensive Security, GRC, SOC and CSIRT services.

Defensylab’s focus is on Cyber Capacity Building (CCB), empowering individuals and organizations to enhance their cyber resilience. Through collaborative initiatives, they provide the knowledge and resources needed to mitigate cyber threats effectively.

Defensylab’s CCB projects include:

1. Training and Workshops: Tailored programs covering cybersecurity essentials.
   • In June 2023, Defensylab co-organized “RAISE YOUR GUARDS!” to raise awareness of cybersecurity risks.
2. Policy Development: Assisting in crafting robust cybersecurity policies aligned with international standards.
3. Capacity Building Programs: Strengthening cyber resilience through partnerships with universities and associations.
   • In December 2023, Defensylab co-organized I-PROTECT V6, providing workshops on cyber resilience.
4. Research and Innovation: Investing in projects like IGIDER and CXSOAR to address emerging cyber threats.
5. Master Cyber Security and Operation M2: Collaboration with the University of Sfax and the Faculty of Science of Sfax on a co-constructed M2 Professional Master’s program in Cyber Security and Smart Industry.

Through their dedication to Cyber Capacity Building, Defensylab aims to create a secure digital world.

Participates in the following GFCE groups

Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy

Cyber Incident Management and Critical Infrastructure Protection

Cybercrime

At Clingendael Academy, the cyber team organises, coordinates and implements knowledge exchange and on-site or online training courses on cyber security and -diplomacy.

With their training courses Clingendael Academy aims to contribute to the professional development of diplomats and other professionals operating in the international cyber domain.

The Clingendael Training Method combines relevant content, skills-based training, and application to the professional context of specific training audiences. The courses cover a range of cyber issues related to cyber threats, challenges, opportunities, and policy solutions that are relevant to the group. What can these professionals do to contribute to security and stability in the international cyber domain?

Clingendael Institute focuses on following topics:

• Cyber risks and the international cyber threat landscape.
• The cyber kill chain by analysing real-life case studies
• The normative framework including the norms for responsible state behaviour, applicability of international law, confidence building measures and cyber capacity building
• Strategic tools such as a stakeholder analysis, SWOT analysis, actor analysis, to discover avenues for regional and international cooperation in the cyber domain.
• Attribution and diplomatic responses to malicious cyber operations
• Cyber crisis simulation and tabletop exercises
• Red-teaming exercises, understanding an attacker’s mindset 
• E-learning materials, for example on cyber hygiene

GFCE Member Since: March 2024

Participates in the following GFCE groups

Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy

Cybersecurity Culture and Skills