The GFCE team
Different GFCE structures and groups are developed on a voluntary basis by Members of the GFCE Community. These entities make up the GFCE ecosystem, a unique ecosystem that is geared towards the demands and needs of the Community.
Foundation Board
The GFCE Foundation Board was installed upon establishment of the GFCE Foundation in December 2019. The Foundation Board is responsible for offering strategic guidance for the GFCE community and Secretariat, establishing continuity through outreach and fundraising, and providing a visible point of communication for the Foundation.
Strategic Steering Committee
Strategic Steering Committee (integrating the former GFCE Co-chairs and Advisory Board) offers the GFCE guidance on the strategic objectives, priorities and growth of the GFCE. It is responsible for approving GFCE strategic documents and for presenting these to the GFCE community. It will also serve as a formal conduit for the input of the greater GFCE community and its members will act as “ambassadors” for the GFCE and its activities.
Secretariat
The Secretariat provides operational and logistical support to the GFCE, acting as a liaison and point of contact for the GFCE Community, the Advisory Board and the Foundation Board. The Secretariat also facilitates the Working Groups, all GFCE projects and processes, and information-sharing within the GFCE and externally. In addition, the Secretariat is responsible for planning and supporting GFCE Meetings.
Working Groups Chairs & Topic Leaders
The work of each GFCE Working Group is coordinated and led by a Working Group Chair. A Working Group Chair can be elected from within or outside of the GFCE Community, should be neutral with no political or commercial affiliations, and are elected in their personal capacity. Some Working Groups have opted to divide their work into smaller, more focused Task Forces. In this case, the Task Force may have one or multiple leaders that guide and coordinate the work of the Task Force, under direction of the Working Group Chair. The Task Force leader(s) are nominated from within the Working Groups. For more information on the GFCE Working Groups please kindly refer to the GFCE Working Groups Terms of Reference.
Regional Liaisons
In cooperation with regional organizations, the GFCE has appointed Regional Liaisons to strengthen collaboration, coordinate and better support regional cyber capacity building needs.
Research Committee
The GFCE Research Committee was established in 2020 to support the development and delivery of the annual Global Cyber Capacity Building Research Agenda. One of its main tasks will be to provide Working Groups with expert assistance to translate ideas into research questions with time/cost estimates and delivery requirements. For more information, please refer to the Research Committee Terms of Reference or email researchcommittee@thegfce.org. The Members of the Research Committee 2022-2024 are: