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GFCE Cybersecurity Knowledge Modules

Introduction to the GFCE course
KM1- Mapping cybersecurity and the broader context
Module objectives
1. Introduction: Digital interdependence and geostrategic challenges
2. Mapping cybersecurity
2 Topics
2.1. Introducing the concept
2.2. Key risks, targets, and perpetrators of cyberattacks
3. The broader context of cybersecurity
3 Topics
3.1. Cybersecurity and economy: Cyber capacity building as a way to enhance trust in the digital economy
3.2. Cybersecurity and human rights: Can we have both?
3.3. Addressing the gender issue
4. Main takeaways
KM 2 - Cybersecurity strategy, policy and regulation
Module objectives
1. Introduction
2. What is a national cybersecurity strategy?
3. Cybersecurity strategies in Africa
4. Benefits and uses of cybersecurity strategy
5. Phases of developing and implementing a national strategy
6. The levers to drive strategy implementation
7. Role of legislation and regulation
8. Process for developing legislation and regulation part 1
(strategy to policy)
9. Process for developing legislation and regulation part 2 (policy to regulation)
10. Support for producing regulation
11. Monitoring and evaluation
12. Funding
13. Assignment
1 Quiz
KM2 Quiz
KM3 - Cyber diplomacy and international cooperation
Module objectives
1. Risks for international peace and cyber-stability
3 Topics
1.1 Cyber-attacks and geopolitics
1.2 Cyber as part of hybrid warfare
1.3 Cyber-armament
2. Towards an international agreement
4 Topics
2.1. Framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace
2.2. Applicability of international law
2.3. Norms, confidence building measures, and capacity building
2.4 Broader context
3. International cooperation
4 Topics
3.1. The United Nations
3.2. Other multilateral forums
3.3. Regional efforts
3.4. Multistakeholder efforts
4. Cyber diplomacy
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GFCE Cybersecurity Knowledge Modules 3. International cooperation
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