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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3. The broader context of cybersecurity

GFCE Cybersecurity Knowledge Modules 3. The broader context of cybersecurity

Cybersecurity cannot be discussed without looking at a broader context and its links to other related internet and governance challenges. Figure 3 depicts how cybersecurity is connected to other important digital policy and internet governance fields, such as human rights and the economy. This section will therefore explore the interplay between cybersecurity and the aforementioned digital policy areas and address the key challenges pertaining to the African continent.

A triangle of digital policy perspectives: cybersecurity, human rights, and business and economic development.
Figure 3. A triangle of digital policy perspectives: cybersecurity, human rights, and business and economic development. Source: DiploFoundation
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