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Welcome to Cybersecurity Policy for CSOs Feb 2026 online course, offered as part of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) training programme, which strengthens the ability of CSOs – especially in the Global South – to engage effectively in digital policy processes.
This course focuses on cybersecurity as a policy field that links technology, rights, and international cooperation. It is part of CADE’s Technical Knowledge Track and equips participants with the understanding and skills needed to engage constructively in cybersecurity debates, promote accountability, and contribute to secure and inclusive digital governance.
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Orientation (9 – 15 Feb)
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1. Understanding cybersecurity and its policy dimensions (16 – 22 Feb)
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1.1 Cybersecurity as a policy field
Available on February 16, 2026 12:00 am
1.2 Scope and pillars
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1.3 Governance layers and intersections
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1.4 Participation, inclusion, and debates
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1.5 Conclusion
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1.6 References
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1.8 Assignment 1 (due 23 Feb, 23:00 UTC)
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2. Cybersecurity, international peace, and stability (23 Feb – 1 Mar)
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2.1 The emergence of cyber conflict
Available on February 16, 2026 12:00 am
2.2 Law, norms, and CBMs
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2.3 Diplomacy and confidence building
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2.4 Actors, participation, and emerging risks
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2.5 Emerging challenges
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2.6 References
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3. Cybercrime, online safety, and international cooperation (2 – 8 Mar)
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4. Building inclusive and rights-based cybersecurity governance (9 – 15 Mar)
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