Building on the Success of the ITU Global Cyber Drill at GISEC 2025
UAE Cybersecurity Council, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Session 512
A UAE Cybersecurity Council & ITU Co-Designed Session on Strategic Cybersecurity Collaboration
This high-level session will explore innovative and collaborative cybersecurity practices through the lens of the Global CyberDrill (GISEC 2025). It will highlight lessons learned, best practices, and stakeholder engagement across sectors and borders. Emphasis will be placed on how international collaboration can enhance national and global cybersecurity readiness.
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C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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C3. Access to information and knowledge
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C4. Capacity building
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C5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
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C6. Enabling environment
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C11. International and regional cooperation
This session supports WSIS Action Lines by reinforcing the role of governments (C1) and stakeholders in cybersecurity collaboration. Through capacity-building initiatives (C4) and showcasing the enabling environment provided by the UAE (C6), the session advances global understanding of how to build trust and security in ICT use (C5). The inclusion of diverse international participants highlights the commitment to C11: fostering international and regional cooperation, especially in cybersecurity readiness and incident response.
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Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
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Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
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Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
By promoting cybersecurity awareness and preparedness, the session supports Goal 4 through educational initiatives and Goal 8 by safeguarding digital economies. Goal 9 is addressed through technological innovation in cybersecurity, while international participation aligns with Goals 10 and 17. The session also contributes to Goal 16 by promoting secure and resilient institutions through collaborative digital defense strategies.
- Objective 1: Close all digital divides and accelerate progress across the Sustainable Development Goals
- Objective 2: Expand inclusion in and benefits from the digital economy for all
- Objective 3: Foster an inclusive, open, safe and secure digital space that respects, protects and promotes human rights
- Objective 5: Enhance international governance of artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity