Agenda

WSIS Action Line C5 was established as part of the Geneva Plan of Action in 2003 to address growing global concerns regarding the confidence and security of information and communication technologies (ICTs), particularly in ways that could undermine trust, privacy, and security online. Over the past two decades, and as the UN heads towards the WSIS+20 review in December 2025, Action Line C5 has evolved in scope and importance as cybersecurity threats have grown more complex and transnational in nature, increasingly intersecting with issues of peace, development, and human rights.

In this context, the United Nations (UN) has undertaken several intergovernmental processes to promote responsible behavior in cyberspace and enhance international cooperation on cybersecurity. These include the work of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on the security of and in the use of ICTs, as mandated by the UN General Assembly, the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, and related efforts under the Global Digital Compact through the UN Peace and Security Working Group.

As these processes evolve, it is vital to leverage existing inclusive platforms such as the WSIS Forum to share progress, identify synergies, and foster collaboration among stakeholders within the framework of WSIS Action Line C5, which directly supports global efforts to build trust and security in digital environments.

This panel will convene representatives from the UN, private sector and governments to share updates and reflect on the current processes underway within the UN on cybersecurity, explore how Action Line C5 can support and complement such ongoing efforts, as well as discuss opportunities for enhanced coordination, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building in support of a secure, inclusive digital future.