Published: Fri 22 Feb 2013
The Internet Watch Foundation has become a supporting partner to the Commonwealth Cybersecurity Forum 2013 being held on 25 and 26 April 2013 in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Covering a range of issues, this event aims to assist attendees’ understanding of the various facets of Cybersecurity – identify emerging threats and find resolutions through multistakeholder partnerships. Attended by high-level representatives of Governments, private sector and international organisations, the event will be a platform for advocacy, consultations and relationship building.
Key topics that will be discussed at the Forum include:
Governing the Cyberspace: An inclusive approach
Critical Information Infrastructure Protection: Implications for developing countries
Cybercrime: Financial, human and reputational costs
Child Online Protection: Safety for youth to maximise the value of internet
Robust security while preserving privacy
Full details are available on the CTO website Opens in New Window.
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