UNICC Cybersecurity Fund for the UN System
The United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), with the support of the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva, has the pleasure to invite you to the Launch of the UNICC Cybersecurity Fund (CSF) for the UN System.
- Date: Monday 22 April 2024
- Time: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Coffee and Breakfast | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Launch Event
- Location: Palais des Nations Geneva, Switzerland, Conference Room XXVII
Closed to the public
The rise of sophisticated cyber threats targeting the UN system and its critical data requires a robust, unified cybersecurity response. The establishment of the CSF is a direct action to address the recommendations made by the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and directed to UNICC in its report “Cybersecurity in the United Nations system organizations” (JIU/REP/2021/3). By fostering collaboration and shared solutions, the CSF will strengthen the collective approach demanded by current cybersecurity practices, enhancing the cyber-resilience of the entire UN system.
This event will bring partners and stakeholders together to explore how the CSF can transform cybersecurity across the UN system. It will also be an opportunity to present an update on UNICC’s current efforts in supporting UN agencies to address evolving cyber threats and its work to strengthen the system’s collective cybersecurity posture.
Agenda
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Coffee and Breakfast |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome Mr. Sameer Chauhan Director, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) Mr. Fabrice Boudou Chief Information Officer, World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair of UNICC Management Committee |
| 10:15 – 10:25 | Opening Address H.E. Mr. Jürg Lauber Ambassador Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva |
| 10:25 – 10:55 | Remarks by Member States H.E. Mr. Marc Bichler Ambassador Permanent Representative of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva H.E. Mrs. Aurora Díaz-Rato Revuelta Ambassador Permanent Representative of Spain to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva H.E. Mr. Arindam Bagchi Ambassador Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva |
| 10:55 – 11:05 | Remarks by the Joint Inspection Unit Ms. Carolina Fernández Opazo Chair, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) of the United Nations System |
| 11:05 -11:15 | Keynote Address Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin Secretary-General, International Telecommunications Union (ITU) |
| 11:15-11:35 | UN Cyber Threat Landscape Update Ms. Tima Soni Chief, Cybersecurity Division, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) |
| 11:35 – 11:55 | Q&A |
| 11:55 – 12:00 | Closing Remarks Mr. Sameer Chauhan Director, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) |
