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Cyber Capacity-Building Fellowship

The Cyber Capacity-Building Fellowship serves as a platform for building lasting networks, sharing knowledge, and shaping policies to ensure a secure digital future for all.

A Launchpad for Cyber Diplomacy

 

The cyber capacity-building fellowship is an annual programme designed for junior and mid-level experts and cyber diplomats from Global South partner countries.
The programme promotes practical knowledge exchange by engaging participants with relevant practitioners and a wide range of multi-stakeholder organisations (both public and private) in the cybersecurity field.

Empowering Future Cyber Leaders

The Fellowship focuses on developing expertise in cybersecurity policies, international norms, and the impact of emerging technologies. It prepares participants to:

  • Tackle new cyber challenges with practical tools and frameworks.
  • Strengthen national and regional cyber diplomacy capacities through shared best practices and collaboration.
  • Engage in global debates on implementing responsible state behavior in cyberspace.

Program Highlights

This 1–2 week program combines policy learning, technical insights, and practical exercises, offering:

  • Deep dives into international frameworks, laws, and strategies for strengthening cybersecurity and resilience.
  • Case studies on cyber threats, risk assessments, and incident response mechanisms.
  • Workshops on capacity-building initiatives as tools for implementing norms and enhancing cooperation.
  • Hands-on sessions on the role of emerging technologies, including AI, in shaping cybersecurity policy and strategy.
  • Knowledge-sharing sessions to highlight national best practices and promote collaborative learning.

Strengthening Networks and Cooperation

Beyond skill-building, the Fellowship places a strong emphasis on networking and relationship-building:

  • Fosters a global community of cyber diplomats through peer-to-peer learning.
  • Enhances regional cooperation by addressing local priorities while aligning with global strategies.
  • Encourages collaborative action to build trust and resilience in cyberspace.

 

Bridging Knowledge and Practice

Participants leave the Fellowship prepared to:

  • Shape national policies aligned with international norms.
  • Contribute to global cyber diplomacy efforts through informed engagement.
  • Support capacity-building initiatives that drive stability and security in cyberspace.

 

Part of a Bigger Vision

The Cyber Diplomacy Fellowship builds on the success of the Tallinn Cyber Diplomacy Summer and Winter Schools, offering a continuity of learning and engagement. As a cornerstone initiative of the broader Cyber Diplomacy Action, the Fellowship:

  • Supports the EU’s vision for a free, open, safe, and secure cyberspace rooted in democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
  • Reinforces the EU’s leadership in promoting cybersecurity governance and preventing misuse of cyberspace.
  • Strengthens international cooperation through partnerships.