How do we effectively scale the initiatives securing those on the frontlines—journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society organisations? This event will discuss the available threat intelligence initiatives and tools aiming at securing high-risk actors from cyber threats, and raise awareness of challenges faced by the community of cybersecurity nonprofits serving high-risk actors, with reflection … Read More

How do we effectively scale the initiatives securing those on the frontlines—journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations? This panel moderated by Phil Reitinger, CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance, will raise awareness of challenges faced by the community of cybersecurity nonprofits serving high-risk actors, with reflection on the current and future funding landscape. … Read More

How do we effectively identify cyber risks faced by those on the frontlines—journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations? This question will take centre stage in the discussion panel on Identifying Effective Support for High-Risk Actors moderated by Chris Gibson from FIRST. Bringing together leading experts from cybersecurity, academia, and human rights advocacy, this … Read More

The digital threats facing high-risk actors—journalists, activists, and civil society organizations—are more persistent and sophisticated than ever. But what happens when we shift our focus from purely technical solutions to a victim-centric approach? This keynote fireside chat moderated by Francesca Bosco from the CyberPeace Institute will open the event by addressing cybersecurity from the perspective … Read More

This week in New York, our Secretariat members Tod Eberle (Shadowserver) Francesca Bosco (CyberPeace Institute), Phil Reitinger and Kayle Giroud (Global Cyber Alliance), Klée Aiken (FIRST), and Klara Marland and Chris Painter (GFCE), participated in the 10th substantive session of the United Nations Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on security of and in the use of … Read More

As we prepare to delve into potential solutions for delivering cybersecurity to high-risk actors, we are delighted to introduce the esteemed speakers who will guide us through this enlightening discussion. The panel discussion on “Growing the Capacity of Network Defenders” will be moderated by Michael Daniel and highlight what works and what doesn’t with regard … Read More

The Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI) empowers small and medium-sized organizations by providing them with free tools and resources to improve cybersecurity. It is a participant in Common Good Cyber, a global initiative aiming to guarantee sustainable funding so that nonprofits involved in critical cybersecurity functions can stay devoted to bringing value to the ecosystem. Karen … Read More

Josh Aas is the Executive Director of ISRG, the nonprofit behind Let’s Encrypt, Divvi Up, and Prossimo. We interviewed him to learn more about Prossimo, an effort to move the Internet’s security-sensitive software infrastructure to memory safe code. Read Prossimo’s latest blog post here. This interview is part of a series where we dive into … Read More

A Common Good Cyber working session in New York underscores the pressing need to offer nonprofits in the cybersecurity field sustainable funding and systemic support. Nonprofits play a crucial role in securing the global Internet and building cybersecurity capacity. However, their efforts are often overlooked and their financial stability remains a challenge, posing risks to … Read More

Philip Reitinger, GCA´s President and CEO and leading representative of Common Good Cyber, spoke to Alexis Alley from the CyberPeace Institute at the Beyond 125 event in The Hague. Watch the video and read his answers below: Why do NGOs lack cybersecurity measures and are not empowered with AI to enhance digital resilience? Nonprofits are … Read More