The Internet Society and GCA, on behalf of the #CommonGoodCyber secretariat, recently announced the launch of the Common Good Cyber Fund. If you would like to know more about it and the views of the main representatives behind this initiative to strengthen global cybersecurity, take a look!
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FIRST is honored to be part of the launch of the Common Good Cyber Fund, as recently announced by the Common Good Cyber secretariat!🛡️
This groundbreaking initiative will strengthen global cybersecurity by supporting nonprofits that deliver critical services protecting civil society actors at high risk and the Internet as a whole.
As incident response professionals, we know firsthand how nonprofit organizations serve as the frontline defense for Internet security, yet remain severely underfunded. This fund addresses that critical gap.
🌍 The impact: Supporting nonprofits that maintain core digital infrastructure and provide cybersecurity assistance to high-risk actors including journalists and human rights defenders.
🤝 The backing: All G7 Leaders have announced support, with UK and Canada leading joint investment.
🎯 Our commitment: FIRST believes in a strong, diverse cybersecurity ecosystem. This fund will provide the long-term support our community needs to make the Internet safe for all.
Together with the Internet Society, Global Cyber Alliance and fellow secretariat members, we're building a safer digital future for everyone.
Read more: https://go.first.org/yHGRp
#CyberDefense #cybersecurity #CommonGoodCyber
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Cybersecurity nonprofits work for the Common Good. Now there is a way for us to work together to support them. https://commongoodcyber.org/news/common-good-cyber-fund-announcement/
In a recent podcast with The Lawfare Institute, Philip Reitinger and Komal Bazaz Smith discussed critical #cybersecurity issues affecting core Internet infrastructure.
They highlight the role of small, often under-appreciated and frequently underfunded#nonprofits in maintaining Internet security. The conversation delves into #CommonGoodCyber, which aims to identify and implement innovative models for sustaining groups, organizations, and individuals involved in critical cybersecurity functions for the broader Internet community.
“There is funding to build the new thing, but not to keep the work going that everybody needs.”
It takes a whole-of-society effort, what Craig Newmark calls #CyberCivilDefense, to maintain critical cybersecurity functions for all Internet users, including the most vulnerable. Reitinger pointed out how many nonprofits are running on skeleton crews and shaky funding mechanisms, and how funding is often tied to creating something new, as opposed to paying for the continuing operation of critically important solutions.
Listen to the full interview here: https://globalcyberalliance.org/lawfare-podcast-2025/
Despite their outsized impact, nonprofits still face hurdles, such as limited recognition of their contributions and funding shortages, that hinder their ability to participate in multilateral policy forums like the UN's Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG).
📁 If you have not had a chance yet, read the statement by Kayle Giroud, Director of the #CommonGoodCyber initiative led by GCA, at the OEWG ICTs' 9th Substantive Session on Dedicated Stakeholder Segment.
https://globalcyberalliance.org/statement-gca-oewg-stakeholder-segment/
I spoke to Alexis Alley from the CyberPeace Institute at the #thehaguebeyond125 about the cybersecurity challenges faced by nonprofits. #CommonGoodCyberhttps://commongoodcyber.org/news/nonprofits-are-in-a-uniquely-bad-position-they-have-data-that-is-very-valuable-to-attackers-but-often-lack-the-cybersecurity-expertise-to-protect-it/
Legions of unsung heroes work behind the scenes to secure the #Internet. Together, We Can Build A Stronger Internet.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-83xUaQzec&t=12s @globalcyberalliance @craignewmark @wendynather #CommonGoodCyber #CyberCivilDefense
An attack on essential NGOs is an attack on vulnerable people. Understanding the growing needs of the humanitarian sector and evolving cyber threats requires robust cybersecurity support.
Discover how initiatives like the CyberPeace Institute, Global Cyber Alliance and The Hague are leading the way to secure our world’s digital future for NGOs 🌐 https://www.beyond125.org/
Let's adequately fund cybersecurity nonprofits. The Internet depends on it!
Please read: https://compiler.news/lets-adequately-fund-cybersecurity-nonprofits-the-internet-depends-on-it/
A lot of great activity at #RSAC, incl. a panel on #CommonGoodCyber to create sustainable funding for #cybersecurity #nonprofits as current investments do not adequately support Internet-enabled social and economic progress for everyone. And an informative panel on #elections and security, plus a really fun reception for NonprofitCyber where so many top #nonprofits in this space could get together!
https://globalcyberalliance.org/common-good-cyber-and-act-at-rsa/
We are proud to release the #CommonGoodCyber report together with @cyberalliance @cyberpeaceinstitute @firstdotorg @ist_org @thegfce @chertoffgroup & @commongoodcyber
Read on our joint effort to solve systemic underfunding of cybersecurity non-profits at:
https://commongoodcyber.org/news/launch-of-common-good-cyber-dc-workshop-report/
🎙️ ✨ A new episode has been published on @ITSPmagazine
Show: Redefining CyberSecurity With @seanmartin
Episode: From Ad-hoc Solutions to Systemic Approaches to Securing the Internet's Infrastructure: Introducing The Common Good Cyber Initiative
Guests: Phil Reitinger & Josh Corman
Podcast format: Video & Audio
#cybersecurity #InternetInfrastructure #CommonGoodCyber #podcast
Enjoy!
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqyIlF1CUPg
If you prefer to listen to the audio podcast, enjoy it here
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https://itsprad.io/redefiningcybersecurity-305
To learn more about this podcast, visit the podcast channel page here
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https://www.itspmagazine.com/redefining-cybersecurity-podcast
The fabulous Kemba Walden kicking off the #CommonGoodCyber workshop in DC
The livestream for the #CommonGoodCyber workshop will start at 9 am tomorrow, February 26. If you are interested in the effort to sustain the organizations that keep the Internet secure for everyone, join us on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNds9_TYFEs
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