CI-ISAC International

Critical Infrastructure-ISAC (CI-ISAC International) is excited to attend The World Bank Group's Global Digital Summit 2025, commencing right now. The theme for this year's Summit, 'Digital Pathways for All,' brings together an exciting mix of government officials, thought leaders, private-sector representatives, and partner organizations. Together, we’ll explore cutting-edge digital solutions, share insights, and foster valuable discussions about the transformative work shaping the future of digital development. The in-person event is taking place at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. however the event is inclusive for all those able to dial in to join this hybrid event. Whilst digitalisation and the building of public digital infrastructure are a key focus for the Summit, CI-ISAC International's interest in this event is to ensure policy makers consider cybersecurity upfront as part of their thinking about investments in digital transformation for equitable and sustainable development. All countries need to seriously consider cybersecurity dimensions of digital economies and critical infrastructure up-front and prior to making digital investments to ensure that these investments are secured from cyber threats that have the potential to disrupt or damage the investments and the benefits that digitalisation seeks to achieve. CI-ISAC International's two-pronged mission as a not-for-profit INGO based in the Hague, is to deliver practical operational cyber threat information (CTI) capacity building to all sovereign countries and to operate a new federated data sharing model for trusted anonymous global CTI fusion among member countries. CI-ISAC's cross-sector integrated ISAC model has been tested and proven by the success of CI-ISAC Australia. The model is being adopted by a growing number of countries (CI-ISAC Brasil et al) on the basis that CI-ISAC's are data-sovereign, and cross-sector integration provides the most financially sustainable and analytically effective, whole-of-nation, private-sector/industry approach for all countries to defend their investments in digital transformation and protect the services and infrastructure upon which every sovereign country's citizens' depend. #TrustedLocal = #TrustedGlobal #Strongertogether #Leavenoonebehind International Telecommunication Union Hague Security Delta (HSD) Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) World Economic Forum Global Cybersecurity Forum Global Cyber Alliance European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Asian Development Bank (ADB) World Health Organization Dalberg https://lnkd.in/gz3RebkM

?? Registration for CyCon 2025: The Next Step is NOW OPEN! Join us in Tallinn, Estonia on 27-30 May 2025 for the 17th iteration of CyCon, a leading interdisciplinary conference exploring the forefront of cyber conflict. ? Explore cutting-edge research and technological advancements. ? Network with top experts and decision-makers from the global cyber defence community. ? Engage with 100+ cyber experts on stage. We are honoured to welcome Alar Karis, President of Estonia, for the opening address. This year’s confirmed keynote speakers include Gentlemen Hackers (Mikko Hypponen and Tomi Tuominen), Professor Ryan Maness (Associate Professor at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School), Dr Tarah M. Wheeler (Senior Fellow for Global Cyber Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations) and Dr Nikita Shah (Senior Resident Fellow at the Cyber Statecraft Initiative at the Atlantic Council). Original academic contributions from the Call for Papers will be presented in track-specific panels and published in the conference proceedings. Please check the CyCon website regularly for agenda updates! ??Registration ?? Deadline: 28 April Due to space restrictions, the conference is expected to sell out quickly. ?? Secure your spot now: www.cycon.org See you in Tallinn! #CyCon2025?

A MUST READ FOR ALL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: SS7 The telecommunications sector is arguably the backbone of most critical infrastructure in all countries, which is why CI-ISAC International is proud to share this important report on the SS7 (Signaling System No. 7) published by CI-ISAC Australia with the support of CI-ISAC International advisory board member Rowland Corr from Teichmann International (IT Solutions) AG. SS7 is of crucial relevance to cybersecurity because it underpins the global telecommunications infrastructure, enabling core functions such as call routing, SMS messaging, and roaming between mobile networks. However, SS7 was designed in an era when cybersecurity was not a primary concern, making it highly vulnerable to cyber threats. This paper on SS7 is essential reading for cybersecurity professionals from all sectors of critical infrastructure (CI) because telecommunications & especially mobile communications represent a critical dependency in most countries CI that can have direct impacts on individual citizens & organisations. It is SS7 that allows different telecom operators to interconnect and facilitates calls & SMS routing between carriers, facilities mobile roaming so users can stay connected across networks, and supports number portability that allows users to keep their numbers when switching carriers. Due to its fundamental role, any vulnerabilities in SS7 affect a vast number of mobile users worldwide. The integration of cyber threat information from telecommunications companies using SS7 is critical for cyber threat intelligence (CTI) fusion and analysis within and across all sectors of critical infrastructure. A cross-sector integrated ISAC, leveraging the CI-ISAC data sovereignty model, ensures that threat & vulnerability information from telecom operators is securely aggregated, analyzed, and shared in a way that protects national interests while fostering collaboration, locally then globally. CI-ISAC International’s #Trustedlocal = #Trustedglobal federated data sharing approach enables proactive defense measures, prevents cascading failures across interconnected sectors, and ensures that sovereign countries retain control over their critical cyber intelligence rather than relying on foreign entities with conflicting commercial or geopolitical interests, yet at the same time delivering global CTI fusion for the benefit of all CI-ISAC International members. #Strongertogether #Leavenoonebehind Hague Security Delta (HSD) Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) World Economic Forum Global Cybersecurity Forum Global Cyber Alliance MITRE ATT&CK European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) + Hans de Vries Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC-NL) + Danny Jaspers Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade + Brendan Dowling National Cyber Security Coordinator National Cyber Security Centre NCSC (NCSC_CH) + Marc Henauer Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) + Masayuki FURUKAWA

On this #WorldNGODay, we celebrate international NGOs and humanitarian aid organizations! Despite the enormous good these organizations do in the world, they have unique #cybersecurity needs and concerns that require support and investment. This vital sector, with ten million organizations supporting over one billion people, faces continuous cyber threats. Without digital protection, the already enormous challenges and difficulties they face are compounded. #Nonprofits also play a critical role in maintaining and securing the global Internet yet often struggle to access consistent and sufficient financial support. As drivers of Common Good Cyber, we aim at identifying and implementing innovative models for sustaining groups, organizations, and individuals involved in critical cybersecurity functions. Our work also helps NGOs and mission-based organizations on a daily basis. Learn more about essential protection needs using our Actionable Cybersecurity Tools (ACT) wiki and visit the GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Mission-Based Organizations, sponsored by Public Interest Registry, to improve your cybersecurity posture. https://lnkd.in/eTYyVfNg #cybercivildefense

AUSTRALIA & ESTONIA LEADING THE WORLD IN DIGITAL HEALTH (& health cybersecurity?) Congratulations to the Australian Digital Health Agency for ranking #1 alongside Estonia in a global study evaluating national eHealth strategies (details below). This recognition reflect’s leadership in developing & implementing a transformational, action-oriented digital health strategy. As we celebrate this achievement, it’s crucial to remember that digital health transformation & cybersecurity must go hand in hand. As countries embrace digital health technologies to drive cost savings, improve patient care, & enhance health system efficiency, the cyber threat landscape expands in parallel. Cybersecurity must be a foundational pillar of any national digital health strategy to protect patient safety, data integrity, & health sector resilience. The health sector is the largest & most sensitive critical infrastructure sector in many countries due to its scale, complexity, interdependencies, & direct impact on human life. Here’s a few reasons why cybersecurity in the health sector matters & why the sovereign, cross-sector integrated model made available to countries for free by CI-ISAC International through its capacity building mission has health as a core focus: 1?? Economic Impact: Healthcare represents a significant portion of GDP in most countries, (e.g., ~18% in the US, ~10% in Australia & UK) with large workforces & extensive financial dependencies, cyber disruptions have economic consequences. 2?? Human Life & Safety: Unlike other sectors, cyberattacks on healthcare can have immediate & direct impacts on human life & survival. Cyber-attacks on hospitals result in delayed treatments, canceled surgeries, & patient deaths. 3?? Sensitive Health Data & Infrastructure: The sector generates vast amounts of highly sensitive data—including patient records, genomic data, & medical research—requiring the highest levels of cybersecurity & privacy protection. 4?? Interdependencies & Supply Chain Risks: The sector depends on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, IT infrastructure, logistics, energy, water, telecom, finance, & insurance. Digital health solutions like electronic health records, telemedicine, AI-driven diagnostics, & remote patient monitoring all rely on secure, uninterrupted networks. Digital health leadership must be paired with cybersecurity leadership. The recent investment by the Australian Government to scale CI-ISAC Australia's cross-sector approach to defend its health sector is an example that all countries can easily emulate with assistance from CI-ISAC International's capacity building team. Contact us for more information. Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Brendan Dowling European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Hans de Vries & Jaanika Merilo Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Hague Security Delta (HSD) The World Bank United Nations Global Cybersecurity Forum Global Cyber Alliance World Health Organization

AUSTRALIA & ESTONIA LEADING THE WORLD IN DIGITAL HEALTH (& health cybersecurity?) Congratulations to the Australian Digital Health Agency for ranking #1 alongside Estonia in a global study evaluating national eHealth strategies (details below). This recognition reflect’s leadership in developing & implementing a transformational, action-oriented digital health strategy. As we celebrate this achievement, it’s crucial to remember that digital health transformation & cybersecurity must go hand in hand. As countries embrace digital health technologies to drive cost savings, improve patient care, & enhance health system efficiency, the cyber threat landscape expands in parallel. Cybersecurity must be a foundational pillar of any national digital health strategy to protect patient safety, data integrity, & health sector resilience. The health sector is the largest & most sensitive critical infrastructure sector in many countries due to its scale, complexity, interdependencies, & direct impact on human life. Here’s a few reasons why cybersecurity in the health sector matters & why the sovereign, cross-sector integrated model made available to countries for free by CI-ISAC International through its capacity building mission has health as a core focus: 1?? Economic Impact: Healthcare represents a significant portion of GDP in most countries, (e.g., ~18% in the US, ~10% in Australia & UK) with large workforces & extensive financial dependencies, cyber disruptions have economic consequences. 2?? Human Life & Safety: Unlike other sectors, cyberattacks on healthcare can have immediate & direct impacts on human life & survival. Cyber-attacks on hospitals result in delayed treatments, canceled surgeries, & patient deaths. 3?? Sensitive Health Data & Infrastructure: The sector generates vast amounts of highly sensitive data—including patient records, genomic data, & medical research—requiring the highest levels of cybersecurity & privacy protection. 4?? Interdependencies & Supply Chain Risks: The sector depends on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, IT infrastructure, logistics, energy, water, telecom, finance, & insurance. Digital health solutions like electronic health records, telemedicine, AI-driven diagnostics, & remote patient monitoring all rely on secure, uninterrupted networks. Digital health leadership must be paired with cybersecurity leadership. The recent investment by the Australian Government to scale CI-ISAC Australia's cross-sector approach to defend its health sector is an example that all countries can easily emulate with assistance from CI-ISAC International's capacity building team. Contact us for more information. Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Brendan Dowling European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Hans de Vries & Jaanika Merilo Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Hague Security Delta (HSD) The World Bank United Nations Global Cybersecurity Forum Global Cyber Alliance World Health Organization

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Susan Page Mitchell AM for your direct support of CI-ISAC Australia’s mission through your contribution to its Health Sector Advisory Panel. Your leadership in strengthening cybersecurity resilience for the Australian health sector is invaluable. Equally important is your advocacy for CI-ISAC International, encouraging health leaders in other countries to reach out to us & explore how we can support them in building their own sovereign, cross-sector integrated cyber threat information sharing, aggregation & analysis communities for industry & critical infrastructure through which a country's health sector can be best defended against cyber threats in the most financially sustainable & analytically effective way. This spirit of helping others reflects the ANZAC ethos in your country & the core of the medical profession globally — in that we don’t stand by when others are in need of support or assistance. Just as herd immunity in medicine protects us all by ensuring no one is left vulnerable, cybersecurity works the same way. No country or their health sector can truly be secure in isolation. We need to ‘cyber immunize’ countries through capacity building that equips them with the tools, training, & collaboration systems they need to better defend themselves against cyber threats. When industry in each sovereign country can more effectively and efficiently fend for itself, there is potential for global collaboration that leverages the World Economic Forum's federated data sharing model for global cyber threat intelligence fusion to collectively reduce cyber risk globally. This is why CI-ISAC International exists—to help countries help themselves and, in doing so, make the world a cyber safer place. If you're interested in how we can support your country in building sovereign cyber capacity for your country, reach out. Let’s work together. #Trustedlocal = #trustedglobal #StrongerTogether #Leavenoonebehind Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Global Cybersecurity Forum Global Cyber Alliance Hague Security Delta (HSD) Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Brendan Dowling National Cyber Security Coordinator United Nations

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COLLABORATION IS KING IN DAVOS, 2025. Collaboration on cyber information sharing, aggregation, & analysis both within & between critical infrastructure sectors in all countries is essential if countries are to realise a financially sustainable & effective whole-of-nation cyber defence model. So it was great to see collaboration as a central concept of this year's World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting. In 2025 with the assistance of the international donor community, CI-ISAC International begins rolling out its cyber threat intelligence capacity building mission, supporting countries to establish and operate their own sovereign, not-for-profit, cross-sector integrated cyber threat and vulnerability information sharing and analysis centre's and communities. Doing so enables sovereign countries to independently better defend their digital economies and critical infrastructure. In the first quarter of 2025, Brazil, India, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Jordan are among the first batch of countries whose patriotic cyber citizens are volunteering to launch their own data sovereign, private sector-led CI-ISACs. Rapid adoption and operationalision is possible free of charge by CI-ISAC International, which provides 'off the shelf' governance, systems, processes, & technology that have been tested & proven by the success of the world's first fully integrated cross-sector ISAC - CI-ISAC Australia. Once local country capacity building efforts are underway, CI-ISAC International will commence operationalising the federated data sharing model developed by the WEF (published 2019) to deliver a new, more effective and proactive model of global cyber threat information fusion. Reach out to us if you are a cybersecurity professional and want to help establish a cross-sector integrated ISAC for your own country. CI-ISAC International as a not-for-profit is here to help you to help your country to better defend against, and recover from, cyber-attacks. Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Global Cybersecurity Forum Hague Security Delta (HSD) Wouter Veenstra European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Hans de Vries Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC-NL) Danny Jaspers ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Brendan Dowling National Cyber Security Coordinator Australian Department of Home Affairs New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Filigran

APAC CYBER PROFESSIONALS JOIN THIS! CI-ISAC International is proud to be a participating partner in the Asia-Pacific ATT&CK Community Workshop being held by the Center for Threat-Informed Defense and the visionary Jonathan Baker. We encourage cybersecurity & CTI professionals in Singapore and the wider Asia Pacific to register and participate in this great community event. Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Global Cybersecurity Forum Hague Security Delta (HSD) Global Cyber Alliance Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC-NL) CI-ISAC Australia