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🇧🇦 The e-Governance Academy experts Merle Maigre and Pirit Pikker visited the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina this week to review the current state and needs in the field of #cyberdefense. 💬 The meeting focused on discussing the implementation of measures within the Cyber Defense initiative, part of NATO's Defense Capacity Building package for the country. These measures aim to enhance cybersecurity in the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ensuring a resilient and secure digital infrastructure.   Together, we're working towards a more secure future! Ministry of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina NATO #CyberSecurity #CyberDefense #NATO #eGovernance #BosniaAndHerzegovina #MoD #ArmedForces #StrongerTogether

NATO creating new #cyber defence center in Belgium NATO allies to establish a first-of-its-kind integrated cyberdefense center and to develop a new strategy to secure NATO networks, according to a formal communique the alliance released on Wednesday. The NATO Integrated Cyber Defense Center will “enhance network protection, situational awareness and the implementation of cyberspace as an operational domain,” the document states. The center will inform NATO military commanders on possible threats and vulnerabilities in cyberspace, including privately-owned civilian critical infrastructures necessary to support military activities. It will bring together civilian and military personnel from across the NATO Enterprise, Allied countries and experts from industry” and “leverage advanced technologies to increase our situational awareness in cyberspace and enhance collective resilience and defence. The will further strengthen member nations protection of critical undersea infrastructure” through continued developmen of NATO’s Center for Security of CUI. #cyberwar #cybersecurity #cyberwarfare #it #nato #defence #defense #cyberspace #policy #internationallaw #security #law #cybercrime

The coming NATO Integrated Cyber Defense Center (#NICC) will “enhance the protection of NATO and Allied networks and the use of cyberspace as an operational domain,” the organization announced on July 10th. Based at NATO’s strategic military headquarters at #SHAPE in Belgium, NATO says the new center will bring together #civilian and #military personnel from across the #NATO Enterprise, Allied countries and experts from industry. Cyber threats directed against NATO and its member states have increased with the war in Ukraine, but the aggressors are not limited to #Russia. NATO technologies and defense secrets are a prize target for any state not directly aligned with NATO or NATO-sympathetic nations. “The Center will inform NATO military commanders on possible threats and vulnerabilities in cyberspace, including privately-owned civilian #critical #infrastructures necessary to support military activities,” NATO said. #cybersecurity #reorganization #secondcoldwar

👨💻 Lithuania has officially launched a new cyber command to enhance coordination and response to cyberattacks. Named the Lithuanian Cyber Command (LTCYBERCOM), the new military unit will be responsible for planning and executing operations in cyberspace, as well as overseeing the installation of strategic communications and information systems. The command structure includes a headquarters for centralized cyber operations, a communications and information systems battalion, and a cyber defense command focused on information technology services. #military #army #defense #security #lithuania #cyber #cybersecurity

💡As we enter 2025, let us remember the profound words of 🇳🇱𝑫𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒐𝒃 𝑩𝒂𝒖𝒆𝒓, Chair of the NATO Military Committee. 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥 🎥 as I adopt his message as my own for the year ahead: *prepare for cyberwar*. I am privileged to collaborate with the Dutch Cyber Command on cyberspace operations. My organization, the Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI), and our partners are committed to training warfighters across #America and #NATO allies in the full spectrum of cyberspace operations. 🏵️ This is a call to action for your cyber units, critical infrastructure sectors, and businesses: now is the time to actively plan, fortify, and prepare for conflict in cyberspace. Readiness demands seriousness and urgency. 🏵️ As we face 2025 uncertainties, remember: 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒍. Let’s work together to ensure failure is not an option. 🏵️ Stay proactive, prepared, and battle-ready! ⚔️ 👊Have a proactive New Year!  Ministerie van Defensie United States Department of Defense 🇺🇸

Negotiations over new NATO cyber center still ongoing weeks from planned launch Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx #cmmc #cyber #cybersecurity @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #GovernmentContracts #InfoSec #CyberDefense #NationalSecurity #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector #Startups #TechInnovation

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐞-𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 '𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐞' 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬: Three Russian-German nationals—Dieter S., Alexander J., and Alex D.—have been charged with espionage for Russia by German prosecutors. 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Dieter S. is accused of planning sabotage operations, specifically targeting German military support for Ukraine. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: The trio allegedly gathered intelligence on military installations in Bavaria, including U.S. facilities. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭: Their actions are believed to be aimed at undermining Germany's national security and its allied support for Ukraine. 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬: The case underscores ongoing concerns about foreign espionage activities within Germany and its potential impact on regional security. #infosec #hacking #hacker #cybersecurity #bugbounty #bugbountytips #hackingnews #hackersnews

Germany to launch cyber military branch to combat Russian threats Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx #cmmc #cyber #cybersecurity @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #GovernmentContracts #InfoSec #CyberDefense #NationalSecurity #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector #Startups #TechInnovation

👨💻💪 NATO will open a new cyber defense facility in Europe that will defend its members from advanced digital threats. Revealed during the organization’s latest summit in DC, the future Integrated Cyber Defence Center is expected to bolster the alliance’s network dependability, situational awareness, and associated missions “throughout peacetime, crisis, and conflict.” The NICC will cover broader tasks, such as preserving data sharing between military commanders on vulnerabilities in the alliance’s cyberspace. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #cyber #cybersecurity #nato

Here are the top 5 "need to know" from this weeks NATO Chiefs of Defence gathering: 1) Strengthening partnerships with non-member nations. 2) Focus on cyber defense and technological advancements. 3) Enhancement of military capabilities to address emerging threats. 4) Preparation for upcoming joint military exercises. 5) Reaffirmation of commitment to collective defense. Last week, NATO's Allied and partner Chiefs of Defence gathered in Brussels, Belgium, for a high-level meeting to discuss key strategies for deterrence and defense. Chaired by Admiral Rob Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, the event featured senior representatives from member states and key partner nations. Discussions focused on strengthening NATO’s collective defense posture amid evolving global threats, including hybrid warfare and cyber challenges. The Chiefs highlighted the importance of modernizing military capabilities and fostering deeper collaboration with non-NATO countries to address shared security concerns. The meeting also spotlighted upcoming military exercises designed to enhance operational readiness and interoperability among Allied forces. In particular, technological innovation and cyber defense were emphasized as critical components for maintaining a strategic edge in future conflicts. This session demonstrates NATO’s unwavering commitment to adapting and addressing the dynamic global security environment, ensuring the Alliance remains a cornerstone of peace and stability. The two-day session was finalised by the NATO-Ukraine Council with the Ukrainian Chief of Defence. #NATO #CollectiveDefense #CyberSecurity #GlobalPartnerships #MilitaryInnovation #NATO #GemeinsameVerteidigung #CyberSicherheit #GlobalePartnerschaften #MilitärInnovation