ABSTRACT
The rapid advancement of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the enormous transforming power of cyber space have reshaped the international security environment. This chapter focuses on the main global and regional cyber capacity-building initiatives in the context of international peace and security. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) observes and compares the overall commitment of its 193 Member States to cybersecurity through the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index. Many advanced states and organizations envision building cyber capacities of partner countries as an investment and a cornerstone of their international engagement to ensure global prosperity in the digital environment. In an effort to strengthen international cooperation in fighting transnational criminal activities committed over ICT and Internet networks, the Council of Europe with support of the European Union is continually assisting countries to strengthen their criminal justice and law enforcement agencies. With regard to cyber policy dialogues and international discussions, the African Union Commission has organized several capacity-building workshops on cyber diplomacy.
