BN Americas posted an article on July 30, 2020, about Cyber Security efforts increasing in the Americas. Below are some key highlights:
- The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today launched the joint study “Cybersecurity: Risks, Progress, and the way forward in Latin America and the Caribbean ”.
- According to the report, since the last study carried out in 2016, more than half of the countries of the region have improved their cybersecurity mindset by developing and implementing national strategies and/or legal frameworks to better respond to evolving cyber threats, including increased protection of citizens’ personal data.
- For Farah Diva Urrutia, OAS Secretary for Multidimensional Security, “this report can serve as a roadmap for Member States and diverse stakeholders who are continuously looking for ways to adapt to emerging cybersecurity threats affecting our region.
- Although there is still work to be done, we are proud to be supporting the development of these capacities through our Cybersecurity Program and will continue to promote awareness of this issue, together with important partners such as the IDB.”
- The second edition of Cybersecurity report is available here . About the OAS The Organization of American States (OAS) is the main political forum in the region, bringing together all the independent nations of the Western Hemisphere to jointly promote democracy, strengthen human rights, promote peace, security, and cooperation and advance in achieving common interests.
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