IGF 2024 Open Forum #1 Challenges of cyberdefense in developing economies

The concept "Cybedefense" refers to actions related to a set of technologies, processes and phenomena that characterize our digital era, whether in terms of technological infrastructure, economy, society, culture and security. The term involves the socioeconomic ecosystem based on digital technology: companies, entrepreneurs, investors and the entire financial infrastructure related to the digital economy, which includes everything from technology startups to industry giants, as well as the impact of digital technology on society and culture. From the perspective of national defense, digital technology plays a crucial role covering several key aspects and technologies: cybersecurity, cyber defense, the protection of critical infrastructures, cyber surveillance, defensive tactics in cyberspace, the use of artificial intelligence, big data or the accumulation of large amounts of data, the impact on privacy, cloud computing and the Internet of things. All these technologies and problems play an important role in the development of advanced capabilities and the improvement of the Nation's security. This open forum offers will offer the opportunity to exchange ideas about technical, economic and social knowledge on which the current digital environment of defense is based, considering the present and future reality, the possible scenarios for the evolution of technology, the national, regional and international regulatory frameworks, as well as the geopolitical and ethical implications of national impact, considering its impact in relation to the national defense and security of developing nations. Goals • Understand the technological infrastructure that makes up the cyberspace in relation with the cyberdefense. • Evaluate the impact on the present and future of the use of digital technologies in cyberspace and cyberdefense. • Analyze the current and future national, regional and global scenario in relation to the impact of the use of digital technology. • Develop scenarios related to national defense in general and cyber defense in particular considering the technological reality of developing economies. • Understand the importance of regulatory frameworks as a source of reference for the development of public technological policies and research, development and innovation in industries associated with digital technology.

Onsite and remote moderators will guide dialogue between experts and audience based on previously exchanged questions and other comments that will emerge in the room and from remote participants.