Welcome to another insightful episode of Secure Strides, where we delve into technology policy, cybersecurity, and digital trust. Our guest is Orhan Osmani, Head of the Cybersecurity Division at the International Telecommunications Union. Discover the ITU's role in global cybersecurity development, the importance of inclusive digital innovation, and the significance of the Global Cybersecurity Index. Orhan shares his journey from the private sector to international development, emphasizing the role of empathy and mentorship in leadership. Whether you're interested in advancing your career or understanding global cybersecurity frameworks, this episode offers valuable perspectives and advice.

Key Moments:

(03:29) Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

(05:15) GCI five pillars that help measure cybersecurity development on national level

(06:23) Effective response to cybersecurity requires cooperation across public, private and government sectors

(09:02) ITU helps developing countries improve their GCI scores through cybersecurity support

(13:43) Transitioning from the private sector into international development

(15:47) What every manager should know

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✍️ Episode References

International Telecommunications Union

https://www.itu.int

Global Cybersecurity Index

https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Cybersecurity/Pages/GCI.aspx

Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

https://www.coe.int/en/web/cybercrime/the-budapest-convention

African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention)

https://au.int/en/treaties/african-union-convention-cyber-security-and-personal-data-protection

Commonwealth of Independent States Agreements on cooperation in the fight against crimes in the field of Information Technologies

https://cis.minsk.by/page/181

Oxford Cybersecurity Maturity Model

https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/research/centres-and-initiatives/global-cyber-security-capacity-centre

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🗣️ Quotes from Orhan Osmani in this episode

"Cybersecurity is a complex, interconnected challenge necessitating a holistic multistakeholder approach."

"We live in a connected world, so we're only as secure as all of us are secure."

"Leaders are responsible for people, not for results; they are responsible for people who deliver results."

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