FROM THE
YOUTH IGF

Youth IGF Movement together with the Swiss government present the First ever Cybersecurity Skills Summit

The Youth IGF has come up with the idea of organising the first ever European Cybersecurity Skills Summit. It took place on 19-20 May, 2021 in a virtual format. Major industry CEOs and policy-makers, as well as representatives of the younger generation attended the event.

The idea of the Summit is based on recommendations that emerged from a large consultation led by the Youth IGF in 2020. It involved youth, market and policy actors that tried to understand the market, challenges and approaches in addressing the cybersecurity skills gap in Europe.

The Youth IGF Movement has come up with the idea of organizing the first ever European Cybersecurity Skills Summit. Microsoft Corporation is the diamond sponsor of the event.    

The first ever European Cybersecurity Skills Summit will take place on 19-20 May, 2021 in a virtual format.

Major industry leaders and policy-makers, as well as youth representatives, are expected to attend. 

The Summit supports the Paris Call and the implementation of the National strategy for the protection of Switzerland against cyber risks. The Summit also supports the implementation of the European Skills Agenda, as a part of Europe’s Digital Decade, to ensure that people have the right skills for jobs.

The Cyber Security Summit contributes to forming a cybersecurity skills hub in Europe.

The main goal of the Summit is to create better opportunities for young people in the cybersecurity area by helping to eliminate the cybersecurity skills gap.

Chris Painter

PRESIDENT The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise Foundation

Former top US Cyber Diplomat

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19 May, 2021 at 4:15pm BRX

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