Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre

19.05.2026 Memorandum of Understanding Between the Andean Community and LAC4

LAC4 and General Secretariat of the Andean Community signed a memorandum of understanding on 13 May 2026 in Lima, Peru that provides a framework for collaboration related to cybersecurity and digital transformation between LAC4 and the Andean Community and its members.

18.05.2026 Supporting Cyber Resilience of Electoral Processes in Colombia

LAC4 supported information security and cyber resilience for electoral processes in Colombia with a three-day training for electoral authorities and relevant stakeholders to strengthen the capacity to protect electoral infrastructure, manage cyber risks and respond to incidents during elections ahead of Colombia’s presidential elections at the end of May 2026.

14.05.2026 Sharing Best Cybersecurity Practices in Peru

LAC4 organised a training on cybersecurity and cyber hygiene for the staff of the General Secretariat of the Andean Community to improve understanding of modern cybersecurity risks, promoting secure digital practices and enhancing awareness of how cyber incidents can impact organisational operations, reputation and continuity.

13.05.2026 Andean Region SME Training Concluded with Self-Reflection for Improving Cyber Resilience

The three-day training for small- and medium enterprises in Andean region concluded with participants’ presentation on how to improve their business resilience.

CyberWeek@LAC4 2026

The 5th CyberWeek@LAC4 and 0ct0b3rf35t will take place in Santo Domigno, the Dominican Republic from 17 to 20 November 2026.

Seminar

LAC4 Members-Only Seminar: SOC Fundamentals & Comparative on European Models

As the Latin American and Caribbean region undergoes rapid digital transformation, the traditional Security Operations Center (SOC) model is being challenged by the need for increased agility and cross-border collaboration. To address these evolving demands, LAC4 is hosting the next members-only webinar on this topic, aiming at providing participants with a foundational blueprint for building and scaling effective SOCs.

Seminar

Training for SME-s: Cybersecurity in Supply Chains

In a strategic effort to bolster the digital transformation and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá (CCB), and will assist in providing two experts that will carry out a comprehensive cybersecurity training webinars cycle.

Seminar

Training for SME-s: Protecting my Business on Social Networks

In a strategic effort to bolster the digital transformation and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá (CCB), and will assist in providing two experts that will carry out a comprehensive cybersecurity training webinars cycle.

Training

Strengthening Electoral Resilience Against Disinformation and Influence Operations in Colombia

Electoral processes are increasingly exposed to complex information threats, including disinformation, manipulation and foreign information interference, deepfakes, coordinated influence operations, and illicit online campaigns.

Seminar

Undercover Digital Investigation in the Fight Against Drug Trafficking

The LAC4 Centre will host the practical training course titled “Undercover Digital Investigation in the Fight Against Drug Trafficking”, which will take place from 18 to 22 May 2026. The course is organized by the ALCORCA programme of the Embassy of France in the Dominican Republic.

Competition

International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) 2026

LAC4 is supporting the participation of the Latin American and Caribbean team in the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) 2026 in Australia.

Seminar

Training for SME-s: Cyber-resilience: Risk Management for SMEs

In a strategic effort to bolster the digital transformation and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá (CCB), and will assist in providing two experts that will carry out a comprehensive cybersecurity training webinars cycle.

Training

Cybersecurity Training for the General Secretariat of Andean Community

LAC4 organises a cybersecurity training for the General Secretariat of Andean Community with a focus on best cybersecurity and cyber hygiene practices for large organisations.

Seminar

Training on Information Security and Cyber Resilience for Electoral Processes in Colombia

the LAC4 Centre, within the framework of the EU–LAC Digital Alliance cooperation, is implementing a training program in Colombia aimed at strengthening the capacity of electoral authorities and relevant stakeholders to protect electoral infrastructure, manage cyber risks, and effectively respond to cybersecurity incidents during elections.

Training

Training for Strengthening Cybersecurity Skills for SMEs

In recent years, cyberattacks have grown exponentially in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, Member Countries of the Andean Community, affecting individuals, governments, and companies alike. While governments and large companies have better tools and resources to prepare for and face these threats, the same is not true for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Seminar

Training for SME-s: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence

In a strategic effort to bolster the digital transformation and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá (CCB), and will assist in providing two experts that will carry out a comprehensive cybersecurity training webinars cycle.

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Who we are?

Vision

LAC4 will improve the cybersecurity capacities of Latin America and the Caribbean fostering a more secure cyberspace.

Mission

Enhance cyber capacities in the LAC region, delivered by the EU CyberNet though its Expert Pool and in collaboration with other EU-funded capacity building projects and international partners.

Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre LAC4 is

state-of-the-art hybrid training facility
capacity to develop and provide technical, policy and strategic level courses, consultations and simulation;
platform for doctrine development and research coordination;
channel to cyber capacity building, training modules and materials

Expert pool

Join the EU CyberNet network of experts to contribute with your knowledge and experience in LAC4 trainings and other activities

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The Bridge to cyber capacity building in the Americas

Building Regional Cyber Capacity Resilience in Santo Domingo 17.-20.11.2026