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LAC4 is Supporting the Bahamas’ Cyber Resilience with National Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

LAC4 in cooperation with EU CyberNet is supporting the government of the Bahamas with its national cybersecurity risk assessment. Conducted with the capacity of EU CyberNet Expert Pool, the assessment supports implementation of the Bahamas’ national cybersecurity strategy in establishing a robust national cybersecurity posture.

At HackConRD 2026: Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity

EU CyberNet Expert Carlos Polop delivered a session on using artificial intelligence in cybersecurity and pentesting at HackConRD 2026 conference on 28 March 2026 in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic.

Save the Date: CyberWeek@LAC4 2026 Takes Place November 17-20

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

Following Up the In-person Workshop for SME-s Held in March 2025 in Guatemala

LAC4 organised an online follow-up training on 26 March 2026 to SME-s that participated in in-person workshop in March 2025 in Guatemala. Training focused on evaluating participant’s cyber resilience one year after the training and offer additional knowledge for strengthening cyber resilience.

Her CyberTracks Programme Launched to Empower Women in Cybersecurity

The 4th edition of the CyberTracks programme, co-organised by LAC4 and partners is open for applications to bring together more women in cybersecurity across globe for an intensive training journey to equip them with skills and knowledge for success in cybersecurity. Deadline to apply is 19 April 2026.

Apply Now! Training for Strengthening Cybersecurity Skills for SME-s from Andean Region is Open

LAC4 in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Andean Community and the Delegations of the European Union to Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru is welcoming applications from small- and medium enterprises of the Andean region countries to participate in a training to strengthen cybersecurity skills. The in-person training takes place from 11 to 13 May 2026 in Lima, Peru. Deadline for applications is 15 April 2026.

Instructors’ Reflection on “Is Your City Cyber Safe” Training

After the “Is Your City Cyber Safe?” training held in Montevideo, Uruguay, the LAC4 team discussed with training instructors Alexander  Maaß, Paulo  Calçada  and Armani  Pogosjan their perception of the training and take-aways.

Strengthening Cyber Space in Latin America and the Caribbean with the EU CyberNet Cyber Hygiene Platform

As part of LAC4’s ongoing commitment to the digital transformation of Latin America and the Caribbean, the LAC4 together with EU CyberNet project expands the EU CyberNet Cyber Hygiene Platform to Guatemala and makes it readily available to all LAC4 members to improve cyber capabilities across all government officials and organisations.

„Is Your City Cyber Safe“ Impact on Santiago

After a successful “Is Your City Cyber Safe?” training held in Montevideo, Uruguay, the LAC4 team discussed the impact of „Is Your City Cyber Safe“ training on Southern Cone capitals and cities with the delegation from Santiago (Chile).

Participants Highlight Practical Value and Collaboration at “Is Your City Cyber Safe?” Training

Participants of the “Is Your City Cyber Safe?” training in Montevideo highlighted the practical value of the programme and the opportunity it provided to exchange experiences on urban cybersecurity challenges across the region in the feedback shared with LAC4 team.