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LAC4 and Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá Join Forces to Strengthen SME Cybersecurity

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 on Best Practices in Cybersecurity for Internet Service Providers

LAC4 in cooperation with the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL), organised a virtual seminar on best practices in cybersecurity for internet service providers (ISPs) on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Members-only Seminar: a Legal Architecture and a Common Framework

The seminar focused on the development of a coherent legal architecture and a common cybersecurity framework in Latin America, beginning with an introduction to the NIS 2 Directive adopted by the European Union in 2022 and the cybersecurity situation in Czech Republic. The session highlighted that, although many countries in the region are aligning with international standards, adapting these frameworks to local institutional, technical and economic realities remains a significant challenge.

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.