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The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications of Colombia joined LAC4 on behalf of the Government of Colombia in July 2025.

Cooperation between LAC4 and Colombia is centered on strengthening national and regional capacities in cybersecurity, digital governance, and emerging technologies. This partnership supports policy dialogue, institutional development, and sector-specific resilience, engaging Colombian authorities as well as regional stakeholders in addressing evolving cyber threats and digital transformation challengesIn practical terms, this collaboration has been reflected in several high-level and technical initiatives. These include the Cybersecurity for Ports Workshop for the Andean Region or the International Seminar on Current Challenges in the Fight against Cybercrime, held in Bogotá in cooperation with international partners. Moreover, LAC4 has carried out activities focused on SMEs in the country, in collaboration with national institutions such as the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. Together, these activities demonstrate a multidimensional engagement that combines strategic discussions, operational capacity-building, and cross-regional cooperation. 

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is leading the public initiative to boost investment in the ICT sector and for the digital transformation of the State by focusing efforts, generating incentives, employing a high-performance team, and setting an example in the use of ICT in its fully digital services and processes. It is a promoter of programs and projects that strengthen citizens’ digital skills according to the context of each region and establishes public-private partnerships under a sustainable model that generates development throughout the country. 

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Events & Engagements

LAC4 has been organising engagements in Colombia and engaged Colombia’s policymakers and professionals across events.

News & Articles

A list of news and articles about LAC4 cooperation with Colombia.

News and articles about direct cooperation: events, seminars or trainings in Colombia.

Supporting Cyber Resilience of Electoral Processes in Colombia (May 2026)

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.

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LAC4 and Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá Join Forces to Strengthen SME Cybersecurity (April 2026)

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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Colombia’s ICT Ministry Joines LAC4 (July 2025)

The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology of Colombia (MinTIC) has become the 15th member of LAC4.

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News and articles about LAC4 engagement with Colombia as a focus country.

LAC4 Members-Only Seminar: SOC Fundamentals & Comparative on European Models June 2026)

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 hosted its latest members-only webinar on this topic, which aimed at providing participants with a foundational blueprint for building and scaling effective SOCs.

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Training for Andean Region SME-s (May 2026)

LAC4 in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Andean Community and the Delegations of the European Union in the region organises a cybersecurity training for 16 small- and medium-sized enterprises from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru from 11 to 13 May in Lima, Peru.

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Members-only Seminar: a Legal Architecture and a Common Framework (April 2026)

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.

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Members-only Seminar on CSIRT Simulation Scenarios (February 2026)

The 8th LAC4 members-only seminar, delivered by experts Helio Sant’Ana and Ian McWilliam, focused on strengthening CSIRT preparedness through cyber incident simulation exercises. The session emphasised that effective incident response depends not only on technical tools but also on coordinated procedures and teams trained to operate under pressure.

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Members-only Seminar on Vulnerability Assessment (December 2025)

The 7th LAC4 members-only seminar, led by Sangsoo Jeong, joining from Seoul through the cooperation with CAMP and KISAs and expert Priit Kaup, focused on strengthening national approaches to Vulnerability Management and Assessments.

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LAC4 General Assembly Convened to Set Plans for the Upcoming Year (October 2025)

The governing body of LAC4, the General Assembly convened last week in Antigua, Guatemala to review past year’s activities and achievements as well as discuss upcoming activities and priorities.

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Members-only Seminar on Cybersecurity Governance Frameworks (October 2025)

The 7th LAC4 members-only seminar, led by EU CyberNet Experts Gabriela Reynaga Vargas and Jurica Čular, focused on cybersecurity governance as a cornerstone for ensuring digital security, institutional resilience, and operational continuity in the face of complex and persistent cyber risks. While national governance frameworks, such as cybersecurity strategies, public policies and regulatory measures, set out broad lines of action, their effectiveness was shown to depend on strong organizational structures capable of translating principles into concrete mechanisms.

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Seminar on Ransomware Response Strategies (August 2025)

The 6th LAC4 members-only seminar, led by EU CyberNet Experts Jorge Coello García and Juan Carlos Paris, focused on ransomware response strategies, bridging the gap between legal frameworks and practical action.

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Cybersecurity in Ports: Strengthening Maritime Security in the Andean Region (January 2025)

While seaports are essential in serving as hubs for economic growth and international trade, their physical and digital security is often overlooked. To address challenges in digital security of ports, LAC4 organised a training from 21st to 24rd January 2025 in Guayaquil, Ecuador for national authorities and ports from Ecuador, Peru and Colombia on cybersecurity.

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