Accessibility

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.

According to the recent 2025 Perception and Victimization Survey (EPV) in Colombia, 19.5% of households reported being victims of cybercrime, with data kidnapping (31.6%) and malicious links (32.8%) being the most prevalent threats. Furthermore, women entrepreneurs face a disproportionate impact, with a victimization rate of 22.1% compared to 17.2% for men. 

LAC4 is dedicated to providing the expertise necessary to counter these evolving threats. This webinar series is designed to equip businesses with practical tools for business continuity, risk prevention, and recovery.  

Experts Iris Palma and Julio Ureña, will have the following sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Colombia time) 

  • April 30: How does cybercrime affect women entrepreneurs? 
  • May 7: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence 
  • May 14: Cyber-resilience: Risk Management for SMEs 
  • May 21: Protecting my Business on Social Networks  
  • May 28: Cybersecurity in Supply Chains  

Registration for SMEs interested in participating here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pGAM0xqrskWNMVbH-tz0qN_Oi-HJqHhEkI3cGMSbY3RUQTUwWlNWNzhJNzNUQ1pYQkNDUzdEQVJMNi4u&route=shorturl


Keep reading similar articles
LAC4 Participated in the Launch of the Cyber Cluster Global Alliance and the EU-LAC Digital Alliance Technical Exchange Visit in Costa Rica

LAC4 in cooperation with EU CyberNet participated in the EU-LAC Digital Alliance technical exchange visit on cybersecurity and secure connectivity in Central America and the Cybersec Summit 2026, held in San José, Costa Rica on 11-12 August 2026.

Members-Only Seminar: Project Glasswing & the Frontier of AI — The New Approach to Security

The 12th members-only seminar, organised in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and titled “Project Glasswing & the Frontier of AI — The New Approach to Security” took place on Wednesday, 12th August, bringing together 147 stakeholders and decision-makers from LAC4 member countries.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyber Talent from Fiji and the Bahamas

EU CyberNet, in cooperation with LAC4, supported the participation of teams from Fiji and the Bahamas in the 4th edition of annual international CyberWizards Summer Camp 2026 in Estonia, an initiative dedicated to introducing girls aged 13-16 to cybersecurity and coding.

Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Visited LAC4 Centre

LAC4 centre received Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta, the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia during her official visit to the Dominican Republic.

One year after CyberWizards: an experience that continues to open doors

One year after participating in the CyberWizards camp in Kehtna, Estonia, the five young Panamanian women who travelled to Estonia reflect on an experience that marked a turning point in their relationship with technology and cybersecurity.

Trinidad and Tobago Joins LAC4

Ministry of Homeland Security of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has become the 20th member of LAC4.