Enrico Calandro

@dvassallo I like the tidiness and minimalism too :)

A year ago I turned some dead trees into this simple desk. And every day since, I sit at this desk and realize there's probably no commercial piece of furniture in existence that would make me as happy to use as this humble desk. A quality with no name.

@theGFCE Research Workshop is underway in Ghana at the margin of @theGC3B. If you’re in Accra, join us to learn more on cyber capacity building research and how research can inform cyber policy #cyberpolicy #cybercrime #CSO #research2policy #GC3B

Today we completed the first round of the EU:CD Fellowship Programme. 2 days of scenario-based workshops, presentations from EU agencies, and discussions about hybrid threats. This programme is a must for professionals in the field. Wishing all the best to the upcoming cohort!

@arzakkhan Thank you Arzak. I hope all is good with you

@EnricoCalandro Best of luck

Looking forward to participating in the first Data Governance and Innovation Forum for Africa and to joining a panel discussion on “Capacities and Partnerships on Cyber Security for Data Governance in Africa”

Great discussion today #IGF2023 on successes/challenges for cyber capacity building org by @EnricoCalandro @danischni @giz_gmbh Main point that I raised is the need to develop a taxonomy of CCB that accounts for the diff contexts of implementation (dev/skills, crisis, conflict)

@saasmakermac What about schooling for the kids? Do they do remote/home schooling?

Today, my wife, two boys and I arrived in Alicante, Spain. Spain will be our base for the next 10 months on a digital nomad visa. This makes 11 countries we've been to since we left the U.S. last July: France, Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, Bosnia, Hungary, Austria, Montenegro, Serbia, Portugal, and now Spain. Here are some of the things that "slomading" as a family of four has taught us: The less stuff we have the less stuff we want. Everything we need and want fits in a bag. Living this way costs less than our stationary U.S. life, and we're getting endless experiences from it. It's a shame to have one life on this earth, and not explore it as much as we're able. Nothing inspires curiosity in children like seeing new places, and meeting all kinds of people from all over the world. My 5th grader had kids from both Russia and Ukraine in his class during this time of war - that alone teaches us a lot of lessons. Being abroad inspires friends to come visit, and see places they wouldn't otherwise see. Kids make friends insanely fast. Nothing builds resiliency in kids (and adults), like the unexpected events that occur while traveling. Every time we have a less than ideal surprise, we say "We're adventuring". Nothing bonds a family like traveling this way. Going to places that put you out of your comfort zone shows you that most people are generous, helpful, and kind. It also builds your tolerance of fear and teaches us that the world is by and large a safe and welcoming place. Kids can easily stay in touch with their friends and family from all over the world, and feel connected to them, with their iPads, and they do. I'm going to resist a lot of comparisons to the US here, aside from the fact that we feel significantly safer in most places we've been, than in the US. The Mediterranean Sea is pure divinity. There's a lot more, but it's time to enjoy the sunset. PS: Entrepreneurship rules. PPS: Live now.

Congratulations to all participating and winning teams of the third edition of the #Cyber912 competition in Cape Town!

We are the proud host of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge in the African region! Competition rounds are underway! The competition allows university students across Africa to showcase their skills in developing policy strategies to combat sophisticated #CyberSecurity problems.

Thank you @EUatUN for hosting our joint meeting with @EUCyberDirect earlier this week, we were delighted to be able to discuss the Human Centric Approach in Cybersecurity cyber4dev.eu/2023/07/27/dis…

As discussions at #UNCyberOEWG reaffirm the need to work together against malicious actors, we discussed the human perspective of #cyber threats with @eu_eeas @anriette @a_pytlak @andrea_salvi @EnricoCalandro Thanks to participants for their contributions & @EUatUN for hosting!

Great @Cyber4Dev @EUCyberDirect #UNCyberOEWG side event talk on #HumanRights dimension of #CyberSecurity at the @EuropeanUnionUN NYC w/ @anriette @a_pytlak @EnricoCalandro @andrea_salvi & ManonLeBlanc

Special day: Historic meeting at the @UN Security Council to debate the opportunities and risks of #AI, under the UK leadership. We've heard from the @UN Secretary General, @antonioguterres, on his plan to: - appoint a Multistakeholder high level advisory group on AI (1/x)

Happy to have contributed to Closing the Gap conference 2022, and to see the chapter on South-South cooperation to strengthen responsibility in cyberspace published! - w/@Moliehi_ML

🏁Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge has started🇩🇴 12 teams from across 8 countries in #LAC region have joined and there’ll be only 1 winner🥇 Even more importantly, students develop key skills in #policyanalysis and comms🤞 @CyberStatecraft @StateCDP @intecrd @Cyber4Dev @EU_FPI

@RIAnetwork @ScottTimcke @andrewrens_ria @Hanani_Hlomani @AI4Dev @IDRC_CRDI @SidaICT4D I truly enjoyed this stimulating and engaging discussion on cybersecurity, industrial policy and AI risks. Thanks the invite!

📢 Discussing now 📢 Cybersecurity is a matter of industrial policy as illustrated through the case study of the cyber-attack on South Africa's bulk freight monopoly, Transnet With @ScottTimcke @andrewrens_ria @EnricoCalandro and @Hanani_Hlomani @AI4Dev @IDRC_CRDI @SidaICT4D

We are hosting a public seminar to discuss 1 of our policy papers on AI risk & cyber security in developmental states. The discussion will be led by @ScottTimcke, he will be joined by @sadiecreese, Nthabiseng Pule, @EnricoCalandro & @andrewrens_ria. 🔗bit.ly/44AZIoJ

@eucybernet @LiinaAreng @AlarKaris @e_riik @EU_FPI Congratulations @LiinaAreng!

💙Our own HERO @liinaareng It was announced today that Liina will receive an Order of Merit by the President of the Republic @AlarKaris For bringing the success story of Estonian #cybersecurity and digital services to the WORLD stage🌏 What a woman!👑 @e_riik @EU_FPI #LAC4

A✨very cool✨opportunity to work with our team on a research project of your choosing and engage policy communities in the process. Applicants do not need any existing presence, or affiliations, in the cyber policy space so submit your application today!

@patrykpawlak @EUCyberDirect @EU_ISS I’m happy I met you even before you started EUCyberDirect and I look forward to continuing our collaboration and friendship in whatever form it’ll take!

Almost 5 years ago I embarked on a great journey @EUCyberDirect @EU_ISS Looking back, I am proud of our achievements and grateful for the wonderful people along the way. Looking ahead, I am excited about new beginnings and what the future will bring.