Virtual Routes

New Pharos Report by @Maxwsmeets, @jamiemaccoll, @Sophie_wdunning, & B. Herczeg, presenting a practical framework to evaluate counter-ransomware actions across severity, scope, longevity & reversibility, and signalling value. A project with @RUSI_org, supported by @GermanyDiplo.

Have questions about the Ransomware Defence Summer Bootcamp? We’ve compiled a short FAQ to answer common questions covering what participants can expect during the five-day intensive. 👉 Learn more & apply: virtual-routes.org/ransomware-def… #CybersecurityEducation #StudentOpportunities

⏳𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝟮𝟯:𝟱𝟵 𝗖𝗘𝗧 This 12-week course focuses on how cyber attacks happen, how defence works, & how AI is changing both. An interdisciplinary approach to today’s cyber landscape. Apply: virtual-routes.org/foundations-of…

📍From Riga, Latvia: Virtual Routes at @foweurope, a Europe-wide forum on the future of work in the age of AI. Both Co-Directors spoke during a day full of exciting ideas, new data, and an emphasis on accessibility and inclusion for all. Read more: virtual-routes.org/virtual-routes…

Media coverage: @EnergyDigital quoted our Co-Director @jamessshires on the risks facing planned data-centre investment in the Gulf following recent strikes on regional energy infrastructure. Read the article: energydigital.com/news/how-oil-s…

#StudentOpportunity:⏳Final week to register! Join Foundations of Cybersecurity and AI course & explore the key ideas, actors, and challenges at the intersection of #cybersecurity-#AI. Led by experts from academia, government, and industry. Apply now: virtual-routes.org/foundations-of…

In recent @euronews coverage on attacks affecting data centres, our Co-Director @jamessshires contributed expert analysis on the risks facing hyperscaler facilities, noting that a key response is to recognise them as critical infrastructure. Read article: euronews.com/next/2026/03/1…

How is #AI actually used in police work? Aline Duchateau, former Director ICT and Police Information and Chief Superintendent at the Belgian Federal Police, explains the practical realities behind the AI debate in law enforcement. 👉 Read the interview: virtual-routes.org/ai-over-lunch-…

(1/5) 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻: our selected analysis providing useful context on the different ways #cyber tools have been used in and around #Iran.

We’re hosting new #cybersecurity webinars for #nonprofits managers & social entrepreneurs, focused on practical guidance you can use immediately. The sessions are free, offered in multiple languages, designed with realistic steps. Learn more & apply ↓ virtual-routes.org/initiatives/cy…

#StudentOpportunity: Ransomware Defence Summer Bootcamp — 5 days to learn how to analyse, defend, & respond to #ransomware threats. Students will build technical, analytical, & policy skills to understand ransomware & help protect organizations. Apply: virtual-routes.org/ransomware-def…

In practice, legal framework shapes how cyber operations are defined and constrained. For Ciparisse, Belgium's Cyber Force Commander, a key distinction in cyber operations is purpose. Read the interview: virtual-routes.org/ai-over-lunch-… #military #AI #cybersecurity #cyberops

Government interventions against #ransomware are increasing, but how do we actually assess the impact and effectiveness of these countermeasures? Pharos Report No. 4 outlines a new framework for assessing the impact. Read the full report here: virtual-routes.org/pharos-report-…

Read the full report here: virtual-routes.org/pharos-report-… #ransomware #countermeasures

New Pharos Report by @Maxwsmeets, @jamiemaccoll, @Sophie_wdunning, & B. Herczeg, presenting a practical framework to evaluate counter-ransomware actions across severity, scope, longevity & reversibility, and signalling value. A project with @RUSI_org, supported by @GermanyDiplo.

📬Our February newsletter drops tomorrow! Don't miss our upcoming events & deadlines, Munich Security Conference insights, new office & team member, program impacts, new research and publications + community updates. Sign up here: mailchi.mp/virtual-routes…

“AI can help you sort the hay, but not decide the needle.” This AI over Lunch with Aline Duchateau, former Director ICT & Police Information and Chief Superintendent at the Belgian @policefederale, moves beyond AI hype to institutional reality. Read more: virtual-routes.org/ai-over-lunch-…

Our Cybersecurity Services Centre is now operating at full scale, supporting community organizations across Europe through trusted partnerships with @detectify, Phished, @ProtonPrivacy, @Yubico, & support from Google.org. Learn more & apply: virtual-routes.org/cybersecurity-…

Delighted to share that Virtual Routes has joined the UK @NCSC Industry 100 (i100) programme, bringing together expertise from across the cybersecurity ecosystem to support the UK’s national cyber mission. What does this mean in practice? Read more: virtual-routes.org/virtual-routes…

Virtual Routes is joining @foweurope: Our Co-Directors @jamessshires and @Maxwsmeets will attend and speak alongside 700+ leaders exploring how to build an AI-ready workforce for a competitive & secure Europe. 📍 Riga | 🗓️ March 16, 2026 👉 Read more: virtual-routes.org/future-of-work…

🤝Happy to share our new partnership with @Yubico in the Cybersecurity Services Centre! Through the program, participating organisations will receive free YubiKeys & guidance to implement smooth multi-factor authentication. Applications are open: virtual-routes.org/cybersecurity-…