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CYBER SECURITY FOCUS OF MODEL OSCE CONFERENCE IN YEREVAN
armradio.am
18.11.2011 12:38
Around 60 students from Armenia embarked on discussions and
negotiations on the importance of cyber security in a globalized
world, and possible OSCE action at a two-day Model OSCE Conference
that started today in Yerevan.
The Model OSCE Conference is an exercise during which the work of
the Permanent Council, the main decision-making body of the OSCE,
is simulated, with students playing roles of representatives of
OSCE participating States and bodies. The aim of the initiative
is to educate students about the OSCE and give them an opportunity
to experience first-hand the challenges of international diplomacy
in action.
This time, the conference participants will discuss and suggest
a course of action to tackle the challenge posed by an internet
grouping calling itself "The Shadow", which threatens the security
of the region, inflicting substantial harm to hypothetical OSCE
participating States of Kartonia, Syland and Lotyko.
"In our interconnected world, people and institutions in participating
States of the OSCE, rely on the Internet for everything. We look
forward to hearing innovative ideas and fresh views on possible
ways of countering cyber threats, which the OSCE places high on its
agenda," said Carel Hofstra, the Acting Head of the OSCE Office in
Yerevan. "At the same time, negotiating a common approach to combating
cyber crime requires from participants the application of diplomatic
and negotiation skills, and their development is another objective
of the Model OSCE initiative.
Prior to the conference, participants were trained in public speaking
and negotiation skills, and also participated in thematic workshops
on the OSCE, international relations and diplomacy, as well as
cyber crime.
Nvard Sununu, who played the role of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office,
said: "The simulation exercise hits three targets at the same time:
it presents the role of OSCE in the international relations, informs
young people of a certain problem, and provides them with a unique
opportunity to learn and develop debating, negotiating and public
speaking skills."
The OSCE Office in Yerevan has been holding Model OSCE Conferences
since 2008.
armradio.am
18.11.2011 12:38
Around 60 students from Armenia embarked on discussions and
negotiations on the importance of cyber security in a globalized
world, and possible OSCE action at a two-day Model OSCE Conference
that started today in Yerevan.
The Model OSCE Conference is an exercise during which the work of
the Permanent Council, the main decision-making body of the OSCE,
is simulated, with students playing roles of representatives of
OSCE participating States and bodies. The aim of the initiative
is to educate students about the OSCE and give them an opportunity
to experience first-hand the challenges of international diplomacy
in action.
This time, the conference participants will discuss and suggest
a course of action to tackle the challenge posed by an internet
grouping calling itself "The Shadow", which threatens the security
of the region, inflicting substantial harm to hypothetical OSCE
participating States of Kartonia, Syland and Lotyko.
"In our interconnected world, people and institutions in participating
States of the OSCE, rely on the Internet for everything. We look
forward to hearing innovative ideas and fresh views on possible
ways of countering cyber threats, which the OSCE places high on its
agenda," said Carel Hofstra, the Acting Head of the OSCE Office in
Yerevan. "At the same time, negotiating a common approach to combating
cyber crime requires from participants the application of diplomatic
and negotiation skills, and their development is another objective
of the Model OSCE initiative.
Prior to the conference, participants were trained in public speaking
and negotiation skills, and also participated in thematic workshops
on the OSCE, international relations and diplomacy, as well as
cyber crime.
Nvard Sununu, who played the role of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office,
said: "The simulation exercise hits three targets at the same time:
it presents the role of OSCE in the international relations, informs
young people of a certain problem, and provides them with a unique
opportunity to learn and develop debating, negotiating and public
speaking skills."
The OSCE Office in Yerevan has been holding Model OSCE Conferences
since 2008.