- Kristina Hojstricova
- Francois Rodriguez
Introductory
Event Organizer(s)
Description
As governments increasingly rely on digital communication tools, emerging threats from AI-driven cyberattacks and post-quantum decryption risks pose significant challenges. This three-hour interactive training is designed for government officials, cybersecurity leaders, and policymakers seeking to enhance data sovereignty, compliance, and secure communication strategies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Participants will explore:
- The Legacy Challenge – How outdated GSM networks and consumer messaging apps create security vulnerabilities.
- The Data Ownership Challenge – The risks of AI-driven data processing, cloud jurisdiction issues, and compliance gaps.
- Future-Proofing Government Communication – Best practices for secure collaboration, AI-enabled threat mitigation, and preparing for post-quantum encryption.
Through real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and expert insights, attendees will develop practical strategies to protect their digital identities, sensitive government data, and critical communication infrastructure.
Members of governments, cybersecurity agencies and regulatory bodies.
Designed for the audience described above.
Number of available places: 50 participants
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify Communication Security Risks – Understand the vulnerabilities of legacy GSM networks and consumer messaging apps, including AI-driven threats that expand the attack surface.
- Assess Data Ownership and Sovereignty Challenges – Evaluate data sovereignty, compliance risks, and AI-driven privacy concerns in government communications, ensuring secure and jurisdictionally compliant solutions.
- Prepare for the Future of Government Communication – Explore how AI, post-quantum cryptography, and regulatory frameworks will shape the future of secure government collaboration, enabling resilient and future-proof communication strategies.
This three-hour training provides a clear, actionable framework to help governments strengthen secure communications, navigate compliance risks, and transition toward AI-driven and quantum-resistant solutions
- Instructor-led content and exercise to practice chapter content
- Mandatory Forum to discuss chapter practice exercises
Grading matrix:
- Module quizzes: 40%
- Forum contributions x3: 40%
- Active participation in live sessions: 20%
A total score of 70% or higher is required to obtain the ITU certificate.
Module 1: The Legacy Challenge – Mobile Communication & The New Attack Surface
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 13:00 CET
- Identify security vulnerabilities in legacy GSM networks and consumer messaging apps used in government communications.
- Examine how AI-driven cyber threats (e.g., phishing, metadata harvesting, deepfake impersonation) exploit mobile communication weaknesses.
- Analyze real-world case studies of government communication breaches and their impact on national security.
- Evaluate the risks of consumer messaging apps and their suitability for official use.
- Propose initial steps for mitigating threats related to legacy communication infrastructure.
Module 2: The Data Ownership Challenge – Data Sovereignty, AI, and Compliance Risks
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 13:00 CET
- Outline the concept of data sovereignty and its relevance to government communication security.
- Assess the compliance risks associated with consumer-grade messaging apps and cloud-based collaboration tools.
- Examine how AI-driven data processing affects privacy, ownership, and jurisdictional control.
- Compare different regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, national security laws) and their impact on government communication policies.
- Develop strategies to ensure secure, compliant, and sovereign data management in government digital communications.
Module 3: Future-Proofing Government Communication – AI, Security, and the Post-Quantum Transition
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 13:00 CET
- Recognize how AI influences the security and resilience of government communication systems.
- Summarize the potential risks of quantum computing on encryption and data protection.
- Explore the transition to post-quantum cryptography and its role in securing future government communications.
- Identify key best practices for future-proofing communication infrastructure, balancing security, compliance, and efficiency.
- Develop a communication resilience plan that integrates AI-driven security measures and quantum-resistant encryption into government frameworks.
Module 4: From Strategy to Action – Building a Secure, Sovereign Communication Roadmap
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 13:00 CET
- Translate digital sovereignty, AI, and post-quantum risks into concrete operational priorities.
- Define a clear security objective for government communications and measurable success indicators.
- Identify and prioritize key strategic pillars (e.g. governance, Zero Trust, sovereign infrastructure, post-quantum readiness).
- Design a realistic 30-60-90 day action plan aligned with institutional authority, resources, and constraints.
- Communicate and defend their roadmap to internal stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Registration information
Unless specified otherwise, all ITU Academy training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.
