The global community must deepen collaboration around shared opportunities in Cyberspace to empower and protect people worldwide. Policymakers and experts at the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) Annual Meeting, held in Riyadh, emphasized the need for educational systems to focus more on cybersecurity and for the cyber workforce to become more inclusive, addressing a global talent gap of 2.8 million cyber professionals.

RIYADH, October 1, 2024 – The GCF Annual Meeting 2024 kicks-off in Riyadh on October 2nd, bringing together decision makers and experts from government, the private sector, civil society, and academia. Under the theme ‘Advancing Collective Action in Cyberspace,’ the two-day event aims to go beyond dialogue and discussion to advance knowledge and catalyze collective action on critical issues around Cyberspace.