The GFCE strengthens international cooperation on cyber capacity building by connecting needs, resources and expertise and by making practical knowledge available to the global community.
GFCE’s mission is to strengthen cyber capacity and expertise globally through international collaboration and cooperation. One of the ways it does this is via its Pacific Hub. The GFCE Pacific Hub (the Hub) focuses on delivering practical advice, expertise and assistance, as well as providing those in the Pacific region with access to the GFCE’s global network of members and partners.
The vision of the Hub is to contribute to strong and assertive Pacific cyber communities through cyber capacity building approaches that are more concerted and fit for purpose. The inclusion of Pacific Island governments and local communities as partners in the design of cyber capacity building efforts will drive local, national and regional digital development, innovation and cyber resilience.
The mission of the Hub is to understand the cyber capacity requirements of the region and work in partnership with Pacific nations and people to raise their cyber capacities.
The Hub helps empower local Pacific communities and structures so that cyber capacity building efforts become more resourceful in a manner that is Pacific appropriate, Pacific sensitive, and done the Pacific way.
When needed, the Hub should be in a position to assist affected countries in triaging issues, identifying risks and mobilizing resources. One of the most important values the regional hub brings to the Pacific cyber community is a platform for networking, trusted connections and the creation of informal communities of practice in-country and across the region.