Enhancing Cybersecurity
The APAC Cybersecurity Fund (ACF) aims to
strengthen the region’s cybersecurity ecosystem by
equipping micro and small businesses, nonprofits,
and social enterprises with skills to navigate the
Internet safely and confidently. Entrepreneurs
skilled at identifying and mitigating cyberattacks will
bolster the region’s digital economy growth.
The project, through training, works to improve the
targeted sectors’ awareness and knowledge of basic
cyber hygiene. At the same time, for regulatory
reform, the project’s initiatives include policy
dialogues and localized research on cyber threats.
The project is also piloting THREE university-based
cyber clinics in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Singapore to
strengthen the cybersecurity workforce and expand
community outreach on cyber hygiene essentials.
APAC Cybersecurity Fund program at a glance
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Duration
October 2023 - October 2027 -
Locations
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand -
Training target
300,000 underserved organisations -
Global partners
Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) & Cyber Peace Institute (CPI)
Program Components
• Identify cyber threats faced by targeted sectors in the training localities.
• Map technological and regulatory disruption factors.
• Promote/disseminate findings among regional stakeholders for policy recommendations.
• Provide context and effective mitigation approaches to the training curriculum.
• Pilot THREE university-based cyber clinics in a consortium model in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Singapore.
• Provide specialized training programs, workshops, and certifications to faculty and IT professionals.
• Foster student-led cyber hygiene services to NGOs and MSMEs in their communities.
• Awareness and skilling program to better equip underserved small businesses, MSMEs, NGOs, and Social Enterprises on cybersecurity practices.
• Leverage local implementing partners’ expertise and understanding to design and deliver localized training content.
• Train MSMEs, NGOs, and Social Enterprises in 11 countries.
• Engage the region’s policymakers to share, learn, connect, and discuss trends and opportunities to enhance cyber security.
• Increase program awareness through disseminating results and lessons learned.
