EU law, policies, existing protocols and living international standards regarding the Cybersecurity and cybercrime

This training aims to strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills regarding the international and European institutional framework on cybersecurity and cybercrime, with particular emphasis on contemporary forms of disinformation, hate speech, and digital manipulation.

At the same time, it seeks to highlight the challenges posed by digital platforms, algorithmic mechanisms, and artificial intelligence technologies, while empowering organisations and professionals to identify, assess, and address incidents of digital violence and information threats through practical tools, prevention policies, and resilience strategies.

Seminar Structure

12:00 – 12:50 | Session 1 – Law, Institutional Framework & Contemporary Cybersecurity Challenges
Introduction to the core concepts of cybersecurity and cybercrime
International and European legal framework (Budapest Convention, NIS2 Directive, GDPR, Digital Services Act, AI Act)
Legal and ethical challenges in regulating the digital environment
Responsibilities of states, organisations, and digital platforms
Contemporary forms of cyber threats and information warfare12:50 – 13:00 | Discussion – Q&A
13:00 – 13:50 | Session 2 – Disinformation, Hate Speech & Digital Manipulation
Definitions and forms (disinformation, misinformation, online hate speech, coordinated influence campaigns)
Algorithms, bots, and mechanisms amplifying extreme content
Digital polarisation, radicalisation, and impacts on democracy
European protocols and policies for addressing illegal content
Case studies
13:50 – 14:00 | Discussion – Q&A
14:00 – 14:50 | Session 3 – Practical Tools for Prevention, Management & Digital Resilience
Risk assessment and identification of digital threats
Basic cybersecurity protocols for organisations
Managing incidents of online harassment and hate campaigns
Crisis communication and responding to disinformation
Digital literacy and prevention strategies
Good practices for CSOs and professionals
Brief analysis of a real-life case of disinformation or digital targeting
14:50 – 15:00 | Final Discussion – Closing Remarks

How Can I Participate?

To participate in the workshop, please click “Register”, select the workshop date, and complete the registration form. Confirmation of participation will be sent electronically as soon as possible.

For further information, please contact us at +30 210 7259306.

PLATO PROGRAMME

The programme ‘Protecting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law through an open civic space’ (PLATO) aims to protect, promote and raise awareness of EU fundamental rights & values by supporting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Greece & Cyprus active in these fields, by increasing their knowledge, capacity and sustainability. PLATO is co-funded by the European Union (90% funding rate), through the Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values programme* (CERV-2024-CITIZENS-VALUES), and by the Bodossaki Foundation and NGO Support Centre (10% funding rate), with the total grant amounting to €3.1 million. PLATO is coordinated by the Bodossaki Foundation (Greece) in consortium with the NGO Support Centre (Cyprus).

This event will take place in Greek. For further information, please visit the Greek version of this page.