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Tech and Diplomacy enthusiast at @MicrosoftEU | @FletcherSchool and @FU_Berlin alumnus | passionate Marathon runner

Joined June 2010
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🔎 What is the future of multistakeholder #cyberdiplomacy? This was the burning question at #ECA24 this morning, where expert voices including @a_pytlak, @JoyceHakmeh, @enoorman, @H_Popp, and @ravaiolo shared valuable insights.
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Honoured to have @sbeverts, Director of @EU_ISS, deliver the concluding remarks at #ECA24. His insights shed light on the need to situate discussions within a wider geopolitical context and underscored the importance of bringing people together from different communities.
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Great morning at @MicrosoftEU’s #ECA24 event and great to bump into @carmeartigas after a while. Very interesting conversations on a crucial topic: ensuring #AI governance is aligned globally, rather than fragmented. To uphold our 🇪🇺 values, we need successful European companies creating value.
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What will the future of #cyberdiplomacy look like? With more stakeholders than ever in the digital world, at the #ECA24 we will explore innovative ways of collaboration across not only public and private sectors but also geographic borders 🔗Register: microsoft.com/en-eu/cyber-ag…
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Join this year’s European Cyber Agora, where a panel of experts will share their thoughts on effective international cooperation frameworks, as well as discuss the ongoing cybercrime treaty negotiations at the UN. 
 Register now for #ECA24: microsoft.com/en-eu/cyber-ag…
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Core cybersecurity capabilities provide the foundations for a positive online experience. Join @HeliKlaar from the @GlobalCyberAlln at #ECA24 for an in-depth discussion on the role of the common good cyber initiative.
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Nikolas Ott retweeted
Demand for #CyberSecurity professionals in #Europe is on the rise but #skill shortages remain. Learn insights from 11 #OECD countries 📅 6 February 2pm (CET). Register now! 💻 Virtual event bit.ly/cyber-event-virtual ➡️ In-person event in Paris bit.ly/cyber-event-in-person
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Cyber = Complex. At ⁦@CCBbelgium⁩ conference listening to the difficulties and opportunities for good governance in cyber. Speakers from ⁦@ANSSI_FR⁩, ⁦@BelgiumMFA⁩ and ⁦@Cybersec_EU⁩. ⁦@MicrosoftEU⁩ with the honour to moderate. ⁦@rollisonj⁩
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Microsoft has identified targeted attacks against the defense sector in Ukraine and Eastern Europe by the threat actor Secret Blizzard (KRYPTON, UAC-0003) leveraging DeliveryCheck, a novel .NET backdoor used to deliver a variety of second stage payloads. msft.it/6019gfoYU
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AI will accelerate economic growth in Europe. As we embrace the opportunity, we must manage its challenges. Our 5-point blueprint for governing AI addresses issues while offering ideas for public-private partnerships to help ensure AI serves all Europeans. blogs.microsoft.com/eupolicy…
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Tune in at 2:30pm CET today to hear from Vice Chair and President @BradSmi about Microsoft’s position on advancing AI responsibly
Is there a blueprint to ensure that AI serves the public? Tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. ET join Microsoft Vice Chair and President @BradSmi along with other technology leaders, to discuss the actions we must take to responsibly realize the benefits of AI. linkedin.com/events/70665508…
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.@Microsoft is proud to join the @CyberTechAccord community at the #SummitForDemocracy in combatting the explosive growth of private “cyber mercenary” companies. These companies pose a significant threat to democracy and human rights. More about our commitment here:

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📢@MargSchinas will speak at the European Cyber Agora 2023! #ECA23 is multistakeholder initiative where 🇪🇺 institutions, governments, civil society, academia and industry come together for a #digital Europe. Register here➡️ bit.ly/3nphAlq 📅 April 25-26 📍 Brussels
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📢 We're pleased to announce that @EU_Commission VP @MargSchinas will be speaking at the European Cyber Agora, April 25-26.  Register for #ECA23 to hear his keynote exploring how cyberspace will shape geopolitics in the years to come microsoft.com/en-eu/cyber-ag…
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In 2023 Russia has targeted organizations in at least 17 European nations, mostly government agencies. According to Clint Watts @selectedwisdom: “ They are trying to use active measures to undermine support for Ukraine in Western Europe.” nytimes.com/2023/03/15/us/po…
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Registration is now open for the European Cyber Agora #ECA23! Join a multistakeholder initiative where institutions, governments, civil society, academia, & industry come together for a #digital Europe. 🗓️25-26 April 📍Brussels & online ✅Register: microsoft.com/en-eu/cyber-ag…
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Learn about the biggest challenges and cyber risks for corporations, governments, and consumers alike in our five-part podcast series “Patching the System” here: gzeromedia.com/global-stage/…
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🚨JOB OPENING 🚨 ECCRI seeks to hire an Fellowship Program Manager who provides managerial support for the Cybersecurity Fellowship program 2023-2024. eccri.eu/vacancies/
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Important day for EU cybersecurity policy: ✅NIS2 Directive adopted @Europarl_EN ✅EU Cyber Defense Policy presented @EU_Commission Both files are cornerstones for enhancing cyber resilience, harmonizing security requirements & boosting critical public private cooperation
Today we are boosting EU’s capacity to protect its citizens and infrastructure against cyber threats and hybrid campaigns. The EU must become a stronger and more credible security provider, including in cyberspace. Our Security Union is taking shape. ec.europa.eu/commission/pres…
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