UN OEWG Concludes, Paving Way for Permanent Cybersecurity Mechanism The United Nations Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) security has reached a significant milestone by adopting its Final Report. This outcome follows a period of intense negotiations focusing on responsible state behavior in cyberspace. The adoption of the report marks a […]
OEWG 2021-2025 adopts its Final Report
OEWG 2021-2025 Adopts its Final Report The Open-Ended Working Group on the security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG) has reached a significant milestone by concluding its work and adopting its Final Report A/AC.292/2025/CRP.1 on 11 July 2025. This Final Report serves as a comprehensive document that encapsulates the […]
Breaking down the OEWG’s legacy: Hits, misses, and unfinished business
Breaking down the OEWG’s legacy: Hits, misses, and unfinished business The Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on cybersecurity, operating from 2019 to 2025, was a pivotal player in shaping global dialogues and policies concerning digital security. However, the critical question lingers – did it truly deliver on its promises? As external experts provide their evaluations of […]
OEWG’s tenth substantive session: Entering the eleventh hour
OEWG’s tenth substantive session: Entering the eleventh hour The recent tenth session of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) in February 2025 served as a crucial platform for states to address pressing issues related to cybersecurity. During this milestone session, participating states underscored the urgent need for collective action to combat cyber threats that continue to […]
OEWG's Ninth Substantive Session: Limited Progress in Discussions
The Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on the security of and in the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) 2021–2025 recently concluded its ninth substantive session. This meeting, which took place from December 3 to December 6, 2024, aimed to advance global discussions on critical issues related to cybersecurity and the safe use of ICTs. […]