OAS Begins Supporting Suriname in the Development
of a National Cyber Security Plan
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OAS Begins Supporting Suriname in the Development of a National Cyber Security
Plan
December 16, 2014
The Organization of American States (OAS) today concluded a two-day mission in
Suriname for preparatory meetings geared towards information gathering to assist in the
development of a National Cyber Security Plan. This mission consisted of an initial
assessment of the current cyber security situation in the country, through the convening of
stakeholders from a number of sectors, such as government, civil society, academia, and
critical infrastructure operators. Facilitated by OAS experts, discussion groups were
organized to identify cyber security gaps and needs.
Taking into account that each Member State has different cyber security priorities and
necessities, and that each country must find a plan that meets its unique needs, the OAS
mission in Suriname adopted a comprehensive and multi-stakeholder approach, in which
participants strongly collaborated with their different perspectives about the matter.
Following these discussions, the OAS will assist Suriname in the preparation of an
implementation outline, that will include a framework of tangible actions to be
accomplished within a specific time frame.
Neil Klopfenstein, Executive Secretary of the OAS Inter-American Committee against
Terrorism (CICTE), said that the Organization is pleased to collaborate with the
Government of Suriname to provide support for the development of its Cyber Security
Capacity. “The commitment and leading role being played by Suriname’s Presidential
Office demonstrates the priority given to this initiative,” said Klopfenstein. The OAS Cyber
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