Ambassador Frazier speaks at UN Security Council debate on Cybersecurity

TLDR:

Her Excellency Ambassador Vanessa Frazier, Permanent Representative of Malta to the United Nations, gave a statement at the Security Council Open Debate on Maintenance of Peace and Security: Cybersecurity. Key points:

• Malicious cyber activities pose serious threats to international peace and security, targeting government institutions, critical infrastructure, and human rights defenders.
• International law, as recognized by the UN Charter, applies to activities in cyberspace, and responsible state behavior guidelines should be upheld.
• All states should take measures to prevent malicious cyber activities emanating from their territories and refrain from supporting such actions.

In her speech, Ambassador Frazier highlighted the need for a conflict-sensitive, age-sensitive, and gender-responsive approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of women’s leadership in decision-making processes. She also underscored the role of the Security Council in addressing cybersecurity issues and promoting an open, secure, accessible, and peaceful cyberspace.