In this episode of Distilling Cyber Policy, hosts Alex Botting and Jen Ellis engage in a riveting conversation with Kaja Ciglic, Senior Director of Digital Diplomacy at Microsoft. The discussion delves into the proposed UN Cybercrime Convention, including its origins and scope, as well as some of the treaty’s most contentious topics. The hosts and Kaja also touch on the role of industry and civil society in shaping cyber policy, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices in these critical conversations.
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