Between 24 - 28 February 2025, the GLACY- e project, a joint initiative of the European Union and the Council of Europe, together with INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Directorate – Asia and South Pacific Desk and with the financial support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), organised Operation SECURE event, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Co-hosted by the Royal Thai Police, the meeting brought together over 75 cybersecurity and cybercrime professionals from 22 countries, including representatives from international organisations such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), as well as industry representatives.
Through a series of specialised training sessions, participants increased their knowledge on cyber incident response capabilities. A key focus of the discussions was the increasing threat posed by malware, particularly “infostealers” – a malicious software designed to extract sensitive information from individuals and organisations. These cyber threats continue to evolve, presenting significant risks to data security and privacy at a global scale. INTERPOL led a second Table-Top Exercise, providing a simulated environment to test national and regional response strategies. Additionally, the Operation Coordination Meeting facilitated the exchange of best practices and operational strategies for combating transnational cybercrime.
Operation SECURE underscored the necessity of coordinated action in addressing cyber threats that transcend national borders. The event reinforced the role of international partnerships in fostering information exchange, leveraging technological expertise, and strengthening collective resilience against cybercrime.
The Council of Europe, through the GLACY-e project, will continue to support global efforts to combat cybercrime by promoting legislative alignment with the Convention on Cybercrime, strengthening institutional capacities, and facilitating international cooperation.
GLACY-e project webpage
Cybercrime Programme Office (C-PROC)