UN: Peace and Security in Cyberspace

UN Debates Norms of Responsible Behavior in Cyberspace

Geneva, 25 June 2020 - The United Nations has convened, since 2019, an Open Ended Working Group to address cybersecurity issues. The group brings together private sector stakeholders, academia, civil society experts, and Members States to discuss responsible norms of behaviour in cyberspace, risks and threats, and technical cooperation.

Swiss Ambassador Jurg Lauber, in his personal capacity as an expert, is currently the Chair of the Open Ended Working Group. The OEWG was created by the UN General Assembly in 2018, and held three meetings so far.

The UN Brief interviewed Ambassador Jurg Lauber to speak about the OEWG's mandate and the upcoming final report, if a new fora to address peace and security in cyberspace will be created, and how Member States are working with the multiple stakeholders.

Ambassador Jurg Lauber has just been appointed to lead the Swiss Mission to the UN Office in Geneva and UN agencies. Starting the 1rst of July he will become the Permanent Representative of Swit…