The Universidad Espiritu Santo (UEES) held an outstanding day of analysis and training on cybersecurity and cyberdefense, The event was attended by international experts, representatives from Google, and delegates from renowned digital security companies. The event took place in a context where cybercrime already constitutes 75 % of the most common crimes, which shows the urgency of reinforcing the preparation of law enforcement and citizens in the face of these threats.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the National Police, Armed Forces and State Intelligence Agencies, The event was inaugurated by the Commander General of the National Police, who received tools and strategies to face emerging risks in the digital environment. The event was inaugurated by the General Commander of the National Police, Pablo Davila, The role of the university as a strategic ally was emphasized.
“I would like to express my gratitude to UEES, whose commitment to security and valuable academic input have been instrumental in developing this meeting. Their support demonstrates that cooperation between the State, academia and security agencies is not only possible, but essential,” he said.
During the event, key topics such as personal data protection, prevention of digital kidnapping, risks in social networks and extortion methods used through electronic devices were also addressed. Col. Rodrigo Braganza, The head of institutional security, stressed that the growth of these crimes requires not only state-of-the-art technology, but also a digitally educated citizenry. UEES thus reaffirmed its commitment to the country by serving as a bridge between knowledge, innovation and citizen protection.
