Cyber Capacity Building: Towards a Sustainable Digital Security in Montenegro

04.07.2025

WB3C participated in a roundtable on approaches to building sustainable cyber resilience in Montenegro, held as part of the GAME CHANGER Festival 2025 in Porto Montenegro, organized by Women4Cyber Montenegro.
The roundtable, titled “Cyber Capacity Building: Towards a Sustainable Digital Security in Montenegro”, brought together representatives from the public sector, academia and industry to explore long-term strategies for strengthening Montenegro’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

Representing the Centre, Senior Project Manager Vanja Madzgalj MBE contributed on behalf of WB3C, which works to advance cyber capacity across the Western Balkans through structured training, regional cooperation and strategic alignment with EU standards.

She emphasized that, beyond technical training and skills development, institutions must adopt a systemic approach to building cyber resilience. Cyber capacity building should be treated as a ChangeManagement process, especially within the public sector, with strong leadership support at every level and streamlined internal communication that promotes adoption of new technologies and new practices. Besides a robust and structured training plan, leadership and communication are essential for achieving sustainable capacity and resilience.

The roundtable gathered voices from the public sector, academia and industry, reflecting the need for cross-sector collaboration in strengthening Montenegro’s cyber ecosystem.
We thank Women4Cyber Montenegro and all participants for creating a space for meaningful dialogue and cooperation. The panel agreed that such cross-sector discussions should continue as they bring valuable insights into ways forward for securing lasting institutional capacity and resilience.

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Four days in the training room, focused on a topic where online traces can make a very real difference: OSINT for Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) and Migrant Smuggling.
WB3C has just concluded this regional training for law enforcement units, organised together with Marie Pierre MOSIN, EU4FAST and CIVIPOL and delivered by our in-house trainer Cyril CORRIAS.
For investigators working on THB and migrant smuggling, the digital aspect is essential. Recruitment, communication, movement, facilitation networks and financial signals often leave online traces. Knowing how to find, assess, preserve and use that information responsibly can strengthen investigations and support better cross-border cooperation.
This is why OSINT remains part of WB3C’s core programme. It connects cyber skills with real operational needs in the Western Balkans and helps law enforcement units build practical capacity against serious and organised crime.
A strong three days, with committed participants and a clear regional purpose.

Cybersecurity for Electrical Grid Systems

In cooperation with Urad Vlade Republike Slovenije za informacijsko varnost (URSIV) za informacijsko varnost, on 12–14 May, Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C) organised the Cybersecurity for Electrical Grid Systems training for professionals working across electrical grid operations, OT/SCADA environments, substations, protection and automation, and cybersecurity management.
Over two and a half intensive days, participants worked on practical approaches to strengthening the cyber resilience of electrical grid systems, including:
• threat modelling for control centre and substation environments
• secure OT architecture, zoning and remote access
• OT telemetry, logging and detection engineering
• incident response decision-making and recovery planning
• practical exercises, tabletop scenarios and mitigation planning

Critical infrastructure cybersecurity requires close cooperation, operational understanding and continuous capacity building. This training supported practitioners to strengthen preparedness, improve response coordination and build more resilient electrical grid environments across the region.

Special thanks to URSIV and Igor Kovač for enabling this training led by Primoz Bratanic, and thank you to all participants for their active engagement.

Western Balkans Cyber Camp 2026, Durres, Albania

The traditional annual gathering of young cyber talent, organised by Autoriteti Kombëtar për Sigurinë Kibernetike / National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) in Albania, took place again this year, bringing together young professionals from across the Western Balkans.
Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C) was glad to be part of this great regional event once again.
The WesternBalkansCyberCamp 2026 combined keynote remarks, panel discussions, expert sessions and a Capture The Flag competition, giving participants space to learn, test their skills, work in mixed regional teams and connect with peers from neighbouring countries.
WB3C contributed through participation in the panel discussion by Gilles Schwoerer and through our trainer Ronan Mouchoux, who supported the practical learning part of the programme.
What makes this camp valuable is not only the technical work, but the trust, friendships and professional links built among young people who will shape the region’s cyber future.
Thank you to Autoriteti Kombëtar për Sigurinë Kibernetike / National Cyber Security Authority , Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and OSCE Presence in Albania for supporting this important regional initiative.