The cybersecurity company S2 Grupo has partnered with the Ministry of Information Technologies of Colombia to promote the safe use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in various sectors, including citizens, businesses, public administrations, industries, and critical infrastructure. The goal of this collaboration is to facilitate a secure digital transformation and strengthen cybersecurity in Colombia.
S2 Grupo and the Ministry of Information Technologies of Colombia will coordinate joint actions to promote the training of qualified human resources, encourage the use of ICT, promote digital literacy, and ensure secure connectivity. All of this will be done with the purpose of reducing the digital divide and promoting a digital transformation that prioritizes cybersecurity.
Some of the initiatives that will be launched as a result of this collaboration include:
1. Strengthening the capabilities of ColCERT and other entities in the country that ensure cybersecurity for critical infrastructure in Colombia.
2. Promoting cybersecurity among citizens, businesses, and public administrations to ensure that Colombia’s digital transformation processes take place with all security guarantees, promoting the country’s economic growth through the safe use of technologies.
3. Participating in strategic R&D projects to promote technological advancement and international public-private collaboration, thus integrating the Academy and its most important research groups.
4. Promoting training in digital skills and cybersecurity for officials and workers of other public and private entities, as well as collaborating with MinTIC, universities, and higher education centers in Colombia for the incorporation of young talent into organizations.
5. Promoting the cybersecurity ecosystem in Colombia through multilateral forums and activities that contribute to strengthening the sector in all areas.
6. Collaborating on regulatory proposals and regulations related to cybersecurity in Colombia.
MinTIC is the entity responsible for the ICT scope (policies, regulations, training, etc.) of Colombia and its purpose is to promote the use of information technologies in all areas of society as support for the social, economic, and political development of this country.
S2 Grupo, on the other hand, is a company specialized in cybersecurity for strategic sectors and critical infrastructure, offering both the design of strategies for compliance with cybersecurity regulations for information and industrial control systems, as well as the monitoring, detection, and management of cybersecurity threats and incidents, including forensic analysis, advanced cyberintelligence, and training and awareness in cybersecurity in both public and private areas.