Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share this opportunity in case it may be of interest to you or your networks.
The European Security and Defence College (ESDC), in cooperation with the University of Łódź, is offering a specialized training course on Cybersecurity and International Law, to be held in Brussels from 16–18 February 2026.
We have previously benefited from strong end-user participation, and I would warmly encourage eligible candidates to consider applying. Please note that the application deadline is 30 January 2026, and a limited number of places remain available.
The course adopts a practical approach to the application of international law in cyberspace, addressing contemporary geopolitical and regulatory challenges. Key topics include, inter alia, state responsibility and due diligence in cyber operations, peaceful dispute settlement, transboundary data flows (including GDPR), artificial intelligence and algorithmic accountability, intermediary liability, and ongoing international and UN-level cyber processes (including the Hanoi Convention, WSIS+20, the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention, and discussions on autonomous weapons systems and AI liability).
The training is part of the ESDC’s Cyber Education, Training, Exercise and Evaluation (ETEE) platform and is designed for professionals working on cybersecurity-related matters. Participation is open to individuals from non-EU countries, and international and regional organisations.
There is no course fee. However, participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation costs. Nomination by the relevant national authority or institutional representative is required.
The official course page and registration information are available here: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/goalkeeper/course/1881
Interested candidates are kindly requested to contact Mr Giuseppe Zuffanti directly for registration and administrative matters:
Giuseppe Zuffanti
European External Action Service / ESDC
Email: giuseppe.zuffanti@eeas.europa.eu
At a time of rapid technological change, geopolitical fragmentation, and evolving security challenges, sustained engagement with international law as the common language for addressing cyber-related risks and responsibilities is particularly vital. This course offers a timely opportunity to return to, and critically engage with, international legal frameworks as a foundation for cooperation, stability, and accountability in Internet governance.
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