Cyber 4.0 will lead a cyber capacity building program aimed at supporting Ghana in strengthening resilience, technical skills and cyber diplomacy.
The project was presented at the Second Meeting of the National Cyber Capacity Building Ecosystem, hosted at Luiss University on Dec. 5. Ukraine, the Western Balkans and Africa the three strategically most relevant geographies for the development of international cyber security cooperation.
Rome, Dec. 10, 2025 – The Second National Conference of the Italian Ecosystem of Cyber Capacity Building, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and by theNational Cybersecurity Agency, with the support of Cyber 4.0 – Cybersecurity Competence Center and the Center for International and Strategic Studies of Luiss Guido Carli University.
The event brought together Italian and international institutions, foreign delegations, experts, academics, and public and private sector representatives, offering an opportunity for in-depth discussions on issues of cybersecurity, technological innovation, and international cooperation. The three main sessions of the conference addressed Ukraine’s digital resilience, cyber capacity building in the Western Balkans, and opportunities for collaboration on the African continent, with talks by key figures from MAECI, the National Cybersecurity Agency, and international experts.
During the event, the new cooperation program between Italy and Ghana, funded by the Farnesina and coordinated by Cyber 4.0 as the implementing party of the intervention, was officially presented, also consolidating the Center’s role as a technical-operational player in the region.
The program aims to support Ghana in the implementation of its national cybersecurity strategy, strengthen the skills of local professionals, foster the sharing of best practices, and promote the country’s involvement in key international forums, including through advanced training of practitioners and officials through fellowships and specialized seminars. The participation of the Director General of Ghana’s Cybersecurity Authority underscored thestrategic importance of the project and the mutual commitment to develop lasting collaboration under the operational leadership of Cyber 4.0.
The conference also drew attention to other priority areas for Italy: in Ukraine, the Tallinn Mechanism continues to support the reconstruction of digital infrastructure; in the Western Balkans, the definition and adoption of national cybersecurity strategies highlight the importance of public-private cooperation, a model in which the Cyber 4.0 experience can be a reference; and in Africa, possible opportunities for collaboration confirm Italy’s strategic interest in the region.
Commenting on the initiative, Cyber 4.0 Director Matteo Lucchetti said, “This program represents a concrete step to strengthen Italy’s role as a key player in the context of international cyber cooperation. We are honored that Cyber 4.0 has been identified as a qualified entity to support the Farnesina’s efforts to develop resilient and sustainable digital capabilities in countries – such as Ghana – that represent strategic partners for Italy. The conference demonstrated how institutions, the private sector and centers of expertise can work together to build secure and innovative ecosystems, both domestically and internationally .”
In parallel with the actions carried out at the national and EU levels, Cyber 4.0 has been supporting Italy’s international projection in the cyber field since the year of the start of its activities, making available the specialized skills of its partner organizations, its project capacity and established relationships with global institutions and organizations.
Through the program with Ghana and by enhancing active participation in other initiatives in Central America, Latin America, Ukraine, the Western Balkans and Africa, Cyber 4.0 strengthens its engagement in these geographic areas, with the goal of translating international policy choices into concrete results for strengthening global cybersecurity.