What is cyber diplomacy ?

Estonia has a virtuous record in punching above its weight in digital development. The field of cybersecurity makes no exception, as Estonia has since long ago proved to be a valuable global pioneer in the best practices for a safe cyberspace.
With the creation of the Department for Cyber Diplomacy, we can more actively improve international cooperation on the matter. Headed by Ambassador-at-Large for Cyber Security Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, the unit falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The timing is right, as Estonia will also be among the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the next two years.

Read the interview with ambassador Mrs Tiirmaa-Klaar here