Coordinator for Cyber Issues and Deputy Head of the Hybrid Threats and Cyber Division
European External Action Service (EEAS)
LinkedInManon Le Blanc is Coordinator for Cyber Issues and Deputy Head of the Hybrid Threats and Cyber Division at the European External Action Service (EEAS). Over last years, Manon has shaped the EU's international cyber policies, notably through the development of the EU's 2017 and 2020 Cybersecurity Strategies as well as the EU's framework for a joint diplomatic response ("cyber diplomacy toolbox"). Prior to her posting at the EEAS, Manon held various positions in the Netherlands government. She holds an MsC in Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam.
As global alliances and partnerships evolve, European governments are reflecting on their technology dependencies and seeking to ensure their systems remain resilient and secure. Digital and tech sovereignty have moved to the centre of policy debates, yet there is no shared definition of what these concepts mean in practice, nor consensus on how to act on them. This session will explore how transatlantic and global cyber partnerships are adapting to a changing landscape, what digital sovereignty means in practice and what concrete steps governments and industry can take to strengthen cooperation, enhance resilience and maintain a secure and interoperable cyberspace.
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Coordinator for Cyber Issues and Deputy Head of the Hybrid Threats and Cyber Division
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