What we do

CICTE is the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism. It is the only regional entity whose purpose is to prevent and combat terrorism in the Americas.

CICTE promotes cooperation and dialogue among member states to counteract terrorism, in accordance with the principles of the OAS Charter, with the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism, and with full respect for the sovereignty of countries, the rule of law and international law.

Authorities

Flag Chile
Chile
Chair of CICTE
(2023-2024)
Flag Ecuador
Ecuador

Vice Chair of CICTE
(2023-2024)
Alison August Treppel
Alison August Treppel

Executive Secretary
of CICTE
Violanda Botet
Violanda Botet

Deputy Executive Secretary
of CICTE

Documents

Updated March 2023.

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CICTE/doc. 11/22 Rules of Procedure of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE) These document contains specific rules for the operation, administration, and procedures of CICTE for the achievement of its purposes and to facilitate its activities.


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In executing this Work Plan the CICTE Secretariat will continue to ensure an effective evaluation of its programs and will report to the Member States every six months on the results of its evaluations and on the implementation of mandates given to it.

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The ministers and heads of delegation of the member states of the Organization of American States (OAS), meeting in Mar del Plata, Argentina, on November 23 and 24, 1998, for the Second Inter-American Specialized Conference on Terrorism, to evaluate the progress made and define future courses of action to prevent, combat, and eliminate terrorism.

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Meetings

Meeting of Consultation of the States Parties to the Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism

CICTE holds an annual meeting to promote dialogue and promote the exchange of experiences and practices aimed at preventing and countering terrorism in the Hemisphere.

Publications

This paper contains a comparative study of the telecommunication development funds (TDF) of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica and assesses the feasibility of adopting a similar model for funding initiatives to promote cybersecurity in Latin America. Specifically, the paper examines the existing governance, formation, fund collection, and criteria analysis mechanisms for resource allocation of the TDFs ...

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The growth in digitalization and automation in the maritime domain1 has brought increases in efficiency and competitiveness as well as the industry’s overall cyber risk. In the Western Hemisphere, the maritime sector is crucial to the flow of commerce and protecting operations and data that underpin those operations is of growing importance to national and regional economies...

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As the number of malicious activities in cyberspace continues to rise, the need for a workforce trained in cybersecurity is a necessity. The indispensable skills ...

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The report evaluated five specific dimensions to determine the level of preparedness of Brazil, through consultations with government agencies and the national Cybersecurity Incident Response Teams.

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In an age where technology meets everyday life, the very fabric of a stable digital society requires the protection of the networks and devices that support democratic processes.

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The most successful cybersecurity programs are those that are not based simply on the application of technical controls, but which define a strategy, a framework, to address each of the essential functions of cybersecurity: identify the context, protect the systems and assets, detect deviations, respond before incidents and recover business operations.

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During the implementation of the project 16 destinations were visited, in 11 countries, providing two different types of training: Basic Tourism Security Workshops and Risk Management for Tourism Destinations, and assisting with the development of Tourism Security Plans.

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The report "The State of Cybersecurity in the Mexican Financial System" analyzes the digital security of 240 Mexican financial entities from different sectors as part of its task of strengthening the capabilities and level of awareness about cyber threats in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Comparative Analysis of Typologies and Patterns of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Three Free Trade Zones in Latin America (2018).

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State of cybersecurity in the banking sector in Latin America and the Caribbean (2018).

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Critical Infrastructure Protection in Latin America and the Caribbean (OAS-Microsoft, 2018).

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Study on the impact of digital incidents in Colombia (2017).

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A guide of Best Practices for Establishing a National CSIRT (April 2016).

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