Monaco is taking a bold step forward in tackling cybercrime, with a new initiative aimed at protecting individuals and businesses in the digital age. The government has joined forces with French cybersecurity experts to create a system that will offer victims the support they need while promoting awareness and prevention.

On 14th November 2024, the Groupement d’Intérêt Public Action contre la Cybermalveillance (GIP ACYMA) and Monaco’s Agence Monégasque de Sécurité Numérique (AMSN) signed a cooperation agreement to combat cyber malfeasance. The partnership was formalized by Jérôme Notin, Director General of GIP ACYMA, and Frédéric Fautrier, Director of AMSN, and focuses on assistance for victims, software development, and cybersecurity certification.

Leveraging the success of GIP ACYMA’s cybermalveillance.gouv.fr platform, launched in 2017, the initiative will adapt advanced tools and the “ExpertCyber” certification framework to fit Monaco’s legal requirements. This will help fast-track the creation of a national support system to aid those impacted by cybercrime in the Principality.

The programme will connect victims with certified professionals, raise awareness about the importance of protecting personal data online, and establish an observatory to monitor cyber risks in Monaco. It will operate as a collaborative effort between public and private sectors, bringing together government representatives, digital users, service providers, and tech solution developers.

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Photo: Jérôme Notin and Frédéric Fautrier, credit: Government Communication Department