Private companies own major parts of what we know as cyberspace. Both the physical infrastructure, including undersea cables, satellites and modems, as well as the application layer including apps, programs and control systems. Moreover, with access to crucial global data, tech and cyber security companies are often the first to discover and respond to cyberattacks. In response to the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, marked by developments such as cybercrime-as-a-service and the rise of cryptocurrency, Denmark has played a pivotal role in convening like-minded countries for high-level security policy discussions with the tech industry. Addressing cyber threats in a shifting geopolitical landscape stands as a key challenge of the 21st century – and remains essential to retain trust in technological development. 

• The Cyber & Tech Retreat: Elevated security policy discussions around cybersecurity to a significant subject during the annual high-level Cyber & Tech Retreat. 
• Industry Dialogue: Deepened dialogue with tech and cybersecurity companies in Silicon Valley and Copenhagen on cyber deterrence, diplomatic responses, and sharing general cyber threat intelligence. With Russia’s use of cyberattacks in Ukraine, a central element of Denmark’s industry dialogue has centered around cyber support to Ukraine and how to strengthen action-oriented collaboration towards these efforts. Other relevant Danish ministries and authorities have also been included in this dialogue.
• Cyber Consultations: Brought the cyber industry into high-level cyber consultations with Nordic-Baltic countries and the US in Copenhagen, demonstrating the added value of industry dialogue in understanding and mitigating cyber threats.