Introducing the CyberPeace Institute: Protecting Communities Online

In an interview, Pavlina Pavlova of the CyberPeace Institute outlines the NGO’s mission to reduce harm to vulnerable communities online through evidence-driven analysis, free cybersecurity support for NGOs (CyberPeace Builders), and public incident repositories (e.g., Cyber Incident Tracer for healthcare and conflict-related infrastructure). She highlights systemic threats such as attacks on critical infrastructure, targeted surveillance, disinformation, and the organization’s work on a standardized harms methodology, global partnerships, and engagement in international policy (including cybercrime treaty discussions and Ukraine-related impacts). The piece invites collaboration, training participation, volunteering, and funding to strengthen civil society resilience and accountability in cyberspace.