OEI, SCITUM Team Up to Advance Cybersecurity and Inclusion

The Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science, and Culture (OEI) and SCITUM sign a framework collaboration agreement to promote cybersecurity and inclusion in Mexico. This alliance seeks to strengthen digital protection and open opportunities for women in science and technology through educational and cultural programs.

The agreement reflects a shared commitment toward advancing cybersecurity and inclusion, says Patricia Aldana, Representative in Mexico, OEI. "We also seek to create spaces of opportunity for more women to access the sciences and develop as leaders in high-demand areas such as cybersecurity," she adds.

Cybersecurity has become a critical issue globally due to the increase in cyberthreats and the growing reliance on digital infrastructures. According to the World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report, over 90% of business leaders consider cyberattacks to be one of the greatest threats to economic stability. 

Mexico ranks second in Latin America in cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky data. "The number of ransomware attacks continues to occupy a worrying position in the cybersecurity landscape in the region. The threat landscape figures are a warning to intensify prevention against the increasingly sophisticated tactics of cybercriminals," writes Fabio Assolini, Director of the Global Research and Analysis Team, Kaspersky Latin America.

The partnership between the IEO and SCITUM seeks to address both this gap, promoting not only digital protection, but also the inclusion of women in strategic sectors. The agreement includes the implementation of educational programs and cultural activities focused on cybersecurity and inclusion. Among the initiatives highlighted are training workshops, awareness campaigns, and collaborative research projects. These efforts are designed to reach diverse sectors of society, from students to professionals, with the goal of fostering a culture of digital security and gender equity.

Cristina Hernández, CEO, SCITUM, says that the agreement will make it possible to generate greater awareness of the importance of cybersecurity in the individual, social, and professional spheres. This awareness is essential as cyberrisks become increasingly sophisticated.