Monday, April 13 | 14:00-17:00 | Room: Rattlers

Global CVD-COP International Coordinator Summit

Meeting Summary - Open to Registered VulnCon Delegates

The International Coordinator Summit aims to gather members of the Global Community of Practice on Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD-COP) and other key stakeholders. The event will focus on enhancing global cooperation, sharing knowledge, and harmonizing best practices in vulnerability coordination among public, private and government entities. Through presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions, participants will discuss global challenges and successes in CVD, ultimately aiming to strengthen relationships and deepen insights within the international CVD community. All attendees of the VulnCon conference are welcome to attend the event.

Overview of Global CVD-COP: The Global Community of Practice on Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD-COP) was formed to enhance vulnerability coordination and promote best practices between varied global communities including governmental entities, national coordinators, and national CERTs. The community seeks to cultivate and harmonize global support for CVD among public and private entities across all technology types and sectors, while bridging communication gaps to establish a more cohesive and structured approach to CVD.

Purpose of Summit and Motivation: The "International Coordinator Summit" event is designed to bring together members of the Global CVD-COP and other stakeholders in the CVD ecosystem to build momentum for collaboration, experience and knowledge exchange, and harmonizing global CVD best practices.

Agenda Proposals:

  • Welcome and Opening Remarks by VulnCon Program Committee Member
  • Presentations from community members (by invite of CVD-COP Co Chairs) on topics of Global Perspectives on CVD, Non-specific case studies and best practices of CVD, Global Challenges of CVD, Global cooperation (or collaboration), etc.
  • Short panel inviting the program committee
  • Presentation/discussion of CVD-COP deliverables
  • Presentation on related topics re: CVE Program and CNAs
  • Devoted time for collaborative discussion Key Features of the Summit:
  • Contributions from international SMEs in CVD, including 19 different international governments, national coordinators, and national CERTs.
  • Emphasis on experience/knowledge sharing and harmonizing practices.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Enhanced international cooperation on CVD.
  • Deepen insights and gain multiple perspectives through in-person discussions among participants.
  • Shared understanding of best practices and regional nuances.
  • Strengthened relationships among global CVD stakeholders.
  • A roadmap for the Global CVD-COP and the potential for future in person summits.