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Alison August Treppel
Executive Secretary, CICTE

The CICTE Secretariat is the implementation body of the Committee, which is tasked with supporting Member States in their efforts to prevent and counter-terrorism.

The CICTE Secretariat provides political and technical assistance to its Member States through different programs agreed upon in its annual Work Plan, such as: Cybersecurity, Border Controls, Financing of Terrorism, Prevention of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Violent Extremism.


The Secretariat has among its main functions:

  • Provide technical and administrative support for CICTE sessions and maintain communication and coordination between sessions.
  • Provide technical assistance and training to Member States in response to their needs and requests.
  • Coordinate activities with other international, regional and subregional organizations.


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September, 2023
Challenges and Strategies: Considerations on Ransomware Attacks in the Americas
This publication offers recommendations and reflections based on international best practices for dealing with a ransomware attack and its implications
Cybersecurity Education: Planning for the Future Through Workforce Development
September, 2020
Cybersecurity Education: Planning for the Future Through Workforce Development
The document presents an educational approach to combat it, promoting solutions to include aspects of cybersecurity at all levels of training and education.
Verification and Compliance Manual for Port Security Officials
December, 2021
Verification and Compliance Manual for Port Security Officials
This Drafting Guide helps OAS Member States' Designated Authorities create a customizable template to align with their unique regulations and processes.
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June, 2022
National Cybersecurity Strategies: Lessons Learned and Reflections from the Americas and Other Regions
This document is structured in five parts that address the key considerations relevant for the process of NCS development, implementation, and review.
February, 2024
One Pager CICTE
One Pager CICTE