Seeking a team of subject matter experts to lead one, two-day, in-person crypto-focused cyber hygiene workshop

CRDF Global is seeking a team of subject matter experts to lead one, two-day, in-person crypto-focused cyber hygiene workshop for up to forty-five (45) private sector compliance, risk management and cybersecurity professionals from the African cryptocurrency community and private sector financial institutions in Nairobi, Kenya. This workshop will focus on cybersecurity techniques to prevent and identify network compromises, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) threats specific to the virtual asset service provider (VASP) and blockchain industry, pre-heist and post-intrusion cyber incident response, transaction monitoring, enhanced KYC due diligence and blockchain analytics, and threats and methodologies for detecting DPRK IT workers as well as applicable UN sanctions. Stakeholders will gain a comprehensive understanding of the threats posed by DPRK-affiliated cryptocurrency theft operations, as well as the tools, expertise, and personnel required to effectively safeguard their organizations. The training will also cover strategies for identifying and removing threat actors from networks, detecting malware, and developing and implementing enterprise-level cybersecurity measures to prevent future attacks. Both segments of the training will feature relevant case studies and incorporate interactive table-top exercises. The workshop will take place on September 10-11, 2025.

The expert will carry out one, two-day, in-person workshop with private sector compliance, risk management and cybersecurity professionals from the African cryptocurrency community and private sector financial institutions in Nairobi, Kenya. The expert will be engaged in all stages of the project, including workshop planning and coordination with CRDF Global, follow-up calls with participants, and submission of an after-action report. Travel expenses, including airfare, lodging and per diems will be covered by CRDF Global and should be excluded from proposal budgets.