Dominican Republic And Spain Seek Stronger Cybersecurity Cooperation

Dominican Republic cybersecurity cooperation with Spain was at the center of a meeting between Senate President Ricardo de los Santos and Spanish Ambassador Lorea Arribalzaga, as both sides examined ways to strengthen the country’s capabilities in response to growing digital challenges.

The discussions focused on exchanging experience and technical knowledge, while encouraging greater cooperation among public institutions, universities and cybersecurity specialists. The approach reflects the increasingly cross-sector nature of cybersecurity, where government agencies, academic institutions and technical professionals all play a role in protecting digital systems and users.

Training And Knowledge Exchange At The Center Of Discussions

De los Santos highlighted Spain’s experience in cybersecurity and emphasized the importance of continuing to develop training initiatives and international partnerships in the field. Such cooperation can support the development of specialized skills as the Dominican Republic expands its use of digital technologies.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on programs already being developed in the Dominican Republic to address challenges associated with digital transformation. Strengthening local expertise is particularly relevant as more public and private activities depend on digital infrastructure and services.

Universities And Cybersecurity Specialists Join The Dialogue

The meeting brought together representatives from the academic and cybersecurity sectors alongside Senate officials and diplomatic representatives. Participants included Isaac García de la Cruz, president of the Dominican Association of University Rectors (ADRU), and Marlon Molina, director of the Center for Citizen Cybersecurity at UNICARIBE and director of alliances at CWU Campus.

Ambassador Alexander De La Rosa and Nelson Guzmán Diplán, chief of staff of the Senate, also participated in the meeting. Their involvement underscores the emphasis placed on cooperation between government, higher education and cybersecurity professionals.

For the Dominican Republic, deeper international cooperation in cybersecurity could complement domestic efforts to build technical capacity and respond to the risks that accompany digital transformation. The discussions with Spain point to training, institutional collaboration and the exchange of expertise as areas where bilateral ties could continue to develop.

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