Rome, Vatican City / Washington, D.C. — In a world increasingly shaped by digital threats, the Vatican is stepping forward to lead not only with moral authority—but with cybersecurity resilience. Cyber Eagle, a next-generation AI-powered cybersecurity firm, is proud to support the Vatican through a pro bono collaboration aimed at fortifying its digital sovereignty and enabling ethical cyber diplomacy.
This landmark collaboration reflects a shared commitment to safeguard sacred institutions, defend against cyber-enabled disruption, and model responsible stewardship of digital influence in a time of global uncertainty.
Background & Rationale
Recognising that the Vatican City, as a sovereign entity and spiritual centre faces persistent and evolving cyber threats - including nation-state attacks and hacktivist campaigns both parties’ mutually commit to:
Leverage Enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions and tools.
Support real-time risk assessment and dark web monitoring.
Provide strategic and operational; expertise for vulnerability management.
Advocate for reestablishing a formal vVatican CISO office and a Vatican CERT.
Dark Web Monitoring for Threat Visibility
Through Cyber Eagle’s AI-driven dark web intelligence agents, the Vatican now receives early-warning insights on:
• Hacktivist activity and politically motivated threat actors
• Malware, spyware, and data theft targeting religious or diplomatic themes
• Theological disinformation campaigns and impersonation threats
• Leaked credentials or mentions of Vatican infrastructure on criminal forums
This continuous monitoring is delivered through confidential reports and real-time alerts, helping preempt risks before they escalate.
Empowering Ethical Cyber Diplomacy
The Vatican’s unique position in global diplomacy calls for a cybersecurity posture aligned with its values. Together, Cyber Eagle and the Vatican are:
• Co-developing frameworks for ethical cyber governance and AI usage, rooted in human dignity and digital justice
• Providing strategic input for multilateral cyber norms at the United Nations, ITU, and global tech forums
• Drafting position papers and participating in roundtables on faith, peace, and cyber ethics in the age of AI
A Commitment to Digital Peacebuilding
This pro bono engagement marks the beginning of a broader vision; to support the Vatican as it champions a cyber-diplomatic path forward—one that honors truth, fosters dialogue, and protects the digital commons from manipulation and coercion. In the words of Carlo Tortora Brayda, CEO of Cyber Eagle:
“Cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting networks—it’s about protecting values. We are honored to support the Vatican in building a secure and ethical digital future.”
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