2.1 TNTD/Co-ordination Cell Introduction In line with the 2011 Vilnius MC Decision No. 9/11 on Strengthening Co-ordination and Coherence in the OSCE’s Efforts to Address Transnational Threats, the Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) became operational on 1 January 2012. Its role is to optimize the support provided to the Secretary General, Chairmanship-in-Office and OSCE participating States on matters related to transnational threats. Led by the Co-ordinator of the OSCE Activities to Address Transnational Threats, the main role of TNTD is in acting as a focal point for OSCE-wide programmatic activities that relate to countering transnational threats, ensuring co-ordination and coherence of actions across all three OSCE dimensions, and amongst all OSCE executive structures, respecting their mandates. TNTD consists of a Co-ordination Cell (TNTD/CC), which also covers cyber/information and communication technologies (ICTs) security issues, and three thematic units: the Action against Terrorism Unit (TNTD/ATU), Border Security and Management Unit (TNTD/BSMU) and Strategic Police Matters Unit (TNTD/SPMU). Cyber/ICT Security Throughout 2019, TNTD supported participating States in the implementation of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) enhancing global cyber stability and co-organized several working groups (WG) and other programmatic events promoting a cross-dimensional approach to cyber/ ICT security. In 2019, TNTD/CC continued its series of sub-regional trainings on cyber/ICT security by organizing three trainings: two for selected participating States from the SEE region, Sarajevo and Skopje, and a training for OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation in Athens. These events familiarized participants with OSCE cyber/ICT security efforts, in particular OSCE cyber/ICT security CBMs and the “Adopt-a-CBM” initiative, engaging participants with cyber CBMs through practical exercises and scenario-based discussions, and encouraging them to share their national perspectives and promote greater sub-regional and bilateral co-operation. POLIS Online Information System In 2019, TNTD/CC continued to provide online and information system support to all OSCE executive structures through the POLIS Online Information System, thereby assisting in the planning, co-ordination, and implementation of TNTD activities. The exchange and sharing of TNTrelated information and transfer of ‘know-how’ and lessons learned through the use of contemporary learning and communication methods remained the key priorities in improving services offered through the POLIS system, organized via online communities and e-learning courses. Sub-regional training on cyber/ICT security for the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation, Athens, 7 February 2019. (OSCE/Nikolas Ott) 14 In total, TNTD/CC provided online co-operation support to 14 different TNTD projects and initiatives, among which were: • An Anti-corruption Platform for Border and Law Enforcement Agencies; • Border Security and Management NFP Network;