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ERMProtect Selected to Present on U.S. Cybersecurity and Cybercrime to International Delegation
MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ERMProtect, a leading cybersecurity and digital forensics firm, was nominated by Global Ties Miami and selected by the U.S. Department of State to share its expertise with a delegation from 32 countries participating in the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program on Oct. 29, 2026.
During the session, ERMProtect led an in-depth discussion about how the United States addresses cybercrime through a combination of laws and regulations, cybersecurity standards, law enforcement and private-sector expertise. The ERMProtect team discussed U.S. approaches to preventing and responding to cyberattacks, shared practical insight into how digital forensics and cybercrime investigations are conducted, and addressed threats such as data breaches, cryptocurrency theft, fraud, and ransomware.
Representing ERMProtect were Silka Gonzalez, President and Founder; Ana Maria Martinez, In-House Counsel and Consultant; and Dr. Collin Connors, AI Practice Lead.
Global Ties connects international leaders with U.S. counterparts to exchange expertise and build relationships that can help address shared global challenges. The Miami office is led by its President and CEO Athena Passera, Ph.D.
Miami was the delegation’s final U.S. stop. Participants included professionals working in cybercrime investigations, cybersecurity policy, law enforcement, national cyber defense, government, academia, law and the private sector. They represented countries across Europe and Eurasia, including Armenia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Malta, North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Turkey.
Global Ties Miami serves as South Florida’s local hub for international exchange, bringing international visitors together with local professionals and communities through citizen diplomacy and professional programs.
The exchange reinforced a central message: Cybersecurity crosses borders, making international collaboration and information- sharing critical to combating cybercrime.
About ERMProtect
ERMProtect is a leading cybersecurity firm headquartered in Miami, with over 28 years of experience helping organizations secure their environments, protect their data, and ensure compliance. Serving hundreds of clients across 40+ industries worldwide, ERMProtect offers a full suite of cybersecurity services including compliance and IT security audits, penetration testing, PCI compliance, incident response, data breach and fraud investigations, AI implementation, outsourcing, and on-demand security consulting. The company’s training division offers a 100+ module library of Security Awareness Training and in-person, PhD-led sessions that teach organizations how to protect data and incorporate better security.
