07/05/2026 – The Global Forum has launched the first edition of its Information Security Officer Leadership Programme – Strengthening Information Security Governance in Tax Authorities, further advancing its worldwide efforts to support sustainable information security management capacities within tax authorities.
With a strong operational focus, the programme adopts a scenario‑based “learning‑by‑doing” approach, enabling selected participants to perform practical tasks typically expected of an Information Security Officer within tax authorities. Over 15 months, participants will build capabilities in information security governance, accountability, risk management, and the identification, implementation, and monitoring of security controls aligned with international good practices.
Strengthening information security management arrangements has long been a central component of the Global Forum’s capacity‑building strategy, reflecting the critical role robust data security plays in maintaining trust and ensuring the secure handling of the exchanged information. The new flagship initiative is designed to equip tax authorities with practical skills and tools to protect sensitive data and support effective international tax co-operation.
The 2026 edition brings together 25 jurisdictions, highlighting strong interest among Global Forum members in continuously reinforcing information security arrangements in a fast‑evolving cybersecurity risk environment, while building robust internal expertise within tax authorities.
About the Global Forum
With over 170 members, the Global Forum is the leading multilateral body mandated to ensure that jurisdictions around the world adhere to and effectively implement the standard on transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) and the standards of automatic exchange of information (AEOI), covering financial accounts under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and crypto-asset transactions under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). These objectives are achieved through robust monitoring and peer review processes. The Global Forum also runs an extensive capacity-building programme to support its members to implement the standards and help tax authorities make the best use of cross-border information sharing channels.
The Global Forum capacity-building programme is supported by the following development partners:
