Dr. Gurvirender Tejay, Co-founder and CEO of Cyber Qubits, was among an elite group of 25 global stakeholders addressing the United Nations General Assembly at the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting in New York on December 16–17, 2025. The historic summit, marking 20 years since the original World Summit on the Information Society, focused on shaping the future of the digital economy and emerging technologies. Tejay, speaking for the International Federation for Information Processing, underscored the urgent need for a secure digital future built on five key priorities – including evidence-based policymaking and digital equity. “The WSIS+20 discussions reinforced that digital trust, cybersecurity, and ethical design are not optional add-ons, but foundational requirements for sustainable digital and economic development,” said Dr. Tejay, as the UN formally elevated cybersecurity and digital trust to global priorities.
Dr. Tejay Addresses UN WSIS+20 on Digital Priorities
Dr. The summit, a 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), examined the evolving digital economy and internet governance. Tejay’s address highlighted the critical link between digital advancement and a prepared workforce, acknowledging the responsibilities inherent in the current digital transformation. This sentiment aligns with several historic outcomes of the WSIS+20 meeting, including the formal recognition of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and the elevation of cybersecurity to a global priority.
He further emphasized that, “As digital systems and artificial intelligence increasingly shape societies and economies, education and workforce readiness must advance in parallel to ensure resilience, inclusion, and long-term impact.” Cyber Qubits, licensed by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, aims to build digital trust through workforce readiness and ethical practice.
IFIP Representation Highlights Five Digital Security Priorities
During the UN’s WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting in New York, December 16–17, 2025, the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) outlined five key priorities for bolstering digital security, as presented by Cyber Qubits CEO Dr. Gurvirender Tejay. Beyond simply acknowledging threats, the IFIP’s focus signals a proactive shift towards building a fundamentally secure digital ecosystem, emphasizing that robust cybersecurity is no longer a supplemental feature but a core component of sustainable development. Tejay, addressing the General Assembly, advocated for “evidence-based policymaking,” a move towards data-driven strategies in navigating the complex landscape of digital governance.
Tejay further underscored the necessity of “trust and security, digital equity, ethics by design, and sustainable digital education,” framing these as interconnected elements crucial for long-term digital resilience. He noted that these priorities directly address gaps in the global cybersecurity workforce, advocating for equitable access to training and career pathways. Tejay. The company’s work reflects a growing understanding that as digital systems permeate society, parallel advancements in education and workforce readiness are essential for ensuring inclusive, long-term impact.
The WSIS+20 discussions reinforced that digital trust, cybersecurity, and ethical design are not optional add-ons, but foundational requirements for sustainable digital and economic development.
Dr. Gurvirender Tejay
WSIS+20 Outcomes Elevate Cybersecurity and Digital Trust
The recent WSIS+20 high-level meeting in New York has formalized a crucial shift in global digital policy, prioritizing cybersecurity and digital trust alongside economic development. This ensures a dedicated, multistakeholder platform for ongoing internet governance discussions. A key outcome was the explicit elevation of cybersecurity, privacy, and digital trust as global priorities—a move reflecting growing awareness of the inherent risks accompanying rapid digitalization. Dr. Furthermore, frameworks for the ethical governance of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are now being established. Tejay noted.
Cyber Qubits Focuses on Workforce Readiness & Ethical Practice
CEO Dr. Cyber Qubits recognizes the urgency of addressing the global cybersecurity workforce shortage and promoting equitable access to training pathways. Dr. Cyber Qubits’ commitment extends to building “inclusive, secure, and sustainable digital ecosystems worldwide,” acknowledging that long-term impact hinges on a digitally literate and ethically grounded workforce.
