Miami, October 30 /PRNewswire/ — Cybersecurity and digital forensics company ERMProtect, nominated by Global Ties Miami and selected by the U.S. Department of State, will share its expertise on October 29, 2026, with a delegation of 32 countries participating in the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.
During this exchange, ERMProtect conducted an in-depth discussion on how the United States addresses cybercrime through regulations, cybersecurity standards, law enforcement capabilities, and private sector expertise. The ERMProtect team outlined U.S. approaches to preventing and responding to cyberattacks, shared practical experience in digital forensics and cybercrime investigations, and addressed threats such as data breaches, cryptocurrency theft, fraud, and ransomware.
Representing ERMProtect were President and Founder Silka Gonzalez, in-house legal counsel and advisor Ana Maria Martinez, and AI Business Lead Dr. Collin Connors.
Global Ties connects international leaders with their American counterparts to exchange experiences and build relationships that help address shared global challenges. Its Miami office is led by Dr. Athena Passera, President and CEO.
Miami was the final stop of the delegation in the United States. Participants included professionals working in cybercrime investigation, cybersecurity policy, law enforcement, national cyber defense, government, academia, legal fields, and the private sector. They came from multiple countries in 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 is the local international exchange hub in South Florida, connecting international visitors with local professionals and communities through citizen diplomacy and professional programs.
This exchange reinforced a key message: cybersecurity transcends borders, and international cooperation and information sharing are essential to combating cybercrime.
About ERMProtect
ERMProtect is a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in Miami with over 28 years of experience helping organizations protect their environments, data, and ensure compliance. The company serves hundreds of clients across more than 40 industries worldwide, offering comprehensive 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. Its training division provides a library of over 100 security awareness modules, along with in-person courses led by Ph.D. instructors, helping organizations learn how to protect data and adopt stronger security practices.
About Global Ties Miami
Global Ties Miami connects international visitors with the South Florida community through citizen diplomacy and international exchange. Its mission is to promote global understanding, cooperation, goodwill, and friendship, and to help build a more peaceful and prosperous world. The organization hosts international visitors and facilitates their connections with South Florida professionals and communities.
For more information, visit https://www.globaltiesmiami.org/ and https://www.globaltiesus.org/.
For more information about ERMProtect, visit www.ermprotect.com