CCoE
Governance
CCoE is designed to be trustworthy by structure, not just by intention. Our governance model separates policy oversight from operational delivery, ensuring that no single body controls both direction and execution. This independence protects the integrity of our programs, the impartiality of our research, and the safety of our participants.
- GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Legal From first meeting
to inventing solutions
— Four-Tier Model
We simplify global legal complexity with an understanding of personal needs, so you can focus on what matters most.
Advisory Board
Provides independent strategic guidance. Members are drawn from academia, industry, civil society, and the policy sector. The Advisory Board reviews program direction, validates research outputs, and ensures CCoE's work remains aligned with national and regional priorities. The Board does not have operational authority over day-to-day delivery.
Phoenix Foundation (Governance & Policy Oversight)
Tier 2 — Phoenix Foundation (Governance & Policy Oversight) Holds institutional governance authority. The Foundation is responsible for setting ethical and operational policies, overseeing responsible disclosure, approving formal partnerships, and ensuring CCoE's mandate remains non-political and community-oriented. It provides the accountability layer between strategic intent and operational execution.
CCoE Program Leadership
Governs curriculum design, program standards, participant pathways, and research methodology. Program leadership is responsible for the quality and integrity of all learning content, assessment frameworks, and published outputs.
Operational Implementation (TTPG Pvt Ltd)
The Team Phoenix Group (TTPG) is the implementing organization responsible for on-the-ground execution — including logistics, university coordination, technology infrastructure, and delivery operations. TTPG operates under the policies and oversight defined by Tiers 1–3.
Funding & Independence
CCoE is funded by the APNIC Foundation as part of its regional internet development mandate across Asia-Pacific. APNIC Foundation funding supports capacity-building, not operational control — program design, research, and governance decisions remain fully independent.
CCoE does not accept funding that creates conflicts of interest with its national capacity-building mandate, its non-political stance, or the safety and inclusion commitments outlined in this document.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board provides external accountability and expertise. Members serve in a voluntary, non-compensated capacity. Board composition prioritizes sector diversity — academic, technical, legal, civil society, and public sector representation. Board meeting outcomes are summarized in our periodic program reports. Individual Board members may be listed on this page as membership is confirmed and consent is given.
- Diverse Sector Representation
- External Accountability Audits
- Global Strategic Benchmarking
Conflict of Interest
All CCoE governance members, staff, and advisors are required to declare potential conflicts of interest before participating in decisions where personal, professional, or financial interests could influence outcomes. Declarations are recorded and reviewed by the Phoenix Foundation. Partners and sponsors are not granted influence over program content, participant selection, research findings, or governance decisions.
Reporting & Accountability
CCoE publishes periodic program reports covering participation, gender inclusion, training outcomes, partnership activity, and research outputs. Reports are made available on the Annual Reports page.
Questions about governance may be directed to support@ccoe.bd with the subject line: Governance Inquiry.
The Cyber Security Center of Excellence (CCoE) is a national initiative designed to strengthen Bangladesh’s cybersecurity ecosystem by developing skilled professionals, enabling real-world security operations, and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and community stakeholders.
This work was supported by a grant from the APNIC Foundation, via the ISIF Asia fund.
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