Christina Cotone

Head of External Relations @Kaspersky

I oversee Kaspersky\'s social responsibility initiatives in the fight against stalkerware and other forms of technology-enabled abuse. I have fostered positive relationships with partners, regulators, users, and employees. Key initiatives include- Strategic Partnerships and Communications: I develop key partnerships with leading businesses such as PwC, universities like UCL, and respected nonprofit organizations, for example, REFUGE (UK), bff – Frauen gegen Gewalt (Germany), and WESNET (Australia). My role includes developing Kaspersky\'s communication strategy on stalkerware and other forms tech-enabled abuse, covering content creation, PR and campaigns, including Kaspersky\'s annual “State of Stalkerware” Report, which is translated into various languages with expert contributions. I also serve as a media spokesperson and moderator and participate in global events to represent Kaspersky on these issues-\'Coalition Against Stalkerware\' Strategy and Public Outreach: I play a central role in managing daily operations, public engagement, resource development, and membership growth. The Coalition and its partners continues to provide vital resources to victims, amplify public awareness through online content and media outreach, and educate audiences via presentations, webinars, and social media- Board Member of the UCL Fellowship \"Revolutionising Online Safety\"(20••••26): The research program, led by Dr. Leonie Tanczer, is funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and aims to develop solutions to prevent gender-based technology-facilitated abuse (\"tech abuse\") at its source. In my capacity as a liaison between the UCL research team and Kaspersky, I am contributing my expertise to the project, coordinating with other colleagues, and attending regular board meetings.