As central banks explore the possibilities of issuing CBDCs, cybersecurity is emerging as a paramount concern. The CBDC ecosystem adds new attack surfaces and risks to an already complex cybersecurity landscape for central banks. The ability to manage these risks effectively is a key factor for ensuring the robustness, resilience and adoption of CBDC systems. For the first time the BIS is hosting a conference on safeguarding CBDC and strengthening cyber defenses to provide a unique platform for central banks, the public sector, the private sector and academia to share their findings from research and real-world experience, to exchange best practices and to build a stronger community for a secure and resilient future monetary system.