Recent analysis
Report
Jan 29, 2026
The US needs a cybersecurity roadmap
By
Franklin D. Kramer, Robert J. Butler, and Melanie J. Teplinsky
A national cybersecurity strategy will require an operational road map.
Report
Sep 30, 2025
404 Accountability not found: Spyware accountability through software liability
By
Sara Ann Brackett, Jen Roberts
This report proposes a legislative safe harbor framework that would incentivize technology companies to engage in spyware accountability.
Issue Brief
Sep 10, 2025
Mythical Beasts: Diving into the depths of the global spyware market
By
Sarah Graham, Jen Roberts, and Nitansha Bansal
The second edition of the Mythical Beasts project assess how the global spyware market has developed and changed over the past year.
Programs
The Atlantic Council Technology Programs comprises five existing efforts—the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), the GeoTech Center, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, the Democracy + Tech Initiative, and the Capacity Building Initiative. These operations work together to address the geopolitical implications of technology and provide policymakers and global stakeholders necessary research, insights, and convenings to address challenges around global technology and ensure its responsible advancement.
