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.

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In the News

Feb 25, 2015

Healey on the Need for Transparency with Cyber Attacks

By Jason Healey

Healthcare Info Security quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the need for greater transparency from the government concerning cyber attacks, citing Iran as an example:

Cybersecurity Iran

In the News

Feb 24, 2015

Healey on the Security Community

By Jason Healey

Ars Technica quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the need for a comprehensive strategy for the security community for fighting cyber threats:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Healey on the Department of Homeland Security Shutdown Threat

By Jason Healey

Healthcare Info Security quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the potential impact of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and what it would mean for DHS cybersecurity initiatives:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 22, 2015

Healey on President Obama’s Cyber Pitch

By Jason Healey

The Hill quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the successes and failures of President Obama’s cyber pitch to Silicon Valley:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Cyber Risk Wednesdays

Feb 20, 2015

Cyber Risk Wednesday: Breaking the info-sharing logjam

By Brent Scowcroft Center

At the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Risk Wednesday, White House cybersecurity czar Michael Daniel said effective cybersecurity information sharing hinges on new relationships between Washington and the private sector. On the heels of President Obama’s executive order to promote information sharing between federal agencies and businesses worried about hackers, the White House cybersecurity czar said the […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense
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NATOSource

Feb 20, 2015

Importance of US Decision to Sell Armed Drones to Allies

By Paul McLeary, Defense News

A number of new programs being implemented by Washington and NATO partners may have a big impact on how Europe equips itself, and how and when they deploy their forces in the future.

Drones NATO

In the News

Feb 19, 2015

FCW Highlights Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

Federal Computer Week highlights Atlantic Council event featuring Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Webcasts

Feb 18, 2015

Cyber Risk Wednesday: Breaking the Cyber Information-Sharing Logjam

By Brent Scowcroft Center

On February 18, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative led a moderated discussion on challenges and solutions for information-sharing, the Administration’s recent proposals for better practices between the private sector and government, and goal-directed approaches to sharing.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 17, 2015

Healey on President Obama’s Cybersecurity Summit

By Jason Healey

Inside Cybersecurity quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the Obama administration’s cyber policy improvements:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 5, 2015

Kramer: Cyber Sanctions After Sony

By Franklin D. Kramer

Atlantic Council Board Member and Scowcroft Center Distinguished Fellow Franklin Kramer cowrites for The Hill’s Congress Blog on utilizing sanctions as a response to cyber attacks:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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