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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May 12, 2014

The next wave: 4D printing

By Thomas A. Campbell, Skylar Tibbits, and Banning Garrett

A new report by Thomas A. Campbell, Skylar Tibbits, and Banning Garrett, The Next Wave: 4D Printing - Programming the Material World, examines 4D printing, a new disruptive technology on the horizon that may take 3D printing to an entirely new level of capability with profound implications for society, the economy, and the global operating environment of governments and businesses alike.

Technology & Innovation

In the News

May 8, 2014

Healey on How to Weather Internet Attacks

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey is quoted by Risk and Insurance on how resiliency is crucial for withstanding inevitable Internet attacks:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense
SACEUR Gen. Philip Breedlove, May 5, 2014

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May 7, 2014

NATO Scrambles to Knit Together a Cyberwar Strategy in Face of Attacks

By Murray Brewster, Canadian Press

Moscow’s stealth annexation of Crimea was accompanied by a highly co-ordinated cyber campaign aimed at civilian and military targets — a brutally effective effort, said U.S. Gen. Phillip Breedlove, who is visiting Canada this week.

Cybersecurity NATO

In the News

May 5, 2014

Healey: The Road to Cybersecurity Runs Through Omaha

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey writes for US News and World Report on why Warren Buffet may be the key to increasing support for the government’s cybersecurity efforts:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 30, 2014

Healey: The United States has “Militarized Cyber Policy”

By Jason Healey

The National Journal quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on whether the NSA is undermining Internet security:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 29, 2014

Healey on Managing Internet Risks

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey co-writes for the Denver Post on how managing Internet risks can help prevent future cyber catastrophes:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Global Aggregation of Cyber Risk

Apr 28, 2014

Zurich Insurance Group and Atlantic Council Release New Recommendations from Pioneering Report on Cyber Risk, Shocks, and Resilience

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2014 CONTACTS Taleen Ananian: press@AtlanticCouncil.org, 202.778.4993 Robyn Ziegler: robyn.ziegler@zurichna.com, 847.212.6231 Zurich Insurance Group and Atlantic Council Release New Recommendations from Pioneering Report on Cyber Risk, Shocks, and Resilience Sector-Specific Recommendations for Automotive, Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology, Large and Small/Mid-sized Businesses and Governments to Help Risk Managers Prepare for Future Cyber Shocks and Help […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Global Aggregation of Cyber Risk

Apr 28, 2014

Beyond Data Breaches: Industry Risk Reports

By Cyber Statecraft Initiative

As the Internet increasingly connects with real life and permeates all facets of society, it can be a source of global shocks for which risk managers, corporate executives, board directors, and government officials might not be prepared.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 23, 2014

Computer Business Review: New Report Highlights Seven Cyber Risks

By Atlantic Council

Computer Business Review mentions a new Atlantic Council report jointly written with Zurich Insurance Group which looks at cyber risks that have could potentially become system-wide risks:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Apr 17, 2014

Healey: “One Risk at a Time” Approach is Outdated

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey joins KPCC’s Airtalk to discuss a new Atlantic Council report and the importance of safeguarding against future Internet shocks:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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