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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New Atlanticist

Oct 30, 2012

What the US Risks by Relying on Drones

By Kurt Volker

 As documented in the recent Post series “The Permanent War,” the United States increasingly relies on drone strikes as a principal and permanent component in fighting global terrorism. This is effective at killing terrorist leadership and is relatively painless politically at home, as it does not require massive military engagements or put U.S. soldiers or […]

Drones National Security

NATOSource

Oct 29, 2012

NATO announces over $2.7 billion of potential C4ISR investments

By NATO Communications and Information Agency

From NATO Communications and Information Agency:  [A]t a conference in Rome senior officials from the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency updated Transatlantic Industry leaders on potential upcoming business opportunities in the area of C4ISR and communication capabilities

Cybersecurity NATO

NATOSource

Oct 29, 2012

What the U.S. risks by relying on drones

By Kurt Volker, Washington Post

From Kurt Volker, Washington Post:  [A]s necessary as some drone strikes have been — and will be in the future — over-reliance on drones raises problems.

Drones Technology & Innovation

NATOSource

Oct 28, 2012

Canada and the U.S. Announce Joint Cybersecurity Action Plan

By Canada's Department of Public Safety

From Canada’s Department of Public Safety:  Canada and the United States announced the Cybersecurity Action Plan Between Public Safety Canada and the Department of Homeland Security, a key commitment under the Beyond the Border Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Oct 26, 2012

Poland joins NATO’s AGS drone system

By Poland's Ministry of Defense

From Poland’s Ministry of Defense:  Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak declared Poland’s participation in AGS – NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance system at NATO ministerial in Brussels in October.

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New Atlanticist

Oct 26, 2012

Cyber Legislation and White House Executive Orders

By Jason Healey

Out of frustration over Congress’ failure to pass a new bill on cybersecurity, the White House appears to be getting closer to an executive order to push through some actions.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Oct 25, 2012

Details of cyber attack against Saudi energy giant

By Nicole Perlroth, New York Times

From Nicole Perlroth, New York Times:  The hackers picked the one day of the year they knew they could inflict the most damage on the world’s most valuable company, Saudi Aramco. On Aug. 15, more than 55,000 Saudi Aramco employees stayed home from work to prepare for one of Islam’s holiest nights of the year […]

Cybersecurity Energy & Environment

NATOSource

Oct 24, 2012

U.S. Army wants to develop a new generation of cyber weapons

By John Reed, Killer Apps

From John Reed, Killer Apps:  The U.S. Army is conducting a new study to identify the cyber weapons it needs to develop, the service’s top cyber officer said today.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Oct 24, 2012

France joins NATO’s Cyber Defense Center

By Estonian Public Broadcasting

From Estonian Public Broadcasting:  A French employee will be transferred for work in summer 2013, according a statement released by the French Embassy. Rear Admiral Arnaud Coustillière, the head of the French Cyber Defense Unit, will visit Estonia in the coming weeks for a Cyber Defense Center board meeting to discuss cooperation between France and […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2012

Hazard, Outrage and Panetta’s Cyber Speech

By Jason Healey

Imagine if in early 1941, the government were warning Americans of an attack on Pearl Harbor but could not decide whether to declassify the fact that the Japanese had aircraft carriers and had conducted surprise naval attacks against rivals before. The military might fret that they were seen as vulnerable, despite millions spent on defense, and […]

Cybersecurity National Security

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