The Cyber Statecraft Initiative works at the nexus of geopolitics, technology, and security to craft strategies to help shape the conduct of statecraft and to better inform and secure users. This work extends through the competition of state and non-state actors, the security of the internet and computing systems, the safety of operational technology and physical systems, and the communities of cyberspace. The Initiative convenes a diverse network of passionate and knowledgeable contributors, bridging the gap among technical, policy, and user communities.

Our work

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.

Team

Fellows

Publications

In the News

Jan 5, 2017

Woods Quoted by Bloomberg on Trump and the Intelligence Community

By Beau Woods

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In the News

Jan 5, 2017

Corman Quoted by CNN on Hackable Devices

By Joshua Corman

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In the News

Jan 4, 2017

Foreign Policy Refers to Atlantic Council Report “In Cyber and Deterrence: The Military-Civil Nexus in High-End Conflict”

By Franklin D. Kramer

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

Report

Jan 3, 2017

Cyber and Deterrence

By Franklin D. Kramer, Robert J. Butler, and Catherine Lotrionte

Last year, the Barack Obama administration issued PPD-41, “Cyber Incident Protection,” setting forth cyber security incident roles and missions for federal agencies but with no explicit reference to the Department of Defense (DoD). By contrast, the DoD Cyber Strategy provides that DoD will be prepared to “defend the U.S. homeland and U.S. vital interests from […]

Cybersecurity
English

In the News

Dec 29, 2016

Woods Quoted by BBC News to Medical Device Cyber Safety Rules

By Beau Woods

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In the News

Dec 28, 2016

Corman Quoted by Fox News on Medical Device Security

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 27, 2016

Corman Quoted by Daily Mail on Medical Device Security Regulations

By Joshua Corman

Corman Quoted by Daily Mail on Medical Device Security Regulations

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 17, 2016

Woods Quoted by VOA Russia on Russian Interference in the US Election

By Beau Woods

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Russia

New Atlanticist

Dec 16, 2016

Russia’s Old Tricks Against New Targets

By Anni Piiparinen and Geysha Gonzalez

The report leaked from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on December 9 confirmed concerns raised during the election campaign: Russia interfered in the US presidential election, with the intent of bolstering President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign. While Washington continues to debate the deeper implications of the cybersecurity breaches and leaks that marred this election season, intelligence […]

Russia

In the News

Dec 16, 2016

Corman Quoted by CNET on US Election Hacking

By Joshua Corman

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Events


The Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, part of the Atlantic Council Technology Programs, works at the nexus of geopolitics and cybersecurity to craft strategies to help shape the conduct of statecraft and to better inform and secure users of technology.

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