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.

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Publications

EU Security Summit, December 19, 2013

NATOSource

Dec 19, 2013

Key Conclusions from EU Security Summit

By Council of the European Union

The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) will continue to develop in full complementarity with NATO

Cybersecurity European Union

Cyber Risk Wednesdays

Dec 18, 2013

Third Cyber Risk Wednesday

At the third Cyber Risk Wednesday a series of government and private sector experts discussed the cyber risks and resilience in the electrical sector.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Global Aggregation of Cyber Risk

Dec 18, 2013

Webcast: December Cyber Risk Wednesday – Risks and Resilience of the Electrical Sector

Join the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #CyberWednesdays and follow the @AtlanticCouncil. Please join the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative for the next Cyber Risk Wednesday on December 18, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. A moderated discussion featuring:Jeanette ManfraDeputy Director, Enterprise Performance Management, Office of Cybersecurity and CommunicationsUS Department of Homeland Security […]

New Atlanticist

Dec 12, 2013

To Promote US Cybersecurity, Don’t Erect Borders in IT Procurement

By Maryam Cope

Wrapped up in last year’s Federal funding bill is a creeping policy seeking to improve cybersecurity in federal procurements of information technology (IT).  Since becoming law, however, this policy has done the opposite: it has threatened the health of the U.S. economy, particularly the job-creating tech sector, and negatively impacted the ability of federal agencies […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Cyber Risk Wednesdays

Nov 20, 2013

Second Cyber Risk Wednesday

Exploring Cyber Insurance With little regulatory framework, cyber insurance is still a developing field. The increasing awareness and occurrence of cyber crimes, such as data breach, cyber espionage, or network intrusion, has placed this important topic squarely in front of risk managers and CEOs. The second Cyber Risk Wednesday, the monthly series organized by Cyber […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Webcasts

Nov 20, 2013

Webcast: Second Cyber Risk Wednesday

Please join the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative for the next Cyber Risk Wednesday webcast via YouTube on November 20, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Event Recap

Nov 15, 2013

Examining the Past, Present, and Future of Cyber Conflict

On November 15, 2013 a panel of cyber experts, featuring Mr. Richard Bejtlich, the chief security officer of MANDIANT, Dr. Greg Rattray, senior fellow in the Cyber Statecraft Initiative and chief executive officer of Delta Risk, and Mr. Jason Healey, director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative addressed the past, present, and future of cyber conflict.

Cybersecurity

Event Recap

Nov 1, 2013

Addressing India’s cyber threats

India is quickly becoming the second-largest victim of cyberattacks after the United States and earlier this year released its first national Cyber Security Policy, which aims to ensure a secure and resilient cyberspace for citizens, businesses, and the government.

Cybersecurity India

Event Recap

Oct 23, 2013

First Cyber Wednesday Kicks Off Dynamic New Series

On October 23, 2013, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative kicked off its Cyber Risk Wednesdays, an innovative series examining the ways that the public and private sectors are addressing the pressing issue of systemic cyber risks. Presented by the Atlantic Council and Zurich Insurance Group, the series provides an opportunity for government officials, business leaders, cyber security experts, and other stakeholders to discuss cutting-edge research and explore opportunities for collaboration in an informal setting.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Oct 2, 2013

Time to Split the Cyber ‘Deep State’ of NSA and Cyber Command

By Jason Healey

Imagine if the commander of US Pacific Command were the leading source of information on the Chinese military threat, had the ear of Congress on China policy, ran covert military operations against China, and could decide what information on China was classified.


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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