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

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

Event Recap

Oct 15, 2012

Cyber Offense Strategies: The Private Sector and Legal Implications

By Jason Harmala

On October 15, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative hosted an off-the-record workshop discussing whether and how the private sector might use active cyber defenses to counter the continued intrusions faced by companies.

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

Event Recap

Oct 11, 2012

Mitigating Cyber Threat to Innovate the Nuclear Power Market

By Jason Harmala

On October 11, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative and the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) hosted a roundtable to explore the use of market-based tools to promote security culture and voluntary cyber mitigation measures in the private nuclear industry.

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

Event Recap

Sep 27, 2012

Lessons from Our Cyber Past: History of Cyber Intelligence

On September 27, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative hosted a panel discussion on the history of all-source cyber intelligence.

Report

Sep 18, 2012

Achieving International Cyber Stability

By Franklin D. Kramer

In the Atlantic Council report “Achieving International Cyber Stability,” Council Distinguished Senior Fellow Franklin D. Kramer analyzes the issues of cyber instability and emphasizes the roles of resiliency, cooperation, and transparency in achieving international cyber stability.Download the PDF

Issue Brief

Sep 12, 2012

Political Neutrality and National Responsibility in Cyber Conflict

By Jason Healey

Jason Healey, director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, published a new issue brief:  When ‘Not My Problem’ Isn’t Enough: Political Neutrality and National Responsibility in Cyber Conflict. Download the PDF

UN building

Event Recap

Aug 9, 2012

Building A Secure Cyber Future

On August 9, 2012, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations hosted a dinner conversation on “Building a Secure Cyber Future.” This unique event coincided with this year’s meeting of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) in New York and featured the experts of […]

New Atlanticist

Aug 8, 2012

Infrastructure Alarm Sounds

By Harlan Ullman

Last week, three events should have sounded deafening alarms and issued unmistakable warnings about the vulnerabilities facing mankind. And a fourth was further frosting on this rather explosive cake. None did and complacency still reigns.

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

Event Recap

Jul 10, 2012

Addressing Cyber Instability

On July 10, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative and the Cyber Conflict Studies Association (CCSA) held a launch event and discussion of CCSA’s new capstone report, Addressing Cyber Instability, which previewed the CCSA’s forthcoming monograph on instability in cyber conflict.

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jun 1, 2012

Cyber 9/12 Project: The Role of the Media During a Cyber Crisis

By Jason Harmala

On June 1, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative hosted “Cyber 9/12 Project: The Role of the Media During a Cyber Crisis.” The event launched an issue brief containing key recommendations stemming from the Cyber 9/12 Project, and continued the discussion with Robert J. Giesler and Tom Gjelten on the role the media plays during […]

Cybersecurity

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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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