Timely Commentary & Analysis

Cyber Rivalry in South Asia

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and Cyber Statecraft Initiative hosted Dr. Tughral Yamin for a discussion on cyber security in South Asia, and the potential for building regional confidence building measures for the information space.

Iran’s Cyber Capabilities Pose a Threat to United States

On July 29, the South Asia Center‘s Iran Task Force and the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security‘s Cyber Statecraft Initiative launched an issue brief entitled, “Iran: How a Third Tier Cyber Power Can Still Threaten the United States” by Barbara Slavin and Jason Healey, and hosted a public briefing on past and possible future […]

Iran: How a Third Tier Cyber Power Can Still Threaten the United States

By Jason Harmala

On July 29 the South Asia Center’s Iran Task Force and the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security‘s Cyber Statecraft Initiative will launch an issue brief entitled, “Iran: How a Third Tier Cyber Power Can Still Threaten the United States” by Barbara Slavin and Jason Healey, and host a public briefing on past and possible […]

North America Book Launch for A Fierce Domain

By Jason Harmala

On July 18, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative and The George Washington University’s Homeland Security Policy Institute for the North American launched Jason Healey’s book, A Fierce Domain: Conflict in Cyberspace, 1986-2012. 

Electronic Warfare and Cyber: Increasing Interdependence?

On Monday, July 15, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative (CSI) of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted a roundtable moderated by Jason Healey, director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, exploring the convergence of computer network operations (cyber) and electronic warfare (EW).

Cyber Experts Weigh in on Threat of Chinese Cyber Espionage

By Jason Harmala

In order to further the discussion of Chinese cyber threats, on June 24, the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security hosted Mr. Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder and CTO of CrowdStrike Inc.; Dr. James Mulvenon, vice president of the Intelligence Division of Defense Group, Inc.; and Dr. Gregory Rattray, CEO and founding partner of Delta Risk. This discussion […]

Taking Cyber to the Hill: The Future of Internet Governance

On Monday, June 17, 2013, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, of the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security, held a discussion on Capitol Hill about the future of Internet governance with Dr. Greg Rattray, CEO and founder of Delta Risk, and Dr. Paul Twomey, former president of ICANN and founder of Argo P@cific. The discussion, moderated by the Atlantic Council’s Mr. Jason Healey, director of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, was coordinated with the office of Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), who also delivered closing remarks in which he emphasized the importance of an open Internet for both American prosperity and the promoting freedom worldwide.

15th Anniversary of PDD-63: History of Cyber Critical Infrastructure Protection

On May 22, 2013, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative held a discussion on the history of cyber critical infrastructure protection in recognition of the 15th anniversary of Presidential Decision Directive 63 (PDD-63).

Experts simulate response to hypothetical cyber incident

By Jason Harmala

On April 12, the Atlantic Council and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) hosted the second scenario-driven, interactive conference to discuss the day-after response to a cyber incident. This event, “The Cyber 9/12 Project: Cyber Statecraft after Catastrophes,” brought together experts from sectors such as government, finance, telecommunications, and media to discuss the decision-making process in […]

Developing International Norms for a Safe, Stable & Predictable Cyber Environment

On April 10, 2013, the Atlantic Council and Georgetown University’s Institute for Law, Science and Global Security held its third annual International Engagement on Cyber conference. This gathering promotes dialogue among policymakers, academics, and key industry stakeholders from across the globe, and explores the worldwide community’s increasing interconnectivity in this domain.