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Capacity Building Initiative Jan 13, 2020

Cyber 9/12: Education and innovation on a global scale

By Will Loomis

One of the most important barriers to robust global cybersecurity is the shortage of capable individuals in the workforce pipeline. By 2021, predictions suggest that the world will have more than 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs, with both the private and public sectors facing hiring shortages. While the United States has budding international relations, cybersecurity, and IT-focused academic programs, very little has been done to address the interaction between them, which will be crucial for the success of future cybersecurity professionals.
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Conflict, Risk, and Tech Oct 28, 2019

The zero-day war? How cyber is reshaping the future of the most combustible conflicts

By Simon Handler

Conventional wisdom would suggest that scaled-up capabilities, growing competition, and the proliferation of malware across cyberspace presents a legitimate risk of escalation in state conflict, transcending the cyber domain toward the kinetic. However, recent history has shown that states have more often availed themselves of their offensive cyber arsenals to achieve surprisingly de-escalatory effects.
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New Atlanticist Oct 9, 2019

How governments can use cyber tools irresponsibly to preserve power

By Safa Shahwan

The Kazakh case serves as an example of irresponsible cyber statecraft, when governments use cyberspace and technological tools to achieve specific political goals, placing the rights of citizens, as well as their political legitimacy, on the line.

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Feb 27, 2012

Transcript: Transforming Toward a Smarter Alliance – NATO’s Role in Cyber Security

By Jason Harmala

Full transcript of the February 27, 2012 event “Transforming Toward a Smarter Alliance: NATO’s Role in Cyber Security.”

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Feb 27, 2012

Transforming Toward a Smarter Alliance: NATO’s Role in Cyber Security

By Adrienne Chuck

On February 27, the Atlantic Council hosted a panel discussion on NATO’s evolving role in cyber defense and security. The panel discussed key cyber challenges confronting the transatlantic Alliance.

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Dec 8, 2011

The Cyber 9/12 Project

On December 8, the Atlantic Council and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) hosted an all-day, scenario-driven, interactive conference to discuss the day-after response to a transatlantic cyber incident held at the International Spy Museum. During off-the-record panel sessions, representatives from various sectors, including US and foreign governments, and information and communication technology companies, discussed the […]

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Mar 29, 2011

Brent Scowcroft Speech at International Engagement on Cyber Conference

By James Joyner

Lt. General Brent Scowcroft delivered the following remarks at the conference on international engagement in cyberspace hosted by Georgetown University’s Institute for Law, Science, and Global Security and the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative. Congratulations to Catherine Lotrionte of Georgetown University and the Atlantic Council for bringing all of you together today. From what I am told, we […]

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Mar 29, 2011

International Engagement on Cyber Conference (Panel 4): 3/29/11 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Return to the event page for “International Engagement on Cyber: Establishing International Norms & Improved Cyber Security”  THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ON CYBER: ESTABLISHING NORMS AND IMPROVED SECURITY PANEL 4: NATIONAL AND GLOBAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING CYBERSPACE AND SECURITY PANEL CHAIR: FRANKLIN KRAMER, STRATEGIC ADVISORS GROUP, VICE CHAIR, ATLANTIC COUNCIL […]

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Mar 29, 2011

International Engagement on Cyber Conference (Panel 3): 3/29/11 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Return to the event page for “International Engagement on Cyber: Establishing International Norms & Improved Cyber Security” THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ON CYBER: ESTABLISHING NORMS AND IMPROVED SECURITY PANEL 3: PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION MODELS GLOBALLY PANEL CHAIR: MELISSA HATHAWAY, ACTING SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR CYBER SPACE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCILS […]

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Mar 29, 2011

International Engagement on Cyber Conference (Panel 2): 3/29/11 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Return to the event page for “International Engagement on Cyber: Establishing International Norms & Improved Cyber Security” THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ON CYBER: ESTABLISHING NORMS AND IMPROVED SECURITY PANEL 2: CYBER SECURITY, ECONOMICS AND A HEALTHIER ECOSYSTEM PANEL CHAIR: GREG RATTRAY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SECURITY, BITS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, […]

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Mar 29, 2011

International Engagement on Cyber Conference (Panel 1): 3/29/11 – Transcript

By Jason Harmala

Return to the event page for “International Engagement on Cyber: Establishing International Norms & Improved Cyber Security” THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ON CYBER: ESTABLISHING NORMS AND IMPROVED SECURITY WELCOME: CATHERINE LOTRIONTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE FOR LAW, SCIENCE & GLOBAL SECURITY KEYNOTE ADDRESS: LIEUTENANT GENERAL (RET.) BRENT SCOWCROFT PANEL 1: NATIONAL […]

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Mar 29, 2011

International Engagement on Cyber: Establishing International Norms & Improved Cyber Security

By Jason Harmala

On March 30, Georgetown University’s Institute for Law, Science, and Global Security and the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative held a conference on international engagement in cyberspace.

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Sep 29, 2009

First Annual Members’ Conference – Cyber-Defense, National Security, and International Cooperation

By James Joyner

Summary of the breakout conversation “Cyber-Defense, National Security and International Cooperation” at the 2009 Annual Members’ Conference. PARTICIPANTS: Chaired by Hon. Franklin D. Kramer,* Former Assistant Secretary of Defense; Vice Chair, Atlantic Council; Member, Atlantic Council Strategic Advisors Group Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minihan, USAF (Ret.), Former Director of the NSA and DIA Mr. Brian James […]

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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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