Cyber Statecraft Initiative

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.

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

New Atlanticist

Jul 20, 2020

Nine cyberattacks that will remind you of your ex

By Safa Shahwan Edwards

Just as you should be wary of reconnecting with someone who should probably be left in the past, keep an eye out for an increase in cyber incidents. In preparation for the very real possibility of exes coming out of the woodwork and cyber incidents making the news, we’ve identified nine cyberattacks that will remind you of your ex.

Cybersecurity

In the News

Jul 17, 2020

Sherman quoted in WIRED about the Trump administration’s discussed ban on TikTok

Cybersecurity Internet

In the News

Jul 16, 2020

Sherman quoted in Mic.com about the Trump administration’s discussed ban on TikTok

Cybersecurity Internet

In the News

Jul 16, 2020

Sherman interviewed on BBC’s “Business Daily” about Huawei, 5G, and the future of the internet

Cybersecurity Internet

In the News

Jul 14, 2020

Sherman quoted in Yahoo Finance about the Trump administration’s discussed ban on TikTok

Cybersecurity Internet

In the News

Jul 14, 2020

Sherman quoted in Reuters about the Trump administration’s discussed ban on TikTok

Cybersecurity Internet

In the News

Jul 13, 2020

Sherman quoted in Publico about the Trump administration’s discussed ban on TikTok

Cybersecurity Internet

In the News

Jul 10, 2020

Sherman quoted in the Los Angeles Times about the Trump administration’s discussed ban on TikTok

Cybersecurity Internet

In the News

Jul 10, 2020

Sherman quoted in The Daily Beast on the Trump administration discussing a ban on TikTok

Cybersecurity Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 7, 2020

Jun interviewed on Radio Free Asia about North Korea’s cyber activity

Cybersecurity Korea

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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