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

In the News

Jul 16, 2018

Galante Joins WAMU to Discuss Russian Interference in the 2016 Election

By Laura Galante

Listen to the full discussion here.

Russia

New Atlanticist

Jun 13, 2018

State Department Reports Prioritize Working with Allies to Address Cyber Threats

By Klara Jordan and Anca Ioana Agachi

The United States should strengthen cooperation with its allies and partners while recognizing that cybersecurity is inextricably linked to tackling shared threats, according to recommendations made in two recent State Department reports. The reports, published by the State Department on May 31, come in response to US President Donald J. Trump’s May 2017 Executive Order […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 7, 2018

Alperovitch Quoted in McClatchy DC on China’s Cyber Activity

By Dmitri Alperovitch

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China Cybersecurity

In the News

Jun 5, 2018

Healey Quoted in Fifth Domain on Cybersecurity and North Korea

By Jason Healey

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Cybersecurity Korea

In the News

Jun 1, 2018

Stifel Quoted in FCW on State Department Cyber Reports

By Megan Stifel

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

May 31, 2018

Stifel Quoted in Public Knowledge on Department of Commerce and Department of Homeland Security Joint Reports on Cybersecurity

By Megan Stifel

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

May 31, 2018

Woods Quoted in the Oil & Gas Journal on Vulnerabilities in the Cyber and Energy Sectors

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

May 30, 2018

Geers Quoted in Cyberscoop on US-North Korea Summit

By Kenneth Geers

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Cybersecurity Korea

Issue Brief

May 30, 2018

Supply chain in the software era

By Beau Woods and Andy Bochman

As the energy sector has become more globalized and increasingly complex in its reliance on software components, the supply-chain risk has evolved and expanded. One such risk that stands out is unintended taint, namely flaws in software components unintentionally built into products in design or implementation.

Cybersecurity English

In the News

May 29, 2018

Woods Quoted in Bloomberg on US Election Security

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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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