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

Jun 23, 2017

Corman Quoted by Cyberscoop on the Healthcare Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 13, 2017

Woods Quoted in Vox on Russian Hacks before 2016 Presidential Election

By Beau Woods

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Russia

In the News

Jun 8, 2017

Corman Quoted in ArsTechnica on Weaknesses of Health IT Security

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 5, 2017

Corman Quoted in Healthcare IT News on Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Cybersecurity

By Joshua Corman

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Jun 2, 2017

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: Dreams Should Not Come True

By Cyber Statecraft Initiative

On May 12, 2017, the world was shaken by a ransomware cyberattack called Wanna Crypt (also known as WannaCry) that spread like a network worm. The attack impacted over 45 National Health System (NHS) organizations across England and Scotland, forcing hospitals to cancel appointments and loose critical patient records, as well as the German S-Bahn.

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 2, 2017

Woods Joins Council on Foreign Relations Podcast to Discuss Cyber Policy

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

May 24, 2017

Woods Quoted by the Financial Times on Connected Technology

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity
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In the News

May 23, 2017

Woods Quoted by PYMNTS on North Korea’s Connection to the Ransomware Attack

By Beau Woods

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Korea

In the News

May 22, 2017

Woods Quoted in Reuters on Ransomware Cyber Attack Suspects

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

May 19, 2017

Woods Quoted in the Security Ledger on Ransomware Attack

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

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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