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

Feb 28, 2017

Healey Quoted by CSO on a Cyber Crisis Threats in the US

By Jason Healey

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 26, 2017

Corman Quoted by Fifth Domain Cyber on US Cyber Security

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Feb 15, 2017

Tallinn Manual 2.0: Defending Cyberspace

It is the international community’s responsibility to maintain peace and security in the face of growing cyber threats to a society that is increasingly vulnerable because of its dependence on connected technology, Henne Schuwer, the Netherlands’ ambassador to the United States, said at the Atlantic Council on February 8. “We have to all band together […]

Press Release

Feb 10, 2017

Tallinn Manual 2.0 Clarifies How International Law Applies to Cyber Operations

By Atlantic Council

WASHINGTON, DC — The Atlantic Council and the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCD COE), in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, launched Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations, the most comprehensive analysis of how existing international law applies to cyber operations. The Manual is authored by […]

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 9, 2017

Corman Quoted by the Recorder on the FBI’s Role in Cyber-security

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

Event Recap

Feb 8, 2017

International Law and Cyber Operations – Launch of the Tallinn Manual 2.0

By Asvatha Babu

On Wednesday, February 8, Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCD COE), and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands launched the Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations.

Cybersecurity
NATO

In the News

Feb 8, 2017

Corman Quoted by Stars and Stripes on FBI’s Outsourcing for Cyber-security

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 8, 2017

Corman Quoted by the Tribune on FBI’s Collaboration with an Israeli Company

By Joshua Corman

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Cybersecurity
Israel

In the News

Feb 7, 2017

Healey Joins Lawfare Podcast to Discuss the Future of Cyber Defense

By Jason Healey

Listen to full interview here.

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 1, 2017

Corman Quoted by Christian Science Monitor on Russia’s Cyber Attacks

By Joshua Corman

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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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