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

Aug 18, 2016

Healey in Christian Science Monitor: NSA Hack Reveals Flaws in White House Zero-Day Process

By Jason Healey

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In the News

Aug 15, 2016

Healey Quoted by CNSNews on Voting Machines and Cyber Security

By Jason Healey

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In the News

Aug 15, 2016

Woods Joins Tech Policy Podcast to Discuss the Internet of Cars

By Beau Woods

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In the News

Aug 11, 2016

FCW Quotes Woods from Event on the Relationship Between Government and the Hacker Community

By Beau Woods

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New Atlanticist

Aug 11, 2016

Public-Private Partnerships on Cybersecurity Seen as Key to Pass Effective Security Legislation

Increased cooperation between government cybersecurity officials and independent hacker communities can lead to streamlined and higher quality legislation for technology security measures, according to cybersecurity expert. “We are seeing a change from a completely adversarial relationship between the government and the hacker community and it’s starting to thaw a bit where there is a lot […]

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 10, 2016

Woods Quoted by fedscoop on Draft FDA Guidelines for Software Updates in Medical Devices

By Beau Woods

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In the News

Aug 10, 2016

Dark Reading Covers Atlantic Council Event on Increased Cooperation Between Government and the Hacker Community

By Atlantic Council

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Event Recap

Aug 10, 2016

At Cybersecurity Gatherings, A Thaw Between Feds and Hackers

By Jeff Stone, Passcode

At an Atlantic Council event this week, cybersecurity researchers and experts said last week’s Black Hat and DEF CON conferences showed that Washington is working harder to build better relations with the hacker community.

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 6, 2016

Healey Quoted by The Guardian on the NSA’s Role in Cyber Security

By Jason Healey

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In the News

Aug 4, 2016

Healey Featured in SC Magazine: Automatic Updates Have Greatest Value Proposition vs. Attackers

By Jason Healey

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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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