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

New Atlanticist

Feb 25, 2016

These Hackers Have Your Back

By Sarah Wildi

The Food and Drug Administration has begun a push for good-faith hacking in order to anticipate and address cyber security issues, particularly in the realm of medical devices, according to a senior official in the agency. It is also trying to create incentives for manufacturers to take cyber security more seriously. “This has been very […]

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 25, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on Cybersafety of Medical Devices Featured in Politico

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 25, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on Cybersafety of Medical Devices Featured in FCW

By Atlantic Council

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Webcasts

Feb 24, 2016

Cyber Risk Wednesday First, Do No Harm: Cybersafety of Medical Devices

By Brent Scowcroft Center

Please join the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative on Wednesday, February 24 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for a discussion on cyber safety of medical devices.

Cyber Risk Wednesdays

Feb 24, 2016

Cyber Risk Wednesday: Healthcare Internet of Things

By Brent Scowcroft Center

The Atlantic Council revisited its groundbreaking work on the Healthcare Internet of Things and updated the discussion to see what the likely implications are, how to proceed, and what the future of healthcare cyber safety might look like.

Cybersecurity
Internet

In the News

Feb 16, 2016

Atlantic Council ‘Cyber Dinner’ Event Featured in Washington Post

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Feb 4, 2016

Healey in Christian Science Monitor: How NSA Reorganization Could Squander Remaining Trust

By Jason Healey

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Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 13, 2015

Forbes Highlights Atlantic Council Report on Costs of Cyber Attacks

By Atlantic Council

Forbes highlights the joint Atlantic Council and Zurich Insurance Group study, Risk Nexus: Beyond Data Breaches: Global Interconnections of Cyber Risk, that outlines the potential financial impact of future cyber attacks:

Cybersecurity
Security & Defense

Event Recap

Dec 10, 2015

Cybersecurity experts cautiously optimistic about 2016

By Malena Carollo

It’s been an active year in cybersecurity. Washington and Beijing reached a historic agreement around cooperation for curtailing digital espionage, the US government suffered its largest known data breach, and there was a seemingly endless string of breaches and hacks. Looking ahead to 2016, there’s little indication from experts that online threats will be any less numerous or menacing.

Cybersecurity

In the News

Dec 9, 2015

Healey on US Cyber Warfare

By Jason Healey

Politico quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Jason Healey on the powerful hidden capabilities of the US cyberwarfare program:

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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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