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

Mar 17, 2015

Healey: Estonia’s Democracy Goes Digital

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey writes for the National Interest on benefits and risks of online voting using Estonia as an example:

In the News

Mar 9, 2015

Healey on Why the Internet Could Become the Next Failed State

By Jason Healey

Ars Technica quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the future of the internet and the danger that it could become the next failed state:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Mar 5, 2015

Healey on the Week in Cybersecurity

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey joins War on the Rocks to discuss the latest news in cybersecurity: Listen to the full interview here.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 26, 2015

Healey on the Need for a Broader Discussion on Cybersecurity

By Jason Healey

Federal Computer Week quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the need for a broader, more imaginative public discussion about future cyber threats:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 25, 2015

Healey on the Need for Transparency with Cyber Attacks

By Jason Healey

Healthcare Info Security quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the need for greater transparency from the government concerning cyber attacks, citing Iran as an example:

Cybersecurity Iran

In the News

Feb 24, 2015

Healey on the Security Community

By Jason Healey

Ars Technica quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the need for a comprehensive strategy for the security community for fighting cyber threats:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 23, 2015

Healey on the Department of Homeland Security Shutdown Threat

By Jason Healey

Healthcare Info Security quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the potential impact of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and what it would mean for DHS cybersecurity initiatives:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 22, 2015

Healey on President Obama’s Cyber Pitch

By Jason Healey

The Hill quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the successes and failures of President Obama’s cyber pitch to Silicon Valley:

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

Cyber Risk Wednesdays

Feb 20, 2015

Cyber Risk Wednesday: Breaking the info-sharing logjam

By Brent Scowcroft Center

At the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Risk Wednesday, White House cybersecurity czar Michael Daniel said effective cybersecurity information sharing hinges on new relationships between Washington and the private sector. On the heels of President Obama’s executive order to promote information sharing between federal agencies and businesses worried about hackers, the White House cybersecurity czar said the […]

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Feb 19, 2015

FCW Highlights Atlantic Council Event

By Atlantic Council

Federal Computer Week highlights Atlantic Council event featuring Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel:

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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