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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In the News

Dec 18, 2014

Healey on North Korean and Iranian Cyberattacks

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey joins CNN’s Situation Room to discuss the North Korean cyberattack on Sony: 

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Iran

In the News

Dec 18, 2014

Healey on a Proportional US Response to the North Korea Hack on Sony

By Jason Healey

Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey joins MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow to discuss what a proportional US response to the North Korean hack on Sony would look like:

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Dec 15, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge: Location & Directions (Europe)

By Atlantic Council

Getting There The event will take place at the at the Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG) located at 17 Rue de Varembé, in Geneva, Switzerland. By bus or tram CICG is located right next to les Nations square with several public transportation connections. E.g. tram 15 has its final stop at les Nations and […]

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Dec 15, 2014

Atlantic Council Opens Registration for 2015 Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge

By Atlantic Council

The challenge remains the only student competition devoted to national security policy recommendations for responses during a major cyber incident. The competition is designed to offer students, across a wide range of academic disciplines, a better understanding of the policy challenges associated with cyber conflict.

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Dec 1, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge: 2015 Gallery

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Dec 1, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge: 2014 Gallery

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Dec 1, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge: 2016 Gallery

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Dec 1, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge: 2015 Registration

COMPETITORS Graduate and undergraduate students from US and international universities, including defense colleges and military academies, who are interested in the disciplines of cybersecurity policy, international relations, computer science, law, and other related fields are invited to apply to compete in teams of four individuals. Teams that register less than four competitors may be considered […]

Cybersecurity

Cyber 9/12 Project

Dec 1, 2014

2015 Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge Competition

By Atlantic Council

The Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge is the only student competition devoted to high-level policy recommendations for day-after responses to a major cyber incident. The annual event organized by the Atlantic Council and hosted by American University is the “must attend” student event in international cybersecurity policy. The Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge engages students with a […]

Cybersecurity

In the News

Nov 28, 2014

Healey on Holiday Cyber Hacking

By Jason Healey

Politico quotes Cyber Statecraft Initiative Director Jason Healey on the likelihood that internet shoppers will have their data stolen during the holiday season:

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Security & Defense

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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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