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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Cyber 9/12

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 27, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge: Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge? Who can compete? How do I register? Are there any requirements on team composition? Can all registered teams take part in the competition? How is the competition structured? What is the format of the competition? What tasks are part of the competition? Is there a required […]

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 27, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Student Competition: 2014 Competing Teams

Semi-Final Teams ECIRBill Young (MIT)Josephine Wolff (MIT)Evann Smith (Harvard University) Team PhoenixMike Hooper (National Intelligence University)Maggie Smith (Eastern Michigan University)Rock Stevens (Eastern Michigan University)Jason Rivera (Georgetown University) CERIASAlli Roberts (Purdue University)Sydney Liles (Purdue University)Rylan Chong (Purdue University)Filipo Sharevski (Purdue University) NetYetOuzkaan Pehlivan (Galatasaray / USAK)Emin Caliskan (Tallinn Technical University)Murat Can (Bogazici University)Minhac Çelik (Tubitak) Georgetown […]

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 27, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge: Location & Directions

Day 1 | March 13, 2015 American University Washington College of Law4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW Getting There From MetroAmerican University Washington College of Law is accessible by Metro. The closest stop is the Tenleytown/AU stop on the Red Line. WalkingFrom the metro, exit on to Albemarle Street. Turn right on to Albemarle Street and follow […]

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 27, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge: 2014 Schedule

Friday, February 7: Competition Day One Location: Washington College of Law4801 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.       Breakfast and Registration6th Floor9:00 – 9:30 a.m.       Competitors and Judges MeetingsCompetitors-Room 603Judges-Room 6029:30 – 12:00 p.m.    Morning Qualifying RoundsRooms: 627, 528, 504, 500 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.     […]

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 27, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge: Competition Rules

  Competition Mission The Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge is designed to offer students, across a wide range of academic disciplines, a better understanding of the policy challenges associated with cyber conflict. Part interactive learning experience and part competitive scenario exercise, the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge gives students interested in cyber conflict and policy an opportunity […]

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 27, 2014

Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge: 2014 Registration

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this one-of-a-kind cyber conflict simulation. Observers are welcome and we are still looking for volunteers to assist on the day of the event. REGISTER HERE

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Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 27, 2014

Past Conference Materials

Preparation Materials  Here you can find the complete scenarios for both the 2017 DC and Geneva competitions. In addition to the complete scenarios, also provided are the written policy briefs and decision documents of past teams who have received high scores and have reached semi-final and final rounds. 2017 EU Cyber 912 Full Intelligence Report2017 […]

C912 Color revised

Cyber 9/12 Project

Jan 27, 2014

About the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

About the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge Now entering its seventh year, the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge is a one-of-a-kind competition designed to provide students across academic disciplines with a deeper understanding of the policy challenges associated with cyber crisis and conflict. Part interactive learning experience and part competitive scenario exercise, it challenges teams to respond […]

Resources

Jan 24, 2014

2013 Year in Review: Saving Cyberspace

During 2013, the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative cemented its position as the most forward-leaning think tank on cyber policy issues in Washington, DC and perhaps the world. The goal of the program is “saving cyberspace” as this most transformative technology since Gutenberg is under threat, putting at risk the national security of the United […]

Cybersecurity

Global Aggregation of Cyber Risk

Jan 15, 2014

Webcast: January Cyber Risk Wednesday – Cyber Resilience through Measurement

Join the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #CyberWednesdays and follow the @AtlanticCouncil.

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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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