March 19, 2019
In 2017, the GRG worked on another Microsoft project detailing current best practices for international cyberattack attribution and response. After creating a referenceable data set, the research team drew upon
January 25, 2018
The Cybersecurity Initiative at the Jackson School’s International Policy Institute has published two research briefs on emerging cybersecurity topics, in collaboration with Digital Futures Project at Wilson Center. In “Cybersecurity Workforce Preparedness: The
July 29, 2017
During spring quarter, one of the Jackson School’s Applied Research Program student teams was given a daunting task – help Microsoft think about Brad Smith’s call for a Digital Geneva Convention. In addition to weighing in on current Microsoft strategy, the students found out that they were working on the exact same research task that Microsoft had asked RAND to tackle. The project was the fifth product of a Jackson School Applied Research collaboration with Microsoft’s Global Security Strategy & Diplomacy Team.
March 12, 2017
From refrigerators[1] to buildings,[2] nearly everything in our everyday lives is connected to the Internet. While the Internet of Things (IoT), provides valuable modern conveniences, it also raises new security
February 28, 2017
US and ASEAN are significant economic, political, and geo-strategic partners. However, cyber insecurity characterizes the region, stifling potential economic and political gains.
February 13, 2017
“In developing new cyber infrastructure, how will this play out in developing countries whose basic infrastructure is still struggling?” asked Jackson School M.A. in International Studies student Michael Walstrom in front
January 25, 2017
In 2013, BRICS business leaders announced plans to construct a $185 million submarine cable connecting Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. However, more than three years later, the BRICS
January 17, 2017
Because of proximity, Mexico’s cybersecurity challenges impact the United States. However, Mexico’s poor regulatory environment, lack of funding, and lack of coordination between different levels of government makes it unable to effectively tackle cybersecurity.
October 3, 2016
Extremist use of information and communications technology (ICT) has proliferated, creating a unique security predicament for the companies who provide ICT products and services internationally. As the role of ICT
August 8, 2016
Extremist use of information and communication technology (ICT) has resulted in tension between the government, industry actors, and ICT users. In their response to extremist use of ICT, industry actors have faced a serious dilemma over how to respond to bad actors in a way that promotes security but does not infringe upon users’ rights to privacy and freedom of speech.