In Focus
Strengthening capacity for Indo-Pacific cybersecurity through international law, norms, and confidence-building measures addressing regional priorities
Malicious cyber operations are omnipresent and current approaches to “cyber deterrence” fall short. To help deter cyber incidents and foster accountability, already accepted international norms and law need to be effectively implemented.
The Cyber Accountability project is examining past experiences addressing other international threats and risks to identify lessons learned in the area of accountability that can be applicable to cyber. By applying lessons from other domestic and international efforts, the project will provide policymakers with both legal and technical expertise on accountability in the cyber domain, as well as perspectives from government, civil society, and industry on potential paths to better address cyber threats. This project is being implemented by regular engagement with other stakeholders, a webinar series, and production of a research report.
What lessons does the private security industry hold for regulating private sector actors in cyberspace?
September 6, 2024
A deep dive into the WMD nonproliferation norms set by UN Security Council Resolution 1540—with lessons for implementing international norms in cyberspace.
August 23, 2024
What can we learn from the Arms Trade Treaty and the Wassenaar Arrangement for the proliferation of offensive cyber capabilities?
August 22, 2024
Stimson’s Cyber Program presented the findings of its multi-year study on cyber accountability at a side event of a United Nations Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG)
July 24, 2024
Findings from a two-year research project on improving international cyber accountability and deterring malicious cyber behavior
July 8, 2024
Observations on the new U.S. International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy, barriers to implementation, and a possible path forward
June 25, 2024
Stimson’s Cyber Program concludes a series of research validation activities ahead of launching a major report on cyber accountability
May 8, 2024
From participation gaps to differentiated threats and challenges in accessing technology, cyber (still) has a gender problem
March 8, 2024