This is a really big deal. And as @tjmcintyre notes, it is insane (if true, which I assume it is) that EU authorities didn't tell the public. We only know bc Google shared it with the @lumendatabase. Many thanks to whoever inside Google fought for, and signed off on, that.
The Senate unanimously passed cybersecurity legislation on Tuesday. There has been a lot of flashy headlines thrown around over the past couple of days about the "Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act" (SACA). I wish to debunk five of them. So here is a short thread 1/7
What can states do to counter #ransomware? Should the #military take action and if so, how? What is the European approach? If you are curious about these topics, read my new #CSS analysis piece👇Also available in German and French.
In this #CSSAnalyses@ne8en argues that a public policy explicitly addressing #ransomware can support coordination across domestic agencies and foster international cooperation: https://t.co/trrFZHD7HS #CyberCSS
Some background about the Geneva Dialogue of Responsible Behavior in Cyberspace (in German only). Soon to be followed by an outline about the future of the dialogue in English!
Im letzten Beitrag zum #Bulletin2021 spricht @ne8en über den durch das @EDA_DFAE ins Leben gerufenen Genfer Dialog, der sowohl Staaten als auch private Unternehmen in die Themen der globalen Cybersicherheits- und Cyberaussenpolitik einbindet. https://t.co/374RV1mpl9 #CSSBulletin
The Berkman Klein Center’s *open call for fellows* is back 📢 now accepting fellowship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. Deadline: January 31, 2022. https://t.co/jvfvnMJ9qK
We all know about data security &critical infrastructure protection as policy areas. But have you ever thought about digital product security as an area of policy and regulation? Here are my observations after talking to public officials from 7 jurisdictions
In this report for the Geneva Dialogue of Responsible Behavior in Cyberspace, CSS' @ne8en provides an overview of public policies around the security of digital products: https://t.co/LwlRokJVZ4 https://t.co/0Oj1lTVfkZ @DiplomacyEdu@SwissMFA#CyberCSS
All Europeans working on cybersecurity policy and under 35👇 you should consider applying for this fellowship. Great opportunity to learn together and to network with other Europeans!
📢📢📢 We are pleased to announce the EUROPEAN CYBERSECURITY FELLOWSHIP. 📢📢📢
This year-long program attracts and develops highly talented young European professionals who are interested in accelerating their career in cybersecurity.
https://t.co/BulRqbaGWy
Are you interested to work on #cybersecurity policy? Come and join us! 👇CSS is an academic think tank. This is a great combination if you are interested in #research and #policy.
In addition, Zurich with its surrounding mountains is a great place to live!
We’re looking for a (Senior) Researcher to support our Cyberdefense Project at @CSS_Zurich. Come join a dynamic team focused on making analysis policy-relevant and on advancing strategic awareness through research! https://t.co/95OOKZjHeR
While this appears to be DNS-related, it should remind everyone why we need a more open, decentralized, and inclusive internet — free from disruptions and with strong defenses.
Globally, many people experience the devastating effects of internet shutdowns first-hand. #KeepItOn
Today the Stanford Internet Observatory and @jeffhancock are announcing a new cross-disciplinary, open access, fast peer-review journal, the Journal of Online Trust and Safety. Learn more, including how to submit, here: https://t.co/xmIkssTwR3
How far may @facebook's content moderation go (in Germany)? For the first time, the Federal Court of Justice @BGH_Bund takes a case on blocked comments and accounts. Some lower courts saw the freedom of expr. infringed by FB's ToS, due to size and importance as public space...
Thanks for providing this opportunity. I look forward to discuss the role of the private sector in preventing and mitigating cyber threats, the final report of the #OEWG and norms of public-private sector cooperation!
Save the date: join us on April 21st for the final session of the Spring 2021 Researcher and Practitioner Series, featuring Nele Achten (@ne8en).
Open to current HLS students and staff.
Advanced registration required: https://t.co/PWRFIQzfeX.