Cybersecurity
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Cyber Attacks against Hospitals and the COVID-19 Pandemic: How Strong are International Law Protections?
Experts have already warned of indications that some “coronavirus-themed cyberattack campaigns” may have been carried out by States. At this stage, however, no such allegation…
The Defense Department’s Measured Take on International Law in Cyberspace
A close reading of the Defense Department's statement on cyber by top expert, comparing it to positions of Australia, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom and others.
Russian Cyber Attacks Against Georgia, Public Attributions and Sovereignty in Cyberspace
"The attack on Georgia shows the opportunity costs of states not firmly grounding their reactions in the language of international law."
Norm-Skepticism in Cyberspace? Counter-Factual and Counterproductive
Leading expert on international law and cyber responds to statement by Chief of US Naval Operations, Admiral Mike Gilday on international norms in cyberspace.
For Free Expression in Iran, the U.S. Can Act to Keep the Internet On
The US should allow American companies to provide technology services and platforms to the Iranian people without fear of violating sanctions.
The Simple Lessons from a Complicated Iowa Caucus
There's a role for everyone in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of election results -- states, Congress and the public.
Punching on the Edges of the Grey Zone: Iranian Cyber Threats and State Cyber Responses
Retired Colonel Gary Corn, a former senior JAG at U.S. Cyber Command, discusses broader legal international norms to counter Iran and other states’ malicious cyber activities.…
National Security at the United Nations This Past Week
Editor’s Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security,…
No Place to Hide, No Place to Post: Lessons from Recent Efforts at “De-Platforming” ISIS
A recent scramble to reduce or eliminate the presence of ISIS in online platforms suggests that depriving the group of its virtual safe haven on any particular platform may be…
Reassessing U.S. Cyber Operations Against Iran and the Use of Force
"There is good reason to conclude the United States may have crossed the use of force threshold with this cyber operation."
The Netherlands Releases a Tour de Force on International Law in Cyberspace: Analysis
The Dutch make a major contribution to interpretation and application of international law in cyberspace with careful legal analysis on topics ranging from sovereignty to the use…
France’s Major Statement on International Law and Cyber: An Assessment
Leading expert on international law and cyberspace assesses major new position staked out by French government.