Cybersecurity
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Technology and the ICRC’s GC IV 2025 Commentary
Surveys how the 2025 ICRC GC IV Commentary integrates technology into its analysis of specific rules, while raising concerns about its treatment of data as property.

U.S. Withdrawal from International Cyber Organizations Weakens Global Cooperation Against Cyber Threats
The U.S. withdrawal from international cyber organizations will hamper intelligence sharing, coordinated response, and joint capabilities.

America’s Cyber Retreat Is Undermining Indo-Pacific Security
A "Cyber Shield" would enable the United States and its Indo-Pacific allies to attribute quickly, act collectively, and stem Beijing’s cyber coercion.

Questions Lawmakers Should Ask About Inspector General Report on Signalgate
The OIG report on the "Signalgate" incident is far from the “total exoneration” claimed by Hegseth and his aides.

Securing Solar: Why the Next Great Infrastructure Risk Is Distributed
States and utility companies can act now to transform solar energy from a security liability into a resilient pillar of national power.
Will Victims of Cyber Attacks Soon Get Their Day in Court? Options for Accountability for Cyber Attacks
More cyber litigation will appear on the docket as pathways to legal accountability for unlawful State-sponsored cyber operations strengthen.

Russian Motivations Behind the “Hanoi Convention” Against Cybercrime
Russia’s cybercrime stance reflects a broader push to assert state control over the internet, restrict dissent, and build global backing for its governance model.

The Rome Statute in the Digital Age: Confronting Emerging Cyber Threats
For the Rome Statute to remain relevant, practitioners must understand how governments can deploy spyware to commit international crimes.

The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened – CISA and the Fate of U.S. Cybersecurity
As CISA faces expiration, former FBI official Cynthia Kaiser joins David Aaron to discuss its importance and highlight the risks of failing to reauthorize it.

The Next Cyber Breach Will Not Wait: Why Congress Must Reauthorize CISA 2015
Passing the WIMWIG Act to renew CISA 2015 is vital to defend the foundations of U.S. cybersecurity and technological superiority.

Legal Frameworks for Addressing Spyware Harms
Introducing a new series on accountability for spyware harms convened by the Atlantic Council in partnership with Just Security.

The Real National Security Betrayal Isn’t Who Leaves—It’s What Gets Dismantled
The real national security threat from the Trump administration's civil service purges isn’t who might go rogue—it’s the dismantling of the systems built to prevent betrayal.