Cybersecurity
238 Articles

Our Lives Depend on the Cloud. Now What?
The CrowdStrike outage should be viewed not as a one-off mistake but as a harbinger of things to come.

Austria’s Progressive Stance on Cyber Operations and International Law
Austria's position is likely to influence ongoing international efforts to establish norms and principles that govern State conduct in cyberspace, potentially leading to more robust…

Software Backdoor is a Wakeup Call for Cybersecurity
As shown by the xz backdoor, relying on luck is not a sustainable cybersecurity strategy when much of the world depends on secure software.

Why We Need a National Data Protection Strategy
A national data protection strategy would better position the United States to follow through on the promise to protect personal data as a national security imperative.

Multiple Threats Converge to Heighten Disinformation Risks to This Year’s US Elections
Both the private sector and government will have to work more seriously to help safeguard American democracy from falsehoods.

The Draft UN Cybercrime Treaty Is Overbroad and Falls Short On Human Rights Protection
If adopted, the draft treaty would allow States to undermine human rights protection and security of digital communications.

Beyond Alleged Assassination Plots, India’s Modi is Silencing US Critics Digitally Too
The Biden administration must remind the Indian government that a true democracy must respect the fundamental right to dissent.

AI Governance in the Age of Uncertainty: International Law as a Starting Point
AI's potentials can only be safely and equitably harnessed through respect for international law at the national, regional and global levels.

Digital Tech Companies in War: What is the Law? What are the Risks?
Tech companies need to be familiar with IHL to protect their employees, properties, and surrounding civilians during armed conflict.

A Leading Privacy and Security Expert has Explained Why Banning TikTok is Ineffective, Unnecessary, and Counterproductive
Bruce Schneier filed a declaration in support of a Knight Institute complaint against Texas' ban on TikTok for public university employees.

India’s Digital Governance `Model’ Fails on Rights
In hosting the G20 summit, Prime Minister Modi is touting a sustainable digital future. But privacy and data protection fall to the wayside.

Changes to UK Surveillance Regime May Violate International Law
Proposed changes to UK domestic surveillance laws raise significant human rights concerns.