These efforts are broadly in line with the goals of the #RansomwareTaskForce, and both the Brazil RTF and the Global RTF offer specific, actionable recommendations that can help achieve those goals!.🛡️ Learn more about the RTF:

IST is pleased to see this language reaffirmed, and notes the report’s acknowledgement of the value of “pursuing ransomware actors, targeting the malicious software they use and its dissemination, and countering the illicit finance that supports their activities.”.

Within the discussions of threats to cyberspace, the agreed text notes that the states “highlighted with concern that the increasing frequency, scale and severity of ransomware attacks causes harm, disrupts essential services to the public and may have an impact on international.

🔹Affirmation that existing international law applies to cyberspace;.🔹The 11 voluntary norms of responsible state behavior in cyberspace;.🔹The value of practical confidence-building measures.

The report affirms that cyber capacity building is valuable in the context of international peace and security, and reaffirms the key elements of the framework of responsible state behavior in cyberspace:.

5 years after it was established, the UN Open-Ended Working Group on cyber issues has concluded by adopting a consensus report. Congrats to all the negotiators and stakeholders who participated in the #UNCyberOEWG, including IST’s many international partners and colleagues!.🛡️.

At #CriticalEffectDC, Daria Bahrami presented her pitch for an AI security roadmap to a panel of Congressional staffers in @beauwoods' Cyber Policy Shark Tank and took home first place. In a blog for @dreadnode, Daria outlines her recommendations and next steps for.

As the FCC is launching a pilot program to bring cybersecurity resources for K-12 schools, House leaders have announced plans to reauthorize the FCC’s Universal Service Fund. Last week, IST hosted a virtual event to help catalyze more conversations about the pilot & other options.

How can we better defend against phishing and cyber-enabled fraud? In a new blog from @wef, IST Chief Trust Officer Steve Kelly reflected on the #RSAC panel discussion on pursuing system defense strategies with fellow panelists Kemba Walden and Kelly Bissell. 🛡️ Read more:.

RT @craignewmark: When a single data breach can affect 60M students & 10M teachers, what can states and districts do to protect their commu….

“At the event, in front of a packed room with representation from official delegations, nonprofits and other civil society organizations, and members of the #BrazilRansomwareTaskForce, IST highlighted the benefit of taking a cross-sector, collaborative approach to addressing.

While there, Elizabeth spoke at the launch of the Brazil Ransomware Task Force, an effort led by the @Itamaraty_EN in collaboration with @OEA_Cyber and IST.

IST’s Elizabeth Vish and Gigi Flores Bustamante headed to New York this week to attend the 11th and final substantive session of the ICT OEWG, a @UN forum for states to build consensus on responsible behavior in cyberspace. Read more:.

When a single data breach can affect 60M students & 10M teachers, what can states and districts do to protect their communities? IST Senior Director @MichaelfKlein hosted a virtual event unpacking how local leaders & policymakers are rethinking their third-party vendor risk after.

How might the @FCC's Universal Service Fund be used to build better #cybersecurity resources for K-12 schools? On Friday, July 11, IST Senior Director @michaelfklein moderates a virtual event with practitioners & experts to explore tangible policy options. Register now to join

RT @craignewmark: This #CriticalEffect keynote by @DefConFranklin volunteer Tim Pappa  underscores the need for a #CyberCivilDefense. Even….

RT @DefConFranklin: 👇This #CriticalEffect keynote by @DefConFranklin volunteer Tim Pappa underscores the need for a #CyberCivilDefense. Ev….

RT @CLTCBerkeley: Check out the latest blog post from our friends at @IST_org spotlighting a #CyberCivilDefense Summit panel, "Without Wash….

Also in this edition:.➕Nicholas Leiserson calls on Congress to create a federal reinsurance program.➕Michael Klein discusses the importance of cyber protections for K-12 schools.➕Craig Newmark Philanthropies announces continued funding for IST’s #UnDisruptable27.

NC3 systems are often called the “fourth leg” of the U.S. nuclear enterprise. In this month’s TechnologIST, @MishraSylvia joined us for a Q&A about IST’s recent primer on NC3 systems, drafted for a workshop focused on the integration of AI & NC3. 🗞️ The TechnologIST | Separating.