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The global cost of cybercrime is rapidly increasing. In 2023, it was estimated to have surged to a staggering US$8 trillion.   Amidst these rising challenges, there are abundant opportunities to confront and mitigate these risks.   Discover more in our latest report https://deloi.tt/4bPY1aA #Cybersecurity #JusticeReimagined

The global cost of cybercrime is rapidly increasing. In 2023, it was estimated to have surged to a staggering US$8 trillion. Amidst these rising challenges, there are abundant opportunities to confront and mitigate these risks. Discover more in our latest report. #cybersecurity #JusticeReimagined

The Semperis strategic advisory board is a who's who in cybersecurity leadership and innovation, from private and public sector circles. For those in Australia, #CISOSYD on 21st February is a great opportunity to hear The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, 29th Prime Minister, discuss cyber trends and threats facing the industry today. #ActiveDirectory #ADSecurity

I was privileged enough to attend this online event today. A few things stuck out to me the first was the questions around Spyware Vs Ransomware, Espionage services, Mercenary Spyware. I particularly enjoy the differentiation between these layers. As a person who works in Digital StateCraft focusing on conflict areas of the world; I have been working to help collect evidence and build political structures to prosecute the NSO Group amongst other things. I whole heartedly agree with the panelists we need a singular common global set of security responses to these common threats. This should include not only regulation but an active engaged OS-Int community engaged in sanctioned active measures. The terms mercenary/extortion/hostage/human trafficking are a few that pop out in my mind. My team engages in active measures to help break down the structural technical and political support of these groups. My current project is the removal of Russian Oil networks from NSO's leadership structure as well identifying their interconnection into crypto laundry and exchanges. Please feel free to check out this fantastic Atlantic Council DFL production as well as my most recent take of my introduction video; explaining some of my active measures demos; to help mitigate foreign malign influence. https://lnkd.in/dS4ajMgz

Yesterday, the UN Ad Hoc Committee (#AHC) on cybercrime kicked off their sixth negotiating session towards the future treaty. Member states have gathered in New York to discuss the draft text (https://lnkd.in/ezJc7M29). Since the start of the negotiations in 2022, Chatham House's Cyber Policy team has followed the process closely and convened side events. If you're interested in learning more about UN negotiations and cybercrime policymaking, check out some of our commentary and analysis: 🎙 Joyce Hakmeh interviewed H.E. Faouzia Mebarki (chair of the AHC process) on the impact an international instrument on cybercrime could have: https://lnkd.in/eUTSERgn 🌐 Amrit Swali and I explored how the future treaty could help - or harm - victims and vulnerable groups: https://lnkd.in/eEjFQj-J 📑 In this briefing paper, James Shires and team adopted a 'gender mainstreaming' lens to recommend improvements to various draft articles: https://lnkd.in/ezkXWMp4. 🌎 After the first session, Joyce Hakmeh shared a commentary on whether a cybercrime convention for all can truly be achieved: https://lnkd.in/eMDty8YM? 📚 Finally, here's an accessible explainer on what the cybercrime treaty process is, why it matters, and key issues that have united and divided states: https://lnkd.in/ebt_tpnY. Watch this space for our latest thinking and analysis on the future UN cybercrime treaty.

We're thrilled to be a part of the 14th Annual #BillingtonCyberSecuritySummit this year. Mark your calendars for a must-attend session:   📅 Breakout A1: Protecting Data in a #ZeroTrust World 🕙 Wednesday, Sept 6, 10:25-11:10am   In today's digital landscape, securing data is paramount. But it's not just about locking it away – it's about enabling its usefulness while ensuring uncompromising protection. Join us as we explore how an effective zero trust foundation plays a crucial role in achieving this balance. Our distinguished speakers bring their expertise to the forefront: Shane Barney, CISO at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Gerald Caron, Chief Information Officer at International Trade Administration (ITA), Department of Commerce (DOC) Shery S Thomas, Cyber Technology Officer at United States Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command JR Williamson, CISO at Leidos Travis Rosiek, Public Sector CTO at Rubrik Willie Hicks, Public Sector Chief Technologist at Dynatrace Join us as we delve into strategies for crafting a robust data management plan that safeguards the scope, types, and utility of data for organizations of all kinds. https://lnkd.in/d-EgA24s #cybersecurity

BLOG | How to Publicly Attribute a Cyber Operation to Another State Publicly attributing the authorship of malicious #cyber operations to another state has become an increasingly popular policy response for many states. In our latest #DirectionsBlog post, Christina Rupp sheds light on the political attention these official public political attributions receive, and the importance for states to reasonably explain and justify the reasoning behind particular public attributions. She argues that when balancing disclosure and strategic discretion in the public communication of an attribution, states should seek reasonable transparency. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dgEedQ44

Stepping out from the shadows towards outreach, innovation, and transparency is a good thing. This opinion piece sheds light on newfound openness and transparency around previously secretive national instruments of power cultivated by the National Security Agency. It also highlights the agency's continued collaboration with government and commercial sectors to enhance national security. Check out the article for a fascinating insight into how the NSA is working to keep us safe. #NationalSecurity #Transparency #Collaboration

Recommended reading: Op-Ed by my colleague Christina Rupp based on our policy paper on public attribution. Link to op-ed below, policy paper here: https://lnkd.in/eK9Esi-z

Developing a strong plan to address cybersecurity concerns across the Western Hemisphere.