Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is becoming an increasing issue for policymakers and companies around the world

High profile events in the past couple of years demonstrate the ability for cyberattacks to cause service disruption, substantial economic loss, and expose sensitive data. Our current work covers cybercrime, encryption, software security, offensive and defense capabilities, workforce, public-private collaboration, and international agreements and norms, among other issues.

Find the latest research from our scholars and CSIS events on this topic below.

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Software-Defined Warfare: Architecting the DOD's Transition to the Digital Age

A new report from the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program discusses how the only way for the DOD to stay competitive in a new warfighting environment is to ensure that it uses the most potent weapon available: technology, and more specifically, software.

Report by Nand Mulchandani and Lt. General (Ret.) John N.T. “Jack” Shanahan — September 6, 2022

Cyber Workforce Strategies Should Produce at Scale

There have been many efforts to expand the cyber workforce, but none have adequately addressed the problem. This commentary explores how the creation of the Office of the National Cyber Director provides an opportunity to change this.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — August 22, 2022

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Encryption Security for a Post Quantum World

A quantum computer of sufficient sophistication would threaten much of the encryption used today. This post explores the foundations of encryption, the potential threat of quantum computers, and offers lessons from a prior encryption transition for a post quantum world.

Blog Post by Georgia Wood — June 2, 2022

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Technology and Power

Technology and Power, a new CSIS series, explores the development and governance of key technologies and how they can be used to gain national advantage.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — March 30, 2022

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The Two Technospheres

The formation of two technospheres, one Chinese-led and one Western-led, creates cybersecurity concerns. This report from the Multilateral Cybersecurity Action Committee focuses on these growing cybersecurity implications of the Western-Chinese technology decoupling.

Report — March 29, 2022

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