What is the UK approach to offensive cyber operations? This the question at heart of a new volume edited by me, @tcstvns.bsky.social @piahuesch.bsky.social and Emma De Angelis. Also features contributions by members of the UK National Cyber Force, which I think is a first?

New Thinking on UK Cyber Effects: An Edited Collection

This book explores the UK's approach to cyber effects operations, analysing strategic culture and policy in the evolving landscape of modern cyber warfare.

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Biosecurity still thinks like nuclear policy. But today’s risks look like #cyber: persistent, distributed, hard to attribute. We need resilience, continuous monitoring, risk management--not just prevention. My latest with @warstudieskcl.bsky.social colleague @tcstvns.bsky.social

What can biosecurity learn from cybersecurity? A lot.

Measures meant to mitigate human-made biological risks remain anchored in conceptual frameworks like arms control agreements and export controls. These are increasingly misaligned with the challenges ...

thebulletin.org

As another wave of ransomware attacks hits prominent UK organisations, I am again returning to @alexmartin.bsky.social's piece from last summer about why ransomware/cyber security doesn't cut through politically. I think @tcstvns.bsky.social nailed it on the head therecord.media/uk-election-...

I am deeply saddened to report the passing of Brandon Valeriano (@drbvaler.bsky.social). Brandon was a trailblazer in evidence-based cybersecurity in International Relations. I will miss his insight, intellectual curiosity, friendship and dinner invites. RIP, brother.

📢 Happening Tomorrow! How do cyber threats impact space security? Join Dr Cesari to explore the legal challenges shaping the future of orbit. 📅 11 March | 🕚13:30 |📍 Strand Campus 🎟️ Book your spot: rb.gy/2nwvbr

The Nexus Between Space and Cyber: A Legal Typology of Digital Risks and Threats in Orbit

At the multilateral level, State delegations regularly convene to address emerging threats to space activities, including malicious cyber activities.

kcl.ac.uk

NEW: EPSRC PhD Studentship in Cybersecurity Communication (Security Studies) Fully funded @EPSRC PhD at @warstudieskcl.bsky.social w @tcstvns.bsky.social. Deadline 28 Feb. Work with us on improved stakeholder & interdisciplinary #cybersecurity communication! www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...

EPSRC PhD Studentship in Cybersecurity Communication (Security Studies)

A fully funded EPSRC studentship to fund a doctoral research project aimed at improving communication between technical and non-technical cybersecurity stakeholders.

kcl.ac.uk

Our new commentary in @bindinghook.bsky.social explores why ransomware has (in our view) largely been ignored by scholars of cyber conflict and offensive cyber operations. 1/

Binding Hook@bindinghook.bsky.social · 2y ago

With attacks on everything from hospitals to strategic ports, #ransomware is a growing national security threat, not just a financial issue. Despite this, the subject is neglected by cyber conflict research. Read more from Sara Seppanen and @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social: bindinghook.com/articles-bin...

Reports citing anonymous intel officials have suggested Western authorities assess the recent spate of cable breakages in the Baltic Sea to be accidents rather than acts of sabotage, but some onlookers are arguing the nature of the incidents & their repeat occurrence indicate a pattern of behavior.

Questions grow over whether Baltic Sea cable damage was sabotage or accidental

Two recent news reports cast doubt on whether undersea cable damage by the oil tanker Eagle S was actually intentional. Experts are pushing back on those latest assessments.

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The fundamental connection between cybersecurity and human security cannot be ignored in vulnerable areas, like the Pacific small island developing states. Read more from @tcstvns.bsky.social & co-authors: bindinghook.com/articles-bin...

Co-designing Pacific cybersecurity and human security

How can a human security approach to cybersecurity involve local stakeholders and improve overall societal resilience in Pacific small island communities?

bindinghook.com

📺Cyber power has become a central concept in UK cyber policy. So, what does ‘cyber power’ mean, and why does it matter to UK policymakers? @tcstvns.bsky.social (of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) explains more below- you can watch the full video on our website: bit.ly/4a9HUnL

How can a human security approach to cybersecurity involve local stakeholders and improve overall societal resilience in Pacific small island communities? Read more from @tcstvns.bsky.social, Debi Ashenden, Sally Burt and Elena Steiner: bindinghook.com/articles-bin...

Co-designing Pacific cybersecurity and human security

How can a human security approach to cybersecurity involve local stakeholders and improve overall societal resilience in Pacific small island communities?

bindinghook.com

Our latest newsletter is out! Highlights: ➡️ 12 Dec - seminar on Dark Wire with @josephfcox ➡️ new publication: Protecting the Public Core of the Internet: Perspectives from 🇳🇱 and 🇰🇷 ➡️ get ready for #HagueTIX2025 ! @haguetix.bsky.social Read it here: us18.campaign-archive.com?u=a7c6b2389b...

Happening Tomorrow! Excited to host @tcstvns.bsky.social and Johannes Kester. More events to follow! www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...

Booklaunch 'Security Studies: An Applied Introduction'

This cutting-edge textbook is a game-changer for undergraduate and postgraduate students, offering a fresh, hands-on approach to mastering the complexities of global security. With contributions from ...

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Thanks @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social for your insightful talk! Lots of good questions too from the audience.

Lukasz Olejnik@lukaszolejnik.bsky.social · 2y ago

Following my @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social seminar on information operations & technology here’s some propaganda of Propaganda (my book) with @ldfreedman.bsky.social and @tcstvns.bsky.social. Thank you, Sirs!