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This research programme aims to bring a much-needed research focus to the cyber security challenges we face. In doing so, we merge both policy and technical analysis to inform policymakers and practitioners alike.
The global response to cyber threats remains in its infancy.
Whilst governments, industry and researchers continue to develop different approaches to mitigate threats, the actors who use cyberspace for harm respond with aggressive and inventive attack methods.
Cyber risks will only increase in the coming years owing to the globalisation of technology. It has never been more important for the cyber community to work together to achieve the cyber security needed in an uncertain future.
Focus
We have structured our approach around the following themes. RUSI’s cyber security research programme will focus on different aspects of the themes depending upon policy priorities at the time.
- The cyber threat landscape
- Defence and resilience
- Legislation and regulation
- Cyber education, awareness and behaviour
- The cyber ecosystem
The programme has recently launched two projects on Future UK Cyber Security Strategy and the Globalisation of Technology. Outputs include published research and analysis, cyber security events, and cyber education and awareness for policymakers and the wider society.
RUSI is a world leader in international defence and security research. The programme will also draw on this wider expertise to offer a multi-disciplinary perspective on the cyber security challenges we face. The cyber security programme builds on RUSI’s reputation for independent, objective analysis, methodological rigour, timeliness, policy relevance and influence.
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The UK’s Response to Cyber Fraud: A Strategic Vision
Occasional Papers, 22 February 2021
Sneha Dawda, Ardi Janjeva and Anton Moiseienko
This paper provides targeted, long-term recommendations for stakeholders across government, law enforcement and the private sector to tackle cyber fraud.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Cyber, Cyber Security, Organised Crime and Policing, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK
5G and Emerging Technology: The Politics of Diversification
Commentary, 15 February 2021
James Sullivan
The UK government must learn quickly from its policy decisions around its 5G networks, and start grappling much earlier with risks posed by other emerging technologies.
Tags: Cyber Security, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK, Technology
US Water Plant Suffers Cyber Attack Through the Front Door
Commentary, 10 February 2021
Jamie MacColl and Sneha Dawda
An attempted cyber attack against a water treatment plant in Florida highlights endemic failures in the cyber security of the US water sector.
Tags: Cyber, Cyber Security, United States, Resilience, Technology
Exploring National Cyber Security Strategies: Policy Approaches and Implications
Occasional Papers, 3 February 2021
Sneha Dawda
This Occasional Paper examines national cyber security strategies from around the world and identifies six recurring policy challenges to be considered when building a national cyber strategy.
Tags: Cyber Security, UK Integrated Review 2021, Information, Technology
Cyber Security Incentives and the Role of Cyber Insurance
Emerging Insights, 7 December 2020
James Sullivan and Jason R C Nurse
This paper examines the opportunities of and challenges in using cyber insurance to incentivise cyber security practices.
Tags: Cyber, Cyber Security, Incentivising Cybersecurity through Cyber Insurance, Technology
On the Offensive: The UK’s New Cyber Force
Commentary, 23 November 2020
Conrad Prince
The creation of a new National Cyber Force is an important development but should not divert attention from the wider issues around cyber security.
Tags: Cyber, Cyber Security, UK Integrated Review 2021, UKPages
5G and Emerging Technology: The Politics of Diversification
Commentary, 15 February 2021James Sullivan
The UK government must learn quickly from its policy decisions around its 5G networks, and start grappling much earlier with risks posed by other emerging technologies.
Cyber Security, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK, Technology
US Water Plant Suffers Cyber Attack Through the Front Door
Commentary, 10 February 2021Jamie MacColl and Sneha Dawda
An attempted cyber attack against a water treatment plant in Florida highlights endemic failures in the cyber security of the US water sector.
Cyber, Cyber Security, United States, Resilience, Technology
On the Offensive: The UK’s New Cyber Force
Commentary, 23 November 2020Conrad Prince
The creation of a new National Cyber Force is an important development but should not divert attention from the wider issues around cyber security.
Cyber, Cyber Security, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK
Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy
Commentary, 11 November 2020Tom Uren
Australia’s cyber security strategy has been updated and has a remarkably different vision to its predecessor.
Cyber, Cyber Security, Technology
Five Principles for the Next UK Cyber Strategy
Commentary, 27 October 2020Conrad Prince
The completion of the UK’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy will be delayed. But key decisions about the country’s cyber strategy must be taken soon.
Cyber Security, UKPages
The UK’s Response to Cyber Fraud: A Strategic Vision
Occasional Papers, 22 February 2021Sneha Dawda, Ardi Janjeva and Anton Moiseienko
This paper provides targeted, long-term recommendations for stakeholders across government, law enforcement and the private sector to tackle cyber fraud.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Cyber, Cyber Security, Organised Crime and Policing, UK Integrated Review 2021, Occasional Papers, UK
Exploring National Cyber Security Strategies: Policy Approaches and Implications
Occasional Papers, 3 February 2021Sneha Dawda
This Occasional Paper examines national cyber security strategies from around the world and identifies six recurring policy challenges to be considered when building a national cyber strategy.
Cyber Security, UK Integrated Review 2021, Occasional Papers, Information, Technology
Cyber Security Incentives and the Role of Cyber Insurance
Emerging Insights, 7 December 2020James Sullivan and Jason R C Nurse
This paper examines the opportunities of and challenges in using cyber insurance to incentivise cyber security practices.
Cyber, Cyber Security, Incentivising Cybersecurity through Cyber Insurance, Emerging Insights, Technology
Rethinking the UK Response to Cyber Fraud: Key Policy Challenges
Briefing Papers, 21 July 2020Sneha Dawda, Ardi Janjeva and Anton Moiseienko
This Briefing Paper outlines the challenges faced in responding to the threat from cyber-enabled fraud in the UK, and provides an overview of the challenges in combating cyber fraud over the next...
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Cyber, Cyber Security, UK Integrated Review 2021, Briefing Papers, UK
5G Cyber Security: A Risk-Management Approach
Occasional Papers, 14 February 2020James Sullivan and Rebecca Lucas
A risk-management approach is the best way to secure the UK's future 5G network.
China, Cyber, Cyber Security, Future UK Cyber Security Strategy Project, United States, Occasional Papers, UK, Domestic Security, Information, Intelligence, Technology, EuropePages
Three Perspectives on TikTok
Multimedia, 7 August 2020RUSI experts Elisabeth Braw, Sneha Dawda and Veerle Nouwens give their perspective on TikTok, the Chinese video-social sharing platform causing controversy in the United States
Tags: Cyber Security
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