Cyber Statecraft: The Challenges of Using Spyware Tools
Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities (CCICs) are a microcosm of a fundamental challenge for 21st century cyber statecraft.
CCICs encapsulate the tools and services that can be used to conduct offensive operations against IT systems. This could include bespoke products such as spyware tools and hacking-for-hire services.
CCICs have recently been in the spotlight because they have been the focus of an international diplomatic dialogue known as the Pall Mall Process. The purpose of this dialogue has been to find ways for countries, industry and civil society to encourage responsible use of CCICs to identify threats and keep citizens safe, whilst discouraging bad practices.
So how are they used, and what challenges do they pose to governments and the private sector?
In this video, part of RUSI’s Cyber Statecraft series, Dr Gareth Mott explains:
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Dr Gareth Mott
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Cyber and Tech
