The Oxford Cyber Forum
A dialogue on the evolving landscape of cyber conflict and security
27 June 2024, 13:00 - 18:30
Blavatnik School of Government
Open to the public
This event is free - please register below to attend
The Oxford Cyber Forum, created through a partnership between the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative (ECCRI) and the Blavatnik School of Government, serves as a crucial platform for dialogue among government officials, academics, civil society and private sector leaders on the evolving landscape of cyber conflict and security.
The Oxford Cyber Forum will consider a number of themes, including the cyber aspects of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, assessing their implications for future cyber warfare. The discussion will highlight NATO's place in cybersecurity and its strategic responses to threats. It will also cover the importance of public-private partnerships in strengthening cybersecurity and the role of new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in advancing cyber defence. The forum will also address the growing threat of ransomware and effective strategies for prevention and recovery to round out a focused exploration of current and future cybersecurity challenges.
The Forum will feature interventions from leading figures in cyber conflict and cybersecurity policy, including: David van Weel, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Innovation, Hybrid and Cyber; Jen Easterly, Director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and Emily Goldman, Cyber Strategist at US Cyber Command. The Forum will also feature a panel of senior representatives from the private sector and civil society.
About ECCRI
The European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative provides a European venue for academic and policy dialogue in Europe and beyond. ECCRI supports emerging talent through a year-long fellowship program aimed at highly skilled young European professionals. Additionally, ECCRI organizes workshops, engages in research, and runs Binding Hook, a dedicated media outlet.
Event Sponsorship
The Forum conveners would like to thank NATO for their valued contribution to supporting this event, demonstrating the importance of these discussions for international alliances on cyber defence.
Programme
Prior to the public event, there is a closed door workshop and lunch with Mandiant and NATO for early career academics and researchers. Please register your interest here if you would like to attend.
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| 13:00-13:15 |
Welcome remarks Speakers:
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| 13:15-14:45 |
Cyber Threat Landscape What are state actors doing differently today in cyberspace, than 3-5 years ago? Speakers:
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Charting the Course for Military Cyber Policy Speakers:
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History as an Indicator of Cybersecurity’s Future While history may not repeat itself, as each new milestone of human development is passed, it shares echoes of those that have come before. There are similar patterns, rhymes, and rhythms. Musicians learn from their progenitors, then use their imaginations to create the next generation of songs. For those of us in cybersecurity, we must study how we’ve gotten to where we are, then use our imaginations to anticipate where the cyber landscape is headed. We need only look to Russia’s war on Ukraine and CISA’s Shields Up campaign to find the blueprints for how we prepare for potential future conflicts, including in Asia. Join CISA Director Jen Easterly as she highlights the cyber threats we face globally, what the U.S. is doing to catalyse a sustainable approach to cybersecurity, and how we all have a role to play in the collective defence of global cyberspace.
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| 18:30-19:15 |
Drinks reception |
Speakers
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