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CSIS looks at how rapidly changing technology and cybersecurity are affecting the world in the twenty-first century. Issues covered include intelligence, surveillance, encryption, privacy, military technology, space, and more. Programs leading the research on this topic include the Strategic Technologies Program and the International Security Program.
Find the latest research from our scholars and CSIS events on this topic below.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites you to attend the inaugural event in our Synthetic Biology: The Ongoing Technology Revolution Series. This initial event will introduce the science of synthetic biology, as well as the opportunities and risks it presents to both national security and the global economy. This event will serve as the first of four events, which will convene a diverse set of experts to discuss the security and economic policy implications of this critical emerging technology.
Synthetic Biology: The Ongoing Technology Revolution Series
Emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 5G, and synthetic biology—drive security and economic competition and are increasingly shaping national strategies. To develop an effective strategy for synthetic biology, policy makers and the general public need a better understanding of synthetic biology’s underlying capabilities, state of development, and diverse applications. Through a series of four symposia, CSIS will explore synthetic biology’s wide-ranging applications—from advanced microelectronics and materials to nutrition and cosmetics —and opportunities to shape its future development in support of U.S. security and economic interests. This series will include targeted discussions on synthetic biology’s: * Present and future potential as a critical emerging technology; * Economic, societal, and international implications; * National security opportunities and risks; and * Implications for emerging technology policy.
CSIS hopes you will join us for our inaugural event on February 6and will continue the discussion in the events that follow.
This series of events is sponsored by Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
RSVPs will be re-confirmed via email from the Technology Policy team. Credentialed members of the press will receive instructions as part of a separate confirmation issued by the Office of External Relations. For more information, contact wcrumpler@csis.org.
In November 2018, the Department of Justice unveiled the China Initiative, which was established to fulfill the Department’s strategic priority of confronting national security threats presented by the People’s Republic of China, with a particular emphasis placed on the policies and practices that seek to challenge U.S. technological and scientific leadership. This half-day event brings together high-level officials from the U.S. government, private industry and academia, to discuss the most timely and relevant issues regarding the Department of Justice’s efforts to counter this economic malfeasance.
Agenda
8:00 am — Welcome by James Lewis, CSIS, and John Demers, Assistant Attorney General for National Security
8:05 am — Opening remarks by Christopher Wray, FBI Director
8:25 am — Threat Briefing by William Evanina, Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center
8:45 am — China case overview
- Adam Hickey, Deputy Assistant Attorney General
- John Brown, Assistant Director, Counterintelligence Division, FBI
9:05 am — U.S. Attorney Panel – “The China Initiative”
- Moderated by Brian Benczkowski, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division
- Jay Town, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama
- Andrew Lelling, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
- Richard Donoghue, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York
- Erin Nealy Cox, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
9:45 am — Break
10:00 am — Keynote address by William Barr, U.S. Attorney General
10:30 am — Industry Experience Panel
- Moderated by Aruna Viswanatha, Wall Street Journal Justice Department Correspondent
- William Zarit, The Cohen Group
- Jeremie Waterman, President, China Center, Vice President, Greater China, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- John Neuffer, President and CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association
- John Carlin, Former Assistant Attorney General for National Security
11:20 am — Academic Experience Panel
- Moderated by Jude Blanchette, Freeman Chair in China Studies, CSIS
- Dr. Doug Girod, Chancellor of Kansas University
- Dr. Greg Fenves, President of the University of Texas at Austin
- Dr. Mary Sue Coleman, President of the Association of American Universities
- Dr. Michael Lauer, Deputy Director for Extramural Research at NIH
12:10 pm — Closing remarks by John Demers, Assistant Attorney General for National Security
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
In recent years, the number and variety of cybersecurity products and services has grown rapidly. One survey found that organizations use an average of 47 different cybersecurity tools across their networks. This has created challenges for organizations, who can find it difficult to make all of these different products interoperable. What could help would be a common set of standards, protocols, taxonomies, and open source code that can tie these cybersecurity tools together. This event will examine the progress of efforts to develop standards such as the Open Cybersecurity Alliance, and ask what the federal government and private firms can do to help advance interoperability.
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
This past October, Google scientists used a quantum computer to solve in just 200 seconds a calculation that would have taken a conventional computer more than 10,000 years. This and other recent milestones drive home the point that quantum computing is no longer a technology of the future—it’s already here and already being used. As quantum computing continues to grow more powerful and more accessible, it will reshape everything from artificial intelligence to encryption. To discuss the future and impact of quantum technologies, join us for a fireside chat with Hartmut Neven, Head of Quantum Computing at Google.
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
In an era of global technological competition and diffusion of innovation, the United States must uphold the twin pillars of national security and national innovation. There is a clear need for greater cooperation and engagement on the challenge set within government; between federal, state, and local levels; between governments; and between the public and private sectors. By recognizing its comparative strengths and weaknesses, the United States federal government can take measured steps that increase its chances of success and guard against risks.
CSIS’s Global Security Forum focuses on the challenges that emerging technologies pose to U.S. security and the policy priorities needed. The event will feature a keynote address from Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and the launch of a new report highlighting insights from the 2019 GSF Experts’ Workshop and actionable recommendations to inform a more effective U.S. federal government approach to emerging technologies.
Event Agenda
8:30 AM: Registration Check-In
9:00 AM: Opening Remarks
9:10 AM: Keynote Address on "Maintaining the U.S. National Security Innovation Base"
Hon. Mark T. Esper
Secretary of Defense
Followed by a moderated discussion with
Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks
Senior Vice President; Henry A. Kissinger Chair; and Director, International Security Program
Center for Strategic and International Studies
9:50 AM: Presentation of Report Findings
Samuel Brannen
Director, Risk and Foresight Group
Center for Strategic and International Studies
10:00 AM: Panel Discussion on "Emerging Technologies Governance"
Gabrielle Burrell
Minister Counsellor Defense Policy
Embassy of Australia
Mr. Andrew P. Hunter
Director, Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Dr. Jason G. Matheny
Founding Director, Center for Security and Emerging Technology and former Director, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity
Ms. Suzanne Spaulding
Senior Advisor, Homeland Security, International Security Program
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Brigadier General Benjamin Watson
Vice Chief of Naval Research; Commanding General, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory
U.S. Marine Corps
11:00 AM: Adjourn
This event is made possible through support from Leonardo DRS.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) invites you to attend a conversation with SAIC’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Defense Systems Customer Group Jim Scanlon. Mr. Scanlon is responsible for leading strategy, business development, and program execution for approximately $2.9 billion in support to the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Defense Logistics Agency.
The discussion will explore the implications of the growing emphasis on technology competition with near peers and how the benefits of big data and artificial intelligence, highlighted in the Army Future Command data strategy, could be brought to the operating force. These overarching issues have important implications for technical services companies, whether they develop algorithms or balance system engineering tradeoffs. Jim Scanlon will discuss not only the role SAIC may play, but will also analyze the larger services market as it has been shaped by the complexity of multi-domain operations that are reliant on a diverse mix of interacting systems.
The purpose of the Main Street Defense event series is to highlight the unique opportunities and challenges faced by ‘Main Street’ companies in the defense industry. By broadening the conversation to include entities headquartered in America’s towns and cities beyond the top five defense contractors, and by providing a public platform for discussion, CSIS engage new voices and provides a setting for a dialogue on important factors affecting the entire defense and security sector today, different from those that we usually hear about.
Mr. Andrew Hunter will moderate the discussion with Mr. Scanlon. Please join us on Thursday, January 23 for this timely conversation.
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
Featuring
As the world becomes increasingly urban and digital, smart cities are emerging as ground-zero for new approaches to development and governance. On Thursday, January 23rd, CSIS will convene a diverse panel of experts to distinguish between leading smart city models and discuss how their technologies, including in the areas of public safety and surveillance, are impacting the power of citizens, governments, and corporations, both within and between countries.
Featuring keynote remarks by:
Dr. Sokwoo Rhee, Associate Director for Cyber-Physical Systems Innovation, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
A presentation by:
Jonathan E. Hillman, Director of the Reconnecting Asia Project and Senior Fellow of the Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS
And a panel discussion with:
Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens, Assistant Professor, University of Missouri
Michelle Holland, Director of Consulting & Deals, PwC Canada and former Chief Advocate for the Innovation Economy, City of Toronto
AbhaJoshi-Ghani, Senior Adviser, World Bank
Michael Sherwood, Director of Technology and Innovation, City of Las Vegas
Moderated by:
Peter Raymond, Senior Associate, CSIS
Digital technologies are creating new challenges for law enforcement agencies around the world. Cybercrime is proliferating due to the growing sophistication of online criminal networks and the difficulties of trans-national enforcement. Investigations of traditional crimes are also becoming more difficult as encryption, ephemerality, and other technical measures create obstacles for accessing digital evidence. This event will examine how global cooperation can help to address these issues in a way that ensures a balance between the protection of civil liberties and the needs of the law enforcement community.
2:15 pm - Registration
2:30 pm - Keynote
Ferdinand Grapperhaus, Dutch Minister of Justice and Security
2:50 pm - Moderated Panel Discussion
Theo van der Plas, Deputy Chief Constable, Dutch National Program Director Cybercrime and Digitization
Jennifer Daskal, Professor and Faculty Director of the Tech, Law, Security Program at American University Washington College of Law
Matthew Noyes, Director of Cyber Policy and Strategy at the U.S. Secret Service
Thos. Gregory Motta, Senior Science and Technology Policy Advisor, FBI Lawful Access Initiative
Moderated by Catherine Lotrionte, Senior Associate, CSIS Technology Policy Program
3:20 pm - Audience Q&A
3:50 pm - Closing Thoughts
4:00 pm - END
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
Steve Grobman is Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at McAfee.
In this role, he sets the technical strategy and direction to create technologies that protect smart, connected computing devices and infrastructure worldwide. Grobman leads McAfee’s development of next generation cyber-defense and data science technologies, threat and vulnerability research and internal CISO and IT organizations. Prior to joining McAfee, he dedicated more than two decades to senior technical leadership positions related to cybersecurity at Intel Corporation where he was an Intel Fellow. He has written numerous technical papers and books and holds 27 U.S. patents. He earned his bachelor's degree in computer science from North Carolina State University.
, Jeanette ManfraAssistant Director for Cybersecurity, Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Ms. Manfra leads the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission of protecting and strengthening the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Previously, Ms. Manfra served as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C) for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) before the agency became CISA on November 16, 2018. Prior to this position, Ms. Manfra served as Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity and Director for Strategy, Policy, and Plans for NPPD. Ms. Manfra also served as Senior Counselor for Cybersecurity to the Secretary of Homeland Security and Director for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity on the National Security Council staff at the White House. At DHS, she held multiple positions in the Cybersecurity Division, including advisor for the Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity and Communications and Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Communications, during which time she led the Department’s efforts in establishing the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network. Before joining DHS, Jeanette served in the U.S. Army as a communications specialist and a Military Intelligence Officer.
, Matt TurekProgram Manager, Information Innovation Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Dr. Matt Turek joined DARPA’s Information Innovation Office (I2O) as a program manager in July 2018. His research interests include computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and their application to problems with significant societal impact. Prior to his position at DARPA, Turek was at Kitware, Inc., where he led a team developing computer vision technologies. His research focused on multiple areas, including large scale behavior recognition and modeling; object detection and tracking; activity recognition; normalcy modeling and anomaly detection; and image indexing and retrieval. Turek has made significant contributions to multiple DARPA and Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) efforts and has transitioned large scale systems for operational use. Before joining Kitware, Turek worked for GE Global Research, conducting research in medical imaging and industrial inspection. Turek holds a Doctor of Philosophy in computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Marquette University, and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Clarkson University. His doctoral work focused on combinatorial optimization techniques for computer vision problems. Turek is a co-inventor on 14 patents and co-author of multiple publications, primarily in computer vision.
Moderated byJames A. Lewis, SVP & Director, CSIS Technology Policy Program
1:45PM - Registration Opens
2:00PM - Speaker Introductions
2:05PM - Opening Remarks
2:20PM - Moderated Discussion...
There are deep interconnections between the U.S. and Chinese economies, and China has built its technology base on what it has acquired from the West. China’s government and some Chinese companies will use any means, legal or illegal, to acquire technology. The United States’ relationship with China cannot continue unchanged, but given the interconnections, change must be managed carefully. This event will focus on how the U.S. can modernize its technology transfer policies to manage risks without damaging American innovation.
Michael Brown, Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Department of Defense
With offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin and at the Pentagon, DIU’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of commercial technology into the military and access and stimulate the national security innovation base. Previously, Michael served two years (2016-2018) as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow at the Defense Department. He is the co-author of a Pentagon study on China’s participation in the U.S. venture ecosystem, a catalyst for the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) providing expanded jurisdiction to CFIUS. Additionally, he led the initiative for a new Defense Department-sponsored investment vehicle, National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) to fund dual-use hardware technology companies.
Eileen M. Albanese, Director, Office of National Security and Technology Transfer Controls, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
Eileen Albanese is the Director of the Office of National Security and Technology Transfer Controls (NSTIC). NSTTC is responsible within the Bureau of Industry and Security for issues related to national security export and reexport controls. Previously, Ms. Albanese served as the Director of the Office of Exporter Services (OExS). She entered the Department of Commerce in 1976 to work in the International Trade Administration on the Tokyo Round of the Multilateral Trade Negotiations. She holds a B.A. in International Affairs from the George Washington University.
David Hanke, Partner, Arent Fox LLP
Dave’s practice centers on matters involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and emerging technologies. He previously spent 12 years on Capitol Hill, serving in a variety of national security staff positions, and three years on active duty in the U.S. Army. While at the Senate Intelligence Committee, Dave was the primary staff architect of Sen. John Cornyn’s Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA), the most sweeping overhaul of CFIUS’s processes and jurisdiction in its 44-year existence.
Thomas Feddo, Assistant Secretary for Investment Security, U.S. Department of Treasury.
Mr. Feddo serves as the county’s first assistant secretary of the Treasury for investment security, overseeing national security reviews undertaken by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Prior to his current position, Mr. Feddo served as the U.S. Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Investment Security, and as a partner at Alston & Bird working in their International Trade & Regulatory Group.
Moderated by
James A. Lewis, SVP and Director, CSIS Technology Policy Program
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
The CSIS Technology Policy Program invites you to a discussion and release of a new report on the state of China's AI innovation ecosystem.
Around the world policymakers have recognized the critical importance of AI to economic growth and competitiveness, as well as national power. Few countries have embraced this view as fervently as China. China sees an opportunity to catapult itself into a position of global leadership in the AI age. The world has taken notice. AI has taken center stage in the “technology cold war” between the United States and China, and the “AI race” between them has become a central theme in global debates around the future of emerging technologies. Please join us for an interactive discussion with senior experts on the state of the Chinese AI ecosystem, and how the U.S. should respond to China’s progress in AI.
This report launch is part of the China Innovation Policy Series, and made possible by support from our partners: Microsoft Corporation, the General Electric Foundation, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Semiconductor Industry Association, and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
The United States is deeply concerned about China’s economic rise for both economic and national security reasons. An implicit assumption of this concern is the view that China’s state–led innovation system is a successful alternative to the more market-driven system in the United States and the West. To what extent is this assumption correct? Leading China economists Loren Brandt (University of Toronto) and Thomas Rawski (University of Pittsburgh) present the findings from their latest book, Policy, Regulation, and Innovation in China’s Electricity and Telecom Industries. They and several contributors address this big question by analyzing Chinese industrial policy and the actual performance of Chinese companies in two sectors central to China’s innovation drive.
Please join the Freeman Chair in China Studies on September 26 as Brandt and Rawski present their findings, which identify both the strengths and weaknesses of Chinese efforts, and discuss the implications for China’s economic trajectory and possible American policy responses. Following their presentation, Jane Nakano, Senior Fellow in CSIS Energy and National Security Program, will provide initial commentary. Scott Kennedy, Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, will moderate Q&A with the audience.
Copies of Brandt and Rawski's book will be available for sale at the event.
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Northeastern University invite you to attend a half-day public conference titled Implementing Innovation: The 21st Century National Security Innovation Partnership Conference on September 23 at the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ headquarters-- located at 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
The half-day conference will include a discussion between Northeastern University’s President, Dr. Joseph E. Aoun, and Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Dr. Steven Walker, followed by an expert panel. Please see the agenda below for more details on speakers.
The conference will include discussion topics related to the 21 century national security innovation partnership, and bring together leaders from government, academia, and industry to discuss how to deliver a lasting culture of innovation in support of national security. This partnership between national security leadership, technology developers in industry, and the nation’s academic research institutions promises to continue producing decades of advancements applicable to defense and the broader economy, and is recognized as a major U.S. advantage in the most recent national security strategy.
The event’s speakers will address four specific issues:
Please join us on September 23 for this timely conversation. Follow the conversation on social media: @NationalSecurityInnovation, @Northeastern, @CSIS, @CSIS_ISP and @PresidentAoun.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM - Registration
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM - Introduction
Hon. Sean O'Keefe,
Syracuse University Maxwell School; Senior Adviser at CSIS
Mr. Andrew P. Hunter, CSIS Director, Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group & Senior Fellow, International Security Program
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - Session 1: Keynote Discussion on The 21st Century National Security Innovation Partnership
Dr. Joseph E. Aoun, President, Northeastern University Dr. Steven H. Walker, Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM - Coffee Break
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Session 2: Panel Discussion
This panel will focus on how the 21 Century National Security Innovation Partnership supports the development of STEM talent for national security, incubates promising technological firms, fosters technology and process innovation, enables human-machine teaming, and supports cyber and supply chain security.
Dr. Lisa Porter, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, U.S. Department of Defense Dr. David E. Luzzi, Senior Vice Provost for Research & Vice President of the Innovation Campus, Northeastern University Dr. Robie I. Samanta Roy, Vice President, Technology, Government Affairs, Lockheed Martin Dr. William LaPlante, Senior Vice President & General Manager, MITRE National Security Sector
12:30 PM –...
How does cyber conflict affect civilians? The threat and risks of cyber conflict are increasing, but it is unclear how principles of international humanitarian law apply. Cyber attacks can be precise in their effect, but many have caused unanticipated consequences, disrupting shipping companies, national healthcare systems or city services. With the advent of the internet of things, where many more devices and services will be vulnerable to cyber attack, civilian populations are more connected and digitally exposed than ever. Does increasing cyber conflict between states risk unanticipated humanitarian costs? Conversely, could cyber operations reduce the risk to civilian populations by giving states an alternative to traditional kinetic options? What kind of rules are possible to best reduce risk and guide state behavior? Join us for an interactive discussion of the humanitarian implications of cyber conflict.
Panelists will include: Colonel Gary Corn, Director and Adjunct Professor, American University, Washington College of Law; Shanthi Kalathil, Senior Director of the International Forum for Democratic Studies, National Endowment for Democracy
Moderator: James Andrew Lewis, Senior Vice President and Director, Technology Policy Program, CSIS
This event was made possible through the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
The UN and World Bank envision that by 2030 every individual in the world will have a digital identity. Digital ID promises to transform Africa's economic and political landscape. It holds the power to unlock more inclusive digital economies, increase access to government services, and elevate political accountability. As African nations move forward with ID programs, however, it is imperative that they adopt standard laws and norms that ensure data protection and regional interoperability.
Join the CSIS Africa Program for a discussion on September 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the role that digital identity will play in Africa’s future. Vera Songwe, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), will first deliver a keynote address via video conference and explore how ECA, in conjunction with the African Union and the Omidyar Network, is spearheading a framework that will empower and protect citizens through digital identification technology. Magdi Amin (Omidyar Network), Christopher Burns (U.S. Global Development Lab USAID), and Vyjayanti Desai (World Bank, Identification for Development Initiative (ID4D)) will then address how digital identity can unlock the digital economy and digital trade in Africa, as well as African-led initiatives to implement normative frameworks regulating digital identity, and potential avenues for U.S. private sector and government support.
This event is made possible through support from the Omidyar Network.
The development of 5G technologies is a focus of intense competition. This event will focus on how the United States can best work to develop a common approach to 5G security while remaining at the forefront of 5G innovation. Please join us for interactive discussions with senior leaders in industry and government.
Agenda
2:30 pm — Opening Remarks by Director Christopher Krebs, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2:40 pm — Industry Panel – “Security in 5G”
Moderator
Kim Hart, Managing Editor, Axios
Panelists
Jason Boswell, Head of Security, Network Product Solutions, North America, Ericsson
John Godfrey, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Samsung
Susie Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Qualcomm
Peter Lord, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Oracle
3:25 pm — Conversation on the International Landscape of 5G with Ambassador Robert Strayer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber and International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State
3:55 pm — Industry Panel – “Innovation in 5G”
Moderator
Denise Zheng, Vice President, Business Roundtable
Panelists
Eric Wenger, Director, Cybersecurity and Privacy Policy, Cisco
Kevin Linehan, Vice President, Office of Chief Technology Officer, CommScope
Chris Boyer, Assistant Vice President, Global Public Policy, AT&T
Valerie J. Parker, Director, PE Network and Edge Compute Business and Technical Strategy, Intel
4:40 pm — Panel - "U.S. Government Approach to 5G Innovation and Security"
Moderator
Clete Johnson, Senior Fellow, CSIS & Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
Panelists
Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Director Christopher Krebs, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Jennifer Lane, Senior Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce
This event is made possible with support from Business Roundtable.
Telecom technology is changing again, and it's more than the move to 5G. How and when it changes will have a major effect on key issues like Huawei's efforts to dominate the telecom market, supply chain diversity, and how your phone, car or factory connects to the internet. New technologies will reshape the security debate and markets. Please join us for an interactive discussion of the policy and business implication of the future of 5G.
Agenda 8:45 am - Registration
9:00 am - Introductions
James A. Lewis
Senior Vice President & Director, CSIS Technology Policy Program
9:05 am - Moderated Discussion
Chris Boyer
Assistant Vice President of Global Public Policy, AT&T
Travis Russell
Director of Cybersecurity, Oracle
Stein Lundby
Head of Corporate Technology Strategy, Qualcomm
Thierry Maupilé
Executive VP, Chief Strategy & Product Management
Moderated by James A. Lewis
10:00 am - Audience Q&A
10:30 am - End
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
The Yes Team Martijn Rasser
Senior Fellow, Technology and National Security Program
Center for a New American Security
Dan David
Founder
Wolfpack Research LLC
vs.
The No Team
Paul Triolo
Practice Head, Geo-Technology
Eurasia Group
Erin Ennis
Senior Vice President
US-China Business Council
In May 2019 the Trump administration took several steps aimed at limiting the business activities of Huawei because of national security concerns. The president issued an executive order banning the sale of Huawei products in the United States, expanding restrictions that were first applied to federal government agencies. Furthermore, the Commerce Department placed Huawei on its “Entities List,” banning American firms from supplying products and services to Huawei. Four days later, the Commerce Department issued a “Temporary General License” (TGL) allowing firms to provide support for previously concluded business. The TGL is set to expire on August 19. These steps represent not only a major adjustment in American treatment of Huawei and potentially American policy toward China, but also how the world should manage the increasingly fraught technology-national security nexus.
This event features a formal debate on the question, “Should the United States severely restrict Huawei’s business?” Arguing “yes” is the team of Martijn Rasser of the Center for a New American Security and Dan David of Wolfpack Research LLC. Arguing “no” is the team of Paul Triolo of the Eurasia Group and Erin Ennis from the US-China Business Council. CSIS’s Scott Kennedy will moderate the debate as well as the subsequent follow-up discussion with the participants and audience about the pros and cons of specific actions toward Huawei and the implications for US-China relations, American foreign policy, and the shape of the global economy.
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
Keynote Remarks
Norman R. Augustine
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lockheed Martin; former Undersecretary of the Army; current member of advisory boards to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Energy
Introduced by
Matthew P. Goodman
Senior Vice President and Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS
Followed by an expert panel discussion including:
Mikko Huotari
Deputy Director, Mercator Institute for China Studies
Dr. Richard Lester
Associate Provost for International Activities, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harvey Rishikof
Director of Policy and Cyber Security Research and Visiting Research Professor at the University of Maryland
Moderated by
Stephanie Segal
Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS
Over the past year, the United States has introduced several new policy initiatives to limit foreign access to critical technologies, including tightening inbound investment screening procedures and expanding export controls on emerging and foundational technologies. At a Senate Intelligence Hearing on Worldwide Threats in February 2018, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned of other countries “exploiting the very open research and development environment” in the United States and counterintelligence risks from “nontraditional collectors, especially in the academic setting, whether it’s professors, scientists, students.” The United States is reevaluating its posture on foreign research collaboration. Various U.S. government agencies have increased scrutiny of researchers from sensitive countries while recent legislative proposals would restrict foreign students’ access to certain research projects.
Policymakers have to evaluate the tensions between national security and an open and welcoming investment and innovation environment, as well as the degree to which such efforts should be coordinated with allies and partners. Notably, officials will have to decide whether to expand limits on research collaboration, while ensuring the United States remains the premier destination for top global talent.
Please join the CSIS Simon Chair in Political Economy at 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 4, for keynote remarks by Norman R. Augustine, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lockheed Martin, former Undersecretary of the Army, and current member of advisory boards to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Energy, followed by an expert panel discussion on balancing national security concerns with research competitiveness.
This event is made possible through the generous support of member governments of the CSIS Allied Economic Forum.
Please join us for a public event on initiatives for securing the software supply chain on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the CSIS headquarters.
Within the U.S. government, there is increasing awareness of and movement on the need for a coordinated strategy to prevent, identify, and respond to threats stemming from the software supply chain throughout the acquisition process. At this event, we will discuss some of the various initiatives, including the Department of Defense’s Deliver Uncompromised, along with work at the Carnegie Mellon, BSA | The Software Alliance, and the Department of Commerce, designed to minimize the risk of compromised software infiltrating critical systems.
Opening Speech 1:00 pm -
Registration 12:45 pm -
William Stephens,Director, Counterintelligence, Defense Security Service, Department of Defense
Moderated Discussion 1:15 pm -
Allan Friedman, Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives, National Telecommunications Information Administration
Bob Metzger, Co-Author MITRE "Deliver Uncompromised"; Head of DC Office, Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, P.C.
Tommy Ross, Senior Director, Privacy, BSA | The Software Alliance
Roberta Stempfley, Director, CERT Division, Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute
Derek Weeks, Vice President, Sonatype Inc.
Moderated by
James A. Lewis, SVP and Director, CSIS Technology Policy Program
2:45 pm - Audience Q&A
3:00 pm - End
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
Please join us for a discussion on emerging technology trends and national security with James A. Lewis, CSIS Senior Vice President and Director of the Technology Policy Program, and Edward Screven, Oracle’s Chief Corporate Architect, on Monday March 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Jim Lewis and Edward Screven will discuss the unprecedented security risks being faced by the public and private sectors, and how the latest in emerging technology trends can mitigate these risks.
This event will take place at the Newseum, and will be open to the public and press. Registration will be capped at 140 for this event. Please register through this webpage, and your registration will be confirmed via email.
Guests should enter via the C Street, NW/Group Entrance. Doors open at 10:00 am. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.
This event has been organized to comply with congressional gift rules as a “reception” (House Rule 25.5(a)(4)(A) & Senate Rule 35.1(c)(22)). Food and refreshments provided will be limited to a continental breakfast and beverages. Attendance at this event is at no cost to government personnel when appropriate under applicable laws and agency policies.
This event is made possible by Oracle Corporation.
A fragmented model of digital governance is emerging. Data regulation, technical and ethical standards, and market leadership are all in flux, raising questions about whose rules, if any, will become the global standard. This CSIS Simon Chair event will look at the evolution of technology and digital governance in the world’s major economies – the United States, Europe, China, and Japan – and how competing visions and differing priorities are shaping national and regional approaches to digital governance.
Featuring a keynote address from Representative Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
Closing remarks from former Deputy US Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Holleyman
Expert panel featuring:
- Peter Fatelnig, Minister Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy, Delegation of the European Union to the United States
- Naoki Ota, Founder, New Stories Ltd. Former Special Adviser to the Minister, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan
- Diane Rinaldo, Deputy Assistant Secretary, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Department of Commerce
- Paul Triolo, Practice Head, Geotechnology, Eurasia Group
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Shaundra Watson, Director, Policy, BSA | The Software Alliance
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Stephanie Segal (Moderator), Simon Chair Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, CSIS
This event was made possible by support from the Japanese Embassy.
Please join us for an armchair discussion on responses to national security threats in cyberspace from the Department of Justice, featuring John P. Carlin, Former Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division; and John C. Demers, Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, on Tuesday, January 15th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the CSIS headquarters.
In his new book, Dawn of the Code War,Mr. Carlin discusses the rise of cyber threats from U.S. adversaries, and the strategies that have been developed to combat them. At this event, Mr. Carlin and Mr. Demers will discuss the nature of these threats and, more importantly, the U.S. response, including indictments of Russian, Chinese, Iranian, and North Korean nationals. The discussion will focus on the actions the Department of Justice is already taking to combat cyber threats and mitigate risks, and how this could change the cyber threat environment.
John P. Carlin
Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP; Former Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, Department of Justice
John C. Demers
Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, Department of Justice
Moderated by
James A. Lewis
Senior Vice President and Director, CSIS Technology Policy Program
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
This discussion, following the midterm elections, will assess what we saw--and didn't see--in those elections. It will also examine foreign influence operations that go beyond elections to undermine other democratic institutions, such as our justice system, and democracy itself. Finally, we will discuss ways to counter this national security threat.
This event is made possible with the help of the American Bar Association Committee on Law and National Security and the financial support of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Democracy Fund.
Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies for a Smart Women, Smart Power conversation with Julie Sweet, Chief Executive Officer of Accenture North America. She will discuss artificial intelligence, innovation, and re-skilling the workforce for the future.
Ms. Sweet leads Accenture's business in the United States, its largest market, as well as Canada. She is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. Prior to assuming this role, she served as Accenture’s general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer. Before joining Accenture in 2010, she was a partner in the Corporate department of Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP.
Julie Sweet is a leader on issues including innovation, the impact of technology on business, and inclusion and diversity. In 2018, she was named to FORTUNE’s list of “Most Powerful Women” for the third consecutive year. Ms. Sweet co-chairs the Canada-United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders. In addition, she serves on the Board of the Business Roundtable and chairs the Business Roundtable’s Technology Committee.
Ms. Sweet holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Claremont McKenna College and a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School.
This event is made possible through support from Citi.
Join the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group and the International Security Program for a discussion on national security, artificial intelligence, and the nexus between AI’s national security applications and its broader commercial applications. At this launch event, we will present the research and findings of our newest report, Artificial Intelligence and National Security: The Importance of the AI Ecosystem. A public panel discussion will follow, where dialogue will focus on opportunities and challenges in AI investment, adoption, and operational management in the context of national and international security.
This report is made possible by the generous support from Thales USA, Inc.
Blockchain is a game-changing technology that has the power to unleash a new era in supply chain management and communication. Join the CSIS Scholl Chair as we review how blockchain can be used to solve complex business problems across various sectors and areas of life, assess myths and challenges surrounding blockchain, and, in particular, to discuss what the U.S. government’s policy should be regarding blockchain.
This event is made possible with the generous support of IBM.
Please join us on Tuesday, October 30, for a panel discussion on securing election systems against cyber attacks ahead of the midterm elections in November and the presidential election in 2020.
Following the 2016 election, in which election systems in at least 21 states were targeted by malicious cyber actors, several studies have put forth proposals to secure election systems against cyber threats and restore public trust in the election process, but implementing consistent baseline security practices remains challenging.
The panel will discuss progress that has been made since the 2016 election, and assess ongoing efforts at the state and national level to secure election systems. Panelists will also discuss what gaps and vulnerabilities still remain, and what steps can be taken in preparation for the upcoming elections.
9:00 am - Introductory Remarks
William Carter, Deputy Director, Technology Policy Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
9:15 am - Panel Discussion
, President and CEO, Center for Internet Security John Gilligan
, Director, National Risk Management Center, Department of Homeland Security Robert Kolasky
, Senior Director, Cyber Protection Solutions, Raytheon CompanyJon Check
, Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission Brian Newby
Moderated by
Suzanne Spaulding, Senior Adviser, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Former Undersecretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security
This event is made possible by support from Raytheon Company.
Please join us on Wednesday, October 10, for a discussion on a new CSIS report Modernizing the Social Security Number (SSN), with opening keynote remarks by Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX). Congressman Johnson is a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means where he serves as the Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee. The opening remarks will be followed by remarks by Candace Worley, Vice President and Chief Technical Strategist at McAfee, and a panel discussion.
The main identity credential in the U.S. is a paper Social Security Card largely unchanged since the 1930s. The SSN serves as a starting point for confirming identity in the U.S. and is central to the U.S. economy, but it is easily stolen and not designed to work in a digital environment. Modernizing the SSN with a secure process for verifying its use would make it harder to steal and create a foundation for innovation in authentication technology.
The panel will discuss the challenges in improving identity authentication systems and what initial steps can be taken to improve privacy and security. We will also discuss the issues that have arisen from using the SSN as an authenticator and explore potential models for a modernized identity system.
8:45 am—Light Refreshments
9:00 am—Opening Keynote Remarks
Congressman Sam Johnson (R - TX), Chairman, Social Security Subcommittee
9:05 am—Keynote Remarks
Candace Worley, Vice President and Chief Technical Strategist, McAfee, LLC
9:20 am—Panel Discussion
Paul Rosenzweig, Senior fellow, R Street Institute
Naomi Lefkovitz, Senior Privacy Policy Advisor, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Candace Worley, Vice President and Chief Technical Strategist, McAfee, LLC
Moderated by
James A. Lewis, Senior Vice President, Center for Strategic and International Studies
This event is made possible by general support to CSIS.
Blockchain is increasingly recognized as a potentially transformative technology for business transaction infrastructure with its decentralized and transparent networks which form nodes or “blocks” linked by cryptography. Although its decentralized networks make blockchain less vulnerable to cyberattacks, it poses challenges for governments seeking to understand the technology’s many applications and develop appropriate regulatory “rules of the road.” How are governments thinking about the increased use of blockchain technology and its regulatory environment? How are businesses viewing the future of blockchain? What are the future trends in this space? Please join us on September 12th as our distinguished panel of experts will discuss the future of blockchain technology.
This event is made possible by the generous support of the Embassy of Lichtenstein.
Join Andrew Colvin, Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), as he discusses the implications of destabilization in fragile and failed states for combatting transnational terrorism and organized crime in the West. After Commissioner Colvin’s remarks, Seth G. Jones, Harold Brown Chair and Director of the CSIS Transnational Threats Project, will host a moderated armchair discussion. This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
Governments around the world face daunting challenges in securing cyberspace, protecting online privacy, and managing the flows of data. As these governments consider laws and policies to confront these challenges, there is growing divergence of approaches across the European Union, Asia, and the United States, potentially fragmenting global markets. With regional views from Europe and Estonia, China, India, and the United States, our discussion will focus on the need for harmonization and cooperation on global approaches to cybersecurity and regulating emerging technologies.
Discussion will be moderated by Samm Sacks, senior fellow, Technology Policy Program, and speakers will include Chris Painter, the former coordinator for cyber issues at the U.S. Department of State; Helen Popp, the second secretary of digital policy and economic affairs at the Estonian Embassy; Tommy Ross, the senior director for Policy at BSA | The Software Alliance; and Jay Gullish, the head for digital economy, media and entertainment at the U.S.-India Business Council.
Light refreshments will be served from 9:00 - 9:30 AM.
This event is made possible through the support of BSA| The Software Alliance.
Join us for a series of discussions with experts from industry, law enforcement, and government on how the recent passage of the CLOUD Act will reshape how U.S. and other law enforcement agencies can access cross-border data to conduct investigations.
9:00 AMCoffee & light refreshments
9:30 AM Panel I:US Warrants for Data, Conflict of Laws and Comity Analysis in the aftermath of the CLOUD Act
Sandra Moser, David Bitkower, Alexander Berengaut, Kelly Hagedorn
10:30 am Panel II: Future of Cross-border Law Enforcement Cooperation
Kevin Adams, Hasan Ali, Richard Downing, Jennifer Daskal
Additional speakers to be announced.
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
Building effective cyber defenses is a major challenge for defense planners, just as missile defense has been since the original Strategic Defense Initiative. In both realms the offense has the advantage, making effective defense difficult. Missile defense, however, now has several decades of experience producing and fielding new technologies. Are there lessons to be learned — or avoided?
The Project on Military and Diplomatic History will host a panel discussion of CSIS experts on the history of missile defense, its experience in developing new technologies, and what these tell us about the challenges for building effective cyber defenses. The session will include a briefing by U.S. Army Captain James Torrence on his award-winning essay “Cyber Defense and the Strategic Defense Initiative”.
This event was made possible by donations in support of the Project on Military and Diplomatic History.
Russian efforts to sow discord in democratic societies have leveraged traditional covert and clandestine tools, military confrontation, and new technologies such as social media platforms, to shape political events beyond their borders. This approach is low cost, seemingly low risk, and has been more successful than Russian leaders could have imagined. Responding to these tactics requires some kind of response if we are to change Russian behavior. Join us for a public discussion of what are the options are for responding to Russian activities. Speakers will discuss what tools the U.S. government has at its disposal to impose consequences and combat Russian encroachment.
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
The Technology Policy Program invites you to the launch of our upcoming report, A National Machine Intelligence Strategy for the United States.
The United States is at the precipice of a defining moment in history. Over the past five years, progress in machine intelligence (MI) has greatly accelerated. From the defeat of Go champion Lee Sedol by DeepMind’s AlphaGo program to the first deployments of fully-autonomous vehicles on public roads, recent events are challenging us to re-evaluate what may soon be possible for computerized systems. MI systems have already begun to quietly pervade a growing share of businesses, governments, and individual lives around the world, and we are only just beginning to grasp the impacts that this technological revolution will have on our economy, our society, and our national security. In our paper, we outline they key elements of a comprehensive national strategy for the United States to promote the safe and responsible development of MI, and to maintain U.S. leadership in MI technology. MI will transform both economic and strategic power around the world, and leadership in MI technology will be essential to securing our future.
This project is made possible with support from Booz Allen Hamilton.
This event will coincide with the release of a new CSIS/McAfee report on the state of cybercrime in 2018. This is the third report on the cost of cybercrime that CSIS has done with McAfee (“The Economic Impact of Cybercrime,” 2013, and “Net Losses,” 2014). Our latest report finds that cybercrime is relentless, undiminished, and unlikely to stop. Join us for a discussion on the report findings, trends and challenges related to the proliferation of cybercrime, and what governments, industry, and technology users can do to deter cyber criminals and improve the security of the ecosystem.
A light breakfast will be provided beginning at 8:00 a.m. The discussion will begin at 8:30 a.m.
This event is made possible with support from McAfee Inc.
Please join the Simon Chair in Political Economy for an event on February 13, 2018, at 9:00am on the importance of cooperation on international standards in emerging technologies. As developments in artificial intelligence (AI), fifth generation (5G) mobile networks, big data, and autonomous vehicles become key drivers in the global economy, shaping the international dialogue on standards around new technologies has become essential to commercial and strategic interests. As technological leaders, the U.S. and Japan are well positioned to lead this effort and to ensure that fair, transparent, and efficient standards are put in place that will encourage continued innovation and efficiency, consumer welfare, and security.
Featuring an expert panel, this event seeks to explore some of the key technologies where this debate is already underway, the actors involved in this space, and the competition to shape the emerging technological landscape.
This event is made possible with the generous support of the Embassy of Japan.
Please join the Freeman Chair for an exciting presentation by Georgia State University's Maria Repnikova, who will share with us the ways in which the Chinese party-state has adapted to the latest media technology environment and has changed not only the content of its message but the means by which it reaches its audiences. Professor Repnikova will put these developments in larger context and share illustrative examples from the Chinese media. Kaiser Kuo, a veteran of China’s media and pop culture, will then offer his insights and offer some ideas for further discussion. Freeman Chair Christopher K. Johnson will moderate the event.
The China Reality Check Series presents perspectives from academia, industry, and government in order to promote a sustained dialogue on critical and insufficiently understood issues related to China's reemergence as a global power.
The CSIS Technology Policy Program invites you to a discussion and release of a new report on the dynamics shaping the future of China’s digital economy, and implications for global trade and policy.
The Chinese leadership has made clear that the digital economy and information and communication technologies (ICT) underpins the country’s economic development. Slogans like “without informatization there is no modernization” capture the high-level attention—particularly following the 19th Party Congress—on developing internet technologies for mobile, AI, cloud, big data, and internet of things (IoT) as new engines of growth. State and private capital is pouring into Chinese companies and China’s large internet companies are growing more influential in and outside of China. Meanwhile, China’s start-up scene is thriving as entrepreneurs create new technologies and business applications that make the digital economy an integral part of daily life.
Speakers will discuss the innovation ecosystem for leading Chinese internet companies—large and small. How are Chinese companies thinking about the next breakthrough and what are their prospects for global expansion? What is the role of venture capital? What is Beijng’s vision for China to “build a national power in cyberspace”? How will the country’s cybersecurity law impact the development of the digital economy and innovation? What is the role of Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, and JD.com (BATJ) in building out China’s digital economy and what is their relationship with emerging companies? Does the term “internet company” accurately describe BATJ given their expansion into many more types of sectors?
, and made possible by support from our partners: Microsoft Corporation, the General Electric Foundation, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Semiconductor Industry Association, and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). China Innovation Policy SeriesThis report launch is part of the
Information and communications technologies (ICT), including the Internet, have long been central to Taiwan’s economic prosperity. At the same time, the island faces complex cybersecurity challenges internally as well as vis-a-vis mainland China and the rest of the world. Effectively addressing these challenges requires Taiwan taking steps both internally as well as through cooperation with others. Join the Freeman Chair on Friday, January 5 for a presentation by Dr. Joseph Hwang on these issues. Dr. Hwang will place Taiwan’s cybersecurity situation in a broader context and discuss recent developments, followed by comments from CSIS Technology Program Senior Fellow, Samm Sacks. CSIS's Freeman Chair in China Studies and Senior Adviser, Christopher K. Johnson, will serve as moderator and will invite members of the audience to ask questions to the speakers.
In 2007 Estonia’s advanced digital infrastructure was hit by waves of denial of service cyber-attacks during a period of heightened tension with Russia. The most connected society in the EU was put under immense pressure and both the Estonian government and NATO were forced to consider how to respond to state-sponsored cyber-attacks on a member state. The Estonia incident, the first of its kind, set off a still-ongoing debate in NATO on the role of cyber operations, and raised questions about international law and the changing nature of conflict in the Internet age.
To mark the 10 year anniversary of these attacks, speakers will discuss how Estonia’s resiliency and capacity to respond to cyber threats has evolved over the last decade. The discussions will address how national governments can develop better strategies to deter attackers, protect their digital infrastructure, and contribute to stability in cyberspace.
1:00pm — Video Introduction & Opening Remarks
Toomas Hendrik Ilves, President of Estonia, 2007 – 2016
Lauri Lepik, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States
1:30pm — Panel I - Cyber Attacks Reveal Lessons: What Happened and What We Learned
Lauri Almann, Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence at the time of the attacks
Merike Kaeo, Chief Technical Officer, Farsight Security 2:30pm — Panel II - Connectivity vs. Security: Setting the Rules
Marina Kaljurand, former Foreign Minister and the Chair of the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace
Merle Maigre, Director, NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) based in Tallinn
Juhan Lepassaar, Head of Cabinet for Vice-President of the European Commission Andrus Ansip, responsible for the Digital Single Market
Tanel Sepp, Deputy Director for Cyber Planning, Estonia's Ministry of Defence
Reports of foreign meddling in America’s 2016 presidential election have dominated much of this year’s news cycle, and have prompted Congressional investigations and the appointment of an independent counsel. Much of the public rhetoric surrounding the issue has characterized the foreign intrusion as an unprecedented assault on America’s electoral system. But, as Calder Walton will explain, foreign interference in American and other elections has a long and storied past.
Innovation and technology are increasingly at the heart of economic growth around the world and will be crucial tools for addressing emerging issues such as global urbanization and growing demand for food, energy, and water. In this report, CSIS and RTI International assess the challenges and opportunities facing developing countries as they pursue innovation and technology-driven economic growth. The report includes analysis of three different sub-topics—education and human capital development, translational research and development and commercialization, and the innovation policy environment—as well as case studies from Kenya, Malaysia, and Gujarat, India. From this research collaboration, CSIS and RTI International hope to create a platform for engaging a broad set of actors to support the creation of knowledge-based economies and innovation-led economic growth in places where we never expected to find it before.
After decades of effort to strengthen the federal government’s cyber defenses, are we really more secure? The federal government operates a patchwork of IT systems across multiple agencies, many of which are decades old, costly to maintain and contain known vulnerabilities. The President recently signed an executive order which highlighted the importance of strengthening the security of federal networks and outlined the new administration’s approach to dealing with these challenges. The order echoes Congressional efforts to provide agencies with the budget, authority, and legislative mandate to access cutting edge technologies and adopt shared services to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve security. CSIS is hosting an event to discuss how Congress and the Administration can strengthen the federal government’s cyber defenses.
Panel of experts to follow keynote addresses by Jeanette Manfra and Congressman Hurd.
A spate of ransomware attacks in early 2017 hit millions of computer systems worldwide, including those of National Health Service hospitals in England and radiation monitoring stations in Chernobyl. The persistent spread of simple, cheap ransomware tools puts the onus on businesses and law enforcement to reconsider their tactics for mitigating the effects of cybercrime. CSIS will host a panel discussion on ransomware proliferation and effective tactics for business-law enforcement cooperation on cybersecurity.
Please join CSIS and the United States Naval Institute (USNI) for a Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring Vice Admiral Jan Tighe, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare/Director of Naval Intelligence, for a discussion on cyber warfare in the maritime domain.
Agenda:
1:15- 2:00 p.m. - Registration
2:00 p.m. - Welcome Address
2:10 - 3:10 p.m. - Implications of Small Satellites for Key Missions
- Col Steve Butow, Military Lead, DIUx
- William Jeffery, CEO, SRI International
- Bhavya Lal, Research Staff Member, Science and Technology Policy Institute, IDA
- Aaron Rogers, Program Manager, Disruptive Space Missions, JHU/APL
3:10 - 3:30 p.m. - Coffee Break
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Implications of the Growing Small Satellite Market for the Space Launch Industry
- Marco Caceres, Senior Analyst and Director of Space Studies, Teal Group Corp.
- Richard Dalbello, Vice President of Business Development and Government Affairs, Virgin Galactic
- Steve Nixon, Vice President for Strategic Development, Stratolaunch
The Center for Strategic and International Studies will be hosting a two-session event to highlight and amplify awareness of the implications of emerging space technologies, particularly those provided by smaller space systems. These discussions will examine implications from the perspective of both changes in the way space missions are executed and in the way that transportation to space is provided.
The first panel will focus on implications of small satellites for key missions, including dual-use military and commercial missions, providing advantages in resiliency, agility, deterrence, and coverage. Following a brief coffee break, the second panel will focus on implications of the growing small satellite market for the space launch industry.
This event is generously sponsored by Stratolaunch Systems.
This is the first of seven reports of CSIS's China Innovation Policy Series (CIPS), a joint project of the Freeman Chair in China Studies and the Technology Policy Program to analyze the relationship between Chinese policy and commercial performance in advanced technologies. This report analyzes China’s innovation record across a range of areas, including finance, knowledge creation, and commercial performance. Following a presentation of the report’s key findings, the panelists will discuss the report as well as the broader issues regarding China’s innovation drive.
Follow this link to learn more about the report and track ongoing technology and innovation developments in China on the CIPS website .
Please join us for a discussion on the state of cybersecurity in Latin America and a roll-out of the Cybersecurity 2016 report. This event is jointly sponsored by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Organization of American States.
To view the report, click here: https://publications.iadb.org/handle/11319/7449?locale-attribute=en&locale-attribute=pt&locale-attribute=es&
Opening Remarks:
John Hamre
President and CEO, CSIS
Keynote Speakers:
Luis Alberto Moreno
President, Inter-American Development Bank
Luis Almagro
Secretary General, Organization of American States
Featuring:
Jose Clastornik
Executive Director, E-Government and Information Society Agency (AGESIC) of Uruguay
Michael Goldsmith
Senior Research Fellow, Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre, University of Oxford
Melissa Hathaway
Senior Associate and Member of the Board of Regents, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
Danil Kerimi
Director, Digital Economy and Global Technology Policy, World Economic Forum
Luiz Moncau
Researcher and Coordinator, Center for Technology and Society, Getulio Vargas Foundation
Moderated by:
James A. Lewis
Director and Senior Fellow, Strategic Technologies Program, CSIS