International Cyber Law + Policy

A Global Perspective- The C/ICLP Group and its programmes represent CSCSS’ comprehensive vision on how best to respond to cyber incidents by working with the private sector, academic groups, and nations on international norms of behavior in cyberspace. From the initial meeting, we listen first and then assemble a handpicked team from across CSCSS. We jointly develop tailored solutions to address the requirements. This collaborative ethic advances ownership, accountability, and the transfer of knowledge of international legal framework and supporting concepts to defend against cybercrime.

• Chair: David Nordell, Senior Vice President, International Cyber Law & Policy
• CSCSS Associate Chair: Richard Zaluski, President, Chief Executive Officer

Mission + Vision + Focus

Dedicated commitment to pursuing excellence and leadership on cyber law and policy challenges− our advisors’ depth of knowledge in multiple domains allows C/ICLP to stay attuned to the latest developments and trends in national cyber-strategies, policy developments, and legal and jurisdictional matters involving:

• Industrial Espionage & Organized Crime
• Terrorists & Hactivists
• National Cyber Warfare Programs

Real-World Vision − C/ICLP works on the international stage promoting best practice exchanges between nations and experts to enhance collective knowledge and awareness of current trends in the ever evolving and challenging landscape of the rule of law a propos States, cyberspace, jurisdiction and control and its associated relationship to:

• International Law of Cyber Operations
• Jus ad bellum - the international law governing the resort to force by States as an instrument of their national policy
• Jus in bello - the international law regulating the conduct of armed conflict, laws of war, alsolabeledinternational humanitarian law (IHL)

Approach

The International Cyber Law and Policy Group considers various applications of cyber-attacks from an integrated perspective that ties together technology, policy, legal, and ethical issues. Our advisors examine current international and domestic legal structures to see how they might apply to cyber-attack and consider analogies to other domains of conflict to develop relevant insights. Of special interest to the military, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security communities, the C/ICLP approach is also an essential point of departure for nongovernmental researchers interested in policy for norms of behavior for cyber conflict.

Solution

C/ICLP advocates the development of cybercrime legislation that is globally applicable and interoperable with existing national and regional legislative measures and partners with legal practitioners, policymakers and technical experts to develop a practical instrument that countries can use to develop a cybersecurity legal framework and related laws, and also to provide a normative framework for use by the private sector when contemplating the use of active cyber defense.