International Forum on Cyber Politics
International Forum on Cyber Politics
Conference | Free | English
Monday, June 24th, 2019
13:00-16:40
Tel Aviv University - Nature Museum
About
In the realm of cyber politics, states combine diplomacy, security, and technology to further their often colliding interests. Ever-growing cyber security threats present a pressing challenge to international coordination as they strive to deescalate tensions and increase stability. At the International Forum on Cybersecurity at Cyber Week, speakers will present various perspectives regarding weaknesses in the international cybersecurity arena. Each one will discuss their observations and propose internal steps to alleviate some of the most potent challenges in the political domain.
More information will follow shortly.
Agenda
13:00-13:30
Gathering & Refreshments
13:30-13:45
Opening Remarks
Iddo Moed , Cyber Security Coordinator , Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel , Conference Chairman , Cyber Week ; Director , Blavatnik ICRC, Tel Aviv University
13:45-14:00
Research Presentation: Covert or Not Covert: Strategic Decision-making During Cyber Conflict
Gil Baram , Head of research , Yuval Nee’man workshop for science, technology and security, Tel Aviv University
14:00-14:10
Keynote: US International Cybersecurity Strategy
Robert L. Strayer , Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber and International Communications and Information Policy , Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State
14:10-15:00
Forum Discussion: Cyber Norms - The Way Forward
Moderator - Iddo Moed , Cyber Security Coordinator , Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Robert L. Strayer , Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber and International Communications and Information Policy , Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Prof. Uri Rosenthal , Member of the Global Commission on Stability of Cyberspace , Special Representative to Global Conference on Cyberspace
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dan Efrony , The Federman Cyber Security Center , The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Dr Tobias Feakin , Australian Ambassador for Cyber Affairs
15:00-15:20
Coffee Break
15:20-16:30
Forum Discussion: International Cyber Cooperation and Foreign Affairs
Moderator - Dr. Lior Tabansky , Head of Cyber Research Development , Blavatnik ICRC, Tel Aviv University
Colonel (Ret.) Grzegorz Małecki , President of the Board and Founder , Institute of Security and Strategy (FIBiS)
Dr. Chris C. Demchak , Professor , U.S. Naval War College
Nayia Barmpaliou , Head of Public Sector, Centre of Cybersecurity , World Economic Forum
James Snook , (Acting) Director Cyber Security and Data Policy , Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Vered Zlaikha , Head, International Cyber Policy and Initiatives , Israel National Cyber Directorate
16:30-16:40
Concluding Remarks
