As another wave of ransomware attacks hits prominent UK organisations, I am again returning to @alexmartin.bsky.social's piece from last summer about why ransomware/cyber security doesn't cut through politically. I think @tcstvns.bsky.social nailed it on the head therecord.media/uk-election-...

I am deeply saddened to report the passing of Brandon Valeriano (@drbvaler.bsky.social). Brandon was a trailblazer in evidence-based cybersecurity in International Relations. I will miss his insight, intellectual curiosity, friendship and dinner invites. RIP, brother.

📢 Happening Tomorrow! How do cyber threats impact space security? Join Dr Cesari to explore the legal challenges shaping the future of orbit. 📅 11 March | 🕚13:30 |📍 Strand Campus 🎟️ Book your spot: rb.gy/2nwvbr

NEW: EPSRC PhD Studentship in Cybersecurity Communication (Security Studies) Fully funded @EPSRC PhD at @warstudieskcl.bsky.social w @tcstvns.bsky.social. Deadline 28 Feb. Work with us on improved stakeholder & interdisciplinary #cybersecurity communication! www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...

Our new commentary in @bindinghook.bsky.social explores why ransomware has (in our view) largely been ignored by scholars of cyber conflict and offensive cyber operations. 1/

Reports citing anonymous intel officials have suggested Western authorities assess the recent spate of cable breakages in the Baltic Sea to be accidents rather than acts of sabotage, but some onlookers are arguing the nature of the incidents & their repeat occurrence indicate a pattern of behavior.

The fundamental connection between cybersecurity and human security cannot be ignored in vulnerable areas, like the Pacific small island developing states. Read more from @tcstvns.bsky.social & co-authors: bindinghook.com/articles-bin...

📺Cyber power has become a central concept in UK cyber policy. So, what does ‘cyber power’ mean, and why does it matter to UK policymakers? @tcstvns.bsky.social (of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) explains more below- you can watch the full video on our website: bit.ly/4a9HUnL

How can a human security approach to cybersecurity involve local stakeholders and improve overall societal resilience in Pacific small island communities? Read more from @tcstvns.bsky.social, Debi Ashenden, Sally Burt and Elena Steiner: bindinghook.com/articles-bin...

Our latest newsletter is out! Highlights: ➡️ 12 Dec - seminar on Dark Wire with @josephfcox ➡️ new publication: Protecting the Public Core of the Internet: Perspectives from 🇳🇱 and 🇰🇷 ➡️ get ready for #HagueTIX2025 ! @haguetix.bsky.social Read it here: us18.campaign-archive.com?u=a7c6b2389b...

Happening Tomorrow! Excited to host @tcstvns.bsky.social and Johannes Kester. More events to follow! www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...

Thanks @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social for your insightful talk! Lots of good questions too from the audience.