Analyzing how technological change can transform the way countries interrelate, develop, and pursue security at home and abroad. IIEDT looks at how emerging disruptive technologies, cybersecurity, and the democratization of space are affecting the security of the world in the twenty-first century.

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Cybersecurity and Disinformation: At the Confluence of Major Threats

Lauryn Lee Hallet

Nov 18, 2022
7 min

Cybersecurity and Disinformation: At the Confluence of Major Threats

This article contributes to SYG 1: Prevention of Threats from Cyber, Space & Emerging Disruptive Technologies Photo by Philip Strong....

Priority Technological Areas

Emerging and disruptive technologies are increasingly touching all aspects of life. These technologies are also having a profound impact on security. Innovative technologies are providing new opportunities for our youth in our societies. These technologies, however, also represent new threats from state and non-state actors, both militarily and to civilian society. IIEDT's innovation activities currently focus on countering with innovative policy solution the consequences of malcious disruption, democratization and misuse of technologies in the following priority areas

Artificial Intelligence

Autonomy

Bio-technologies & Human Enhancement

Energy and Propulsion

Hyper-sonic Systems

New Communication Networks

Novel Materials and Manufacturing

Quantum

Space

Mission

THINK

Think about policy recommendations on threats posed by emerging disruptive technologies to youth.

SHAPE

Shape the strategic agenda for governments, industry and academia to counter the possible disruption, distortion and deterioration of emerging disruptive technologies.