New UN permanent mechanism on cybersecurity is saddled with old controversies Unresolved differences over cyber norms, international law, and stakeholder participation limit the global mechanism’s potential

First, Elaine Korzak of the UC Berkeley Risk and Security Lab looks at the history and outcomes of the #cyberOEWG and the unresolved controversies that will continue to impact the global mechanism: bindinghook.com/new-un-perma...

The UN #cyberOEWG has concluded its work and created a new #globalmechanism for cyber issues. Binding Hook has two new pieces on the OEWG process and how diplomats can use the new mechanism effectively 👇

OEWG: ICRC address to the final meeting on IHL and ICT activities during armed conflict

After 5 years, the #cyberOEWG will conclude this week.

Over one dozen statements by the @icrc.org – with one consistent message for the final report:

Uphold a humanitarian red-line in the use of ICTs: IHL protects civilians, including in the use of ICTs.

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The @icrc.org in the #CyberOEWG:

➡️The final #CyberOEWG report needs clear language on #IHL protection of civilians, medical & humanitarians.

➡️Common understandings of how IHL applies to the use of ICTs can be achieved; in fact, they already exist.

www.icrc.org/en/oewg-10th...

6/ Together, we can build partnerships and resilience for a more secure digital future for everyone. Let’s make these final sessions count! 💻🌏

#CyberSecurity #PSIDS #DigitalGovernance #ICTs #cyberOEWG