Eimi Harris looks into the Vulnerabilities Equities Process and takes into consideration the consequences of disclosing and withholding a zero-day vulnerability from tech firms.
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats
The NAOC’s Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Program features an in-depth analysis of latest trends, developments, and threats in international security. New security concerns are always on the horizon and our program seeks to examine these domains including global warming, natural resources, drones, urban conflicts, and cyberspace.
The program’s mandate is to keep Canadians informed on these rapidly developing and increasingly pivotal realms that are integral to all aspects of security.
Cyber Chaos: The Aftermath of Russia’s NSA Hack
Russia has been implicated in the recent hack of the NSA causing emails to be leaked and ended political careers. Cas Legrand discusses how it happened and what it means for the present and future of international cyber security.
“Lone Wolf” Attacks Require Law Enforcement Thinking
The recent rise in “Lone Wolf” terrorist attacks has caused a wave of fear to spread in the Western world. Carter Vance explains what kinds of smarter policing should be put in place to deal with changing political violence
Paying Away the Problems: Nigeria’s Growing Security Dilemma
Violent insurgents and falling oil prices are creating a vicious circle for Africa’s largest economy.
Bastille Day Attack in Nice: Reflections One Month Later
Grace Lee discusses the Bastille Day attack in Nice, France, and its larger implications.
Infographic: The Before and After of Intervention in Afghanistan
How far has Afghanistan come since intervention? Lira Loloci provides an infographic of the progress made in reproductive health, child health and education.
Selective Criticism of Human Rights Abuse in the Middle East – Part II
Government violation of human rights is rampant in the Middle East, but criticism is intermittent. Juliette Bronchtein analyzes what Amnesty International’s latest report on Egypt’s repression tactics, and ongoing human rights abuse by Turkey mean in the context of a potential revival of peace negotiations in Israel-Palestine.
Coup Attempt Shouldn’t Give Erdogan’s Authoritarianism a Free Pass
The Erdogan government has instituted a harsh series of crack downs following the July coup attempt. Carter Vance warns that an attempt to depose a democratic government should not allow it to act undemocratically in response
Microsoft v. USA Part II: The Security Value of Cross-Border Data Transfers
Eimi Harris highlights the need for reform for cross-border data transfer requests to maintain international security and prevent fragmentation in internet governance.
Selective Criticism of Human Rights Abuse in the Middle East – Part I
Government violation of human rights is rampant in the Middle East, but criticism is intermittent. Juliette Bronchtein analyzes what Amnesty International’s latest report on Egypt’s repression tactics, and ongoing human rights abuse by Turkey mean in the context of a potential revival of peace negotiations in Israel-Palestine.