Cyber Conference

Denmark is a small state heading for a new defence agreement in 2018, which significantly strengthen the focus on the military use of cyberspace. Meanwhile, the Danish Government is developing a new strategy for cyber defence and ICT security, with a planned release in November 2018. Advances in technology and the growing utilization of cyberspace in all layers of society mean that the effects of cyber-attacks can no longer be contained within the boundaries of cyberspace. Cyber effects are likely to spill over into the physical, social and political domains. This paves the way for new and greater threats from cyberspace. However, it also opens up a space for new opportunities, including potentially more effective and more attractive alternatives to conventional military operations.

The challenge of being able to effectively defend and take advantage of cyberspace is not limited to technical considerations. There are also legal and ethical issues. Cyber tools and weapons are in nature and essence very different to their conventional counterparts due to the unique characteristics of cyberspace. All this makes it important to consider not only what they can do, but also what they should do. Why should a small state like Denmark seriously consider investing in a cyber military? How should a cyber military materialize and organize? What challenges and dilemmas might that entail?

This conference aims to highlight these questions from a legal, an operational and a strategic angle.

Preregistration is necessary to participate in this conference. Please click here for registration and further information.