The Digital Peace Now Guide to Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions in Cyberspace
Even under normal circumstances (any year pre-2020), sticking to a resolution is no easy feat.
Even under normal circumstances (any year pre-2020), sticking to a resolution is no easy feat.
It seems that in recent months cyberwarfare has finally broken through to the general consciousness.
In December 1903, the Wright Brothers accomplished something that would fundamentally change the way that humans travel across the Earth. They proved that sustained powered flight was possible. On that day, humanity realized that we are not meant to be bound to this Earth—we are destined for the skies.
In recent years, nation-sponsored cyberattack targets have included governments, critical infrastructure, medical facilities, and private businesses throughout the world. Governments have struggled to reach an international “rules of the road” agreement that would clearly define parameters for nation-backed online hostilities.
It was 3 a.m. on a Friday, and I was forcing myself to stay awake. You may be thinking, why was I doing this? I was participating in a challenge called Thriving Online, a four-day global expedition-style event where students from across the world work together to address a societal problem.
October 29 is International Internet Day, marking the day in 1969 when the first Internet transmission was sent from one computer to another.
Working towards peace in the year 2020, and beyond, must span both the physical and digital worlds. That’s beginning to come across in views of the international community.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time for everyone to take a moment to brush up on their cyber hygiene to protect themselves from online threats.
The French government has spearheaded several groundbreaking international efforts over recent years in technology tax and climate change – making them a clear leader in driving both multilateral and, particularly praiseworthy, multistakeholder initiatives.
Today is the day! The day in the international calendar that is set aside and dedicated to the single most important value and societal condition we all must strive towards – peace.
UPDATE: Digital Peace Now has joined forces with Alliance for Peacebuilding. Discover our latest content and initiatives at www.allianceforpeacebuilding.org. Together, we’re making cyberspace a safer place — join us on our new journey!