Cybersecurity

Public and private sector entities face a growing challenge in protecting the internet against malicious actors. Cybersecurity requires both governmental and non-governmental solutions, as well public education and strong security through technical standards. Policy processes must be based on the principles of openness, collaboration, and a respect for human rights. Generally, cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered by the government should be promptly disclosed to the entities that can fix them. Any sharing of internet users’ communications information for cybersecurity purposes should be carefully prescribed, and such information should be used only to enhance the security of data and information systems.

Recent Content

The CDT logo. A light and dark grey "cdt" alongside "Center for Democracy & Technology" on a white background.

Deprecating third-party cookies: a small step towards a more private web

The CDT logo. A white "cdt" alongside "Center for Democracy & Technology" on a light blue background.

More Encryption is the Goal: The Internet Architecture Board Holds a Workshop on Managing Encrypted Networks

The CDT logo. A white "cdt" alongside "Center for Democracy & Technology" on a light blue background.

Comments to the United Nations on the Global Digital Compact

CDT files comments with the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council regarding the impact on human rights of digital identity technology. White document on grey background.

CDT Comments to the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council Regarding Impact on Human Rights of Digital Identity Technology

CDT, Alongside 100 Civil Society Organizations, Calls for Human Rights Considerations Amid the UN Ad Hoc Committee’s Cybercrime Treaty Negotiations. White document on a grey background.

CDT, Alongside 100 Civil Society Organizations, Calls for Human Rights Considerations Amid the UN Ad Hoc Committee’s Cybercrime Treaty Negotiations

CDT Joins CyberPeace Institute and Cybersecurity Tech Accord to Reiterate Call to Include Human Rights in UN Cybercrime Convention. White document on a grey background.

CDT Joins CyberPeace Institute and Cybersecurity Tech Accord to Reiterate Call to Include Human Rights in UN Cybercrime Convention

Read More