04 Oct 2024
Stop the World: TSD Summit Sessions: Cyber security and tech diplomacy with Jennifer Bachus
By Jennifer Bachus
It’s a double episode week on Stop the World, and today we bring you a conversation with Jennifer Bachus, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy at the US Department of State. ASPI’s Bart Hogeveen speaks to Jennifer about cyber security and tech diplomacy, and how the US Government is working to improve cyber resilience at home and supporting partners globally to do the same.
They discuss threats such as ransomware and cybercrimes and recent developments including the draft UN convention against cybercrime, and the US-led global Counter Ransomware Initiative. Bart asks Jennifer how the US government is adapting to a constantly evolving tech landscape and changing threat environment countries are facing in the cyber domain.
Mentioned in this episode:
Draft UN convention against cybercrime
Counter Ransomware Initiative
One Bullet Away, by Nathaniel Fick
Chip War, by Chris Miller
Guests:
Bart Hogeveen
Jennifer Bachus