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Cybersecurity Certification Market Study

30 Apr 2020

This study proposes a set of initial methodological steps to work towards a market analysis on cybersecurity certification of ICT products, ICT services and ICT processes. The performance of a market analysis on cybersecurity certification aims to contribute to the EU cybersecurity certification framework and the planning activities of the European Commission, the ECCG and the SCCG by identifying future areas for cybersecurity certification. This study was published by The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity with contributions from HCSS in April 2020.

Taking Russian Assertiveness Seriously: Letting the data speak

14 Feb 2020

Great power assertiveness is back, with Russia once again playing a leading role. This snapshot paper introduces some new data sources—in the form of uniquely rich automated event datasets—that offer unprecedented promise to start tracking the empirical evidence behind this assertiveness in more detail.

HCSS Snapshot: Space and the Netherlands

29 Apr 2019

This snapshot aims to dissect the importance of space technologies today and to outline the proximate context of potential threats posed in space. We will make the case for the Netherlands playing an increased role in global space activities while outlining their capacity and means to do so .

Norm Package Singapore | Global Commission Introduces Six Critical Norms Towards Cyber Stability

16 Dec 2018

featuring six new global norms to help promote the peaceful use of cyberspace. The norms were developed with the express purpose of being adopted by public and private sector actors towards an architecture to improve international security and stability in cyberspace.

Wezenlijke belangen en de nationale defensie gerelateerde industriële en technologische basis

27 Jul 2018

De Defensie Industrie Strategie 2018 is vernieuwd om in te spelen op veranderende geopolitieke en technologische omstandigheden. De focus ligt op het versterken van nationale defensiecapaciteiten, strategische technologieën en internationale samenwerking binnen een breed veiligheidsecosysteem. Het begrip "wezenlijke belangen" staat centraal en dient als toetsingskader voor beleid en investeringen. Hiermee borgt Nederland innovatie en nationale veiligheid, terwijl het effectief inspeelt op nieuwe dreigingen en mondiale veranderingen. Lees meer over de herziening en prioriteiten van de DIS 2018 in dit HCSS rapport door Frank Bekkers en Rob de Wijk.

Global Commission Proposes Definition of the Public Core of the Internet

3 Jul 2018

In November 2017, the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) issued its Call to Protect the Public Core of the Internet: NON-INTERFERENCE WITH THE PUBLIC CORE “Without prejudice to their rights and obligations, state and non-state actors should not conduct or knowingly allow activity that intentionally and substantially damages the general availability or integrity […]

GCSC Issue Brief 2: Briefing And Memos From The Research Advisory Group

26 Jun 2018

The briefing and memos included in this issue were developed by independent researchers working within the GCSC Research Advisory Group. The papers included here were submitted to the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) in order to support its deliberations in Bratislava in May 2018. As a result of the Commission Meeting in […]

Norm Proposal | Global Commission Urges Protecting Electoral Infrastructure

23 May 2018

Bratislava, May 24, 2018 – The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) decided to advocate a prohibition on the disruption of elections through cyber attacks on the technical infrastructure that supports elections. Specifically, the proposed norm reads as follows: “State and non-state actors should not pursue, support or allow cyber operations intended to […]

Protecting the Electoral Process and its Institutions

14 Feb 2018

This thought piece is prepared for the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) to (a) facilitate its understanding of critical cyber security issues related to protecting the democratic institutions necessary to conduct free and fair elections, and (b) identify key topics that may be suitable for further research commissioned by the GCSC. In […]

Towards a Holistic Approach for Internet Related Public Policy Making

28 Jan 2018

Can the Helsinki Process of the 1970s be a Source of Inspiration to Enhance Stability in Cyberspace? 20 years ago, Internet governance was a technical issue with some political implications. Today, Internet Governance is a key political issue with some technical components. This shift is challenging the institutional balance within the global Internet governance ecosystem […]

GCSC Issue Brief 1: Briefings and Memos from the Research Advisory Group

22 Dec 2017

The briefings and memos included in this issue were developed by independent researchers working within the GCSC Research Advisory Group. The papers included here were submitted to the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) in order to suppo

Norm Proposal | Call to Protect the Public Core of the Internet

21 Nov 2017

NEW DELHI, Nov. 21, 2017, The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) today released a call to action by all Internet stakeholders to safeguard the general availability and integrity of the Internet. GCSC Commissioners issued a “Call to Protect the Public Core of the Internet“. The declaration urges state and non-state actors to […]

Cyber as a Domain: Concept and Capabilities

28 Feb 2017

HCSS was asked to address the concept of cyber as a domain and analyze and develop the scoping of the concept by addressing the question whether the existing NATO cyber capabilities covered the whole spectrum of possible cyber capabilities that might by required for NATO Strategic Commands to fulfil its ambitions declaring cyber its fourth domain of operations. For that latter part, an analytical framework was applied. This study is aimed at exploring and developing the concept of Cyber as a Domain for the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) at the request of NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT).

Strategic Monitor 2020-2021 : Geopolitical Genesis

Strategic Monitor 2020-2021 : Geopolitical Genesis

3 Mar 2021

Now is the time for the European Union to consolidate its status as a nascent global power. The Netherlands must play an active role in this. In addition, despite the election of President Biden, transatlantic relations will not return to the pre-2016 status quo.

EU Russia Gas

Gas Supply Security in the Netherlands

2 Mar 2021

The decline in domestic gas production has resulted in the Netherlands, once a self-sufficient country, becoming increasingly dependent on imports of natural gas from Russia and of LNG from the US and Qatar, among others.

Digitale Autonomie

Soevereiniteit en Digitale Autonomie

25 Feb 2021

De Europese afhankelijkheid van buitenlandse technologie heeft tot een discussie over soevereiniteit en digitale autonomie geleid, waarin meerdere invalshoeken aan bod komen: rechtsbescherming, veiligheid, onderwijs en economie.

Behavior-Oriented Operations in the Military Context

23 Feb 2021

With the growing complexities of modern warfare, grey zone conflicts, and the increasing diversity of both local and global actors, there is a need for the military to carefully consider ways in which actors’ behavior is influenced. Use of force alone does not guarantee victory, it is necessary to outmaneuver the adversaries in the human […]

Turkey’s Recalcitrance and NATO’s Nuisance

18 Feb 2021

As the US retreats from its leadership role in Europe, Turkey has pursued an increasingly independent defense policy, attempting to position itself as a regional power and producing tensions with fellow NATO allies. While strong interdependencies remain, conflict, not just of values, but of interests, has made the relationship between Turkey and NATO a tenuous one. The […]

Kansrijke Integratie Mens-Technologie Binnen Defensie

17 Feb 2021

Geopolitieke verhoudingen verharden en dreigingen nemen toe in aantal, variëteit en complexiteit. De Defensievisie 2035 stelt dat het groeiende beroep dat in de komende jaren op Defensie wordt gedaan en de beschikbare middelen nu niet op elkaar aansluiten. Defensie kampt met een structureel tekort aan personeel, zowel wat betreft de kwantitatieve personele vulling, als de […]

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Capstone Report: Robotic and Autonomous Systems in a Military Context

10 Feb 2021

Militaries around the world are developing, integrating and using robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) in line with the evolution of warfare. Further thinking needs to be done regarding the conditions under which this process takes place within the Netherlands and what challenges and implications are likely to arise as a consequence. The HCSS project ‘RAS […]

RAS Implementation

The Implementation of Robotic and Autonomous Systems: The Future is Now, prepare for 2045

9 Feb 2021

Over the last two years, HCSS has conducted research on Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) in a military context concerning several aspects and dilemmas. Throughout this paper on the implementation of RAS, we hope to inspire thinking and stimulate the reader to reflect on the future use of RAS, draw recommendations towards the year 2035 […]

Whitepaper Strategische Autonomie op Cybersecurity

Whitepaper Strategische Autonomie op Cybersecurity

21 Jan 2021

Om haar strategische autonomie te kunnen blijven waarborgen moet Nederland fors investeren in de eigen innovatie- en concurrentiekracht.

Russia All in on Gas and Oil

Russia’s Unsustainable Business Model: Going All In on Oil and Gas

19 Jan 2021

It is evident that the current Russian business model is facing major challenges and will not be sustainable in the long run. Learn more:

Cybercapaciteiten Koninklijke Landmacht

Naar een Cybercapaciteitenportfolio voor de Koninklijke Landmacht

14 Jan 2021

In dit rapport identificeren de auteurs wat de rol van de Koninklijke Landmacht in het cyberdomein kan of moet zijn.

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