Virtual Routes

📣 Virtual Routes is here! ECCRI and ECCRI CIC are now Virtual Routes, an organization dedicated to tackling the impact of digital technologies on global affairs through research, education, and public engagement. Learn more on our new site: virtual-routes.org #VirtualRoutes

Cyber Warfare: What’s changing and why it matters 🔐 Max Smeets of @CSS_ETHZurich joins Ciaran Martin & @jameslyne to break down how ransomware is reshaping global power. 🆕 Episode 13 is now available on #CyberLeadersPodcast. Listen now → sans.org/u/1Bxx

In the latest Hooked!, editor @katharinegk ties together some fascinating recent research from @__winn, @Margin_Research, @eubenincasa, and others on private sector elements of Chinese offensive cyber: bindinghook.com/articles-hooke…

The increasingly popular narrative that #AIthreats need to be fought with #AIsecuritysolutions fall short upon closer inspection, argue @VirtualRoutes’ @TheCollierJam and @MaxWSmeets in their latest: bindinghook.com/articles-bindi…

Become a member of the AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub and get access to the Hub's exclusive event calendar! 🗓️ Learn more & register your interest in joining the Hub: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/th… #AI #Cybersecurity #AICyberHub

⚡ New report ⚡ Who is Doing Policy Research on AI & Cybersecurity? A Look Inside the Think-Tank Landscape by Anna Sophie den Ouden, Apolline Rolland, James Shires and @Maxwsmeets is here! Read the report: virtual-routes.org/who-is-doing-p… #ThinkTanks #AI #Cybersecurity

🇺🇸 Let's revisit the @Cyber_Clinics annual Research & Teaching Day from June! Read more about the event and James' lightning talk: virtual-routes.org/virtual-routes…

🌐 @intgovforum meets @REMIT_research! Last week, our Policy Researcher Apolline Rolland presented new REMIT research at the #IGF2025. Learn more about key takeaways from the panel: virtual-routes.org/apolline-rolla…

🚰 Last week in Brussels, we hosted a roundtable with public and private sector experts to tackle #cybersecurity and policy challenges in the #watersector. 🙏 @rollisonj, @RicDerby, Jos Wetzels & all the participants for joining us! Learn more: virtual-routes.org/virtual-routes…

Gijs van Loon, Apolline Rolland, @jamessshires, and @Maxwsmeets call for increased action from the EU to support and protect European drinking- and wastewater utilities. bindinghook.com/articles-bindi…

Thank you #GoogleOrg Impact Summit for having us! 🤝 Learn more about the event and topics covered here: virtual-routes.org/virtual-routes…

👋 Graduate Interns in #Communications and #EventPlanning, we are looking for you! Learn more and apply now: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/

🚨 Introducing the AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub: a new network bringing together researchers, policy experts, and practitioners working at the intersection of #AI and #cybersecurity. Learn more and become a member here: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/th…

⏳ Last chance to sign up and join the session today: cltc.berkeley.edu/event/managing…

It's official - @LaStatale and @DigitaleMondo's #CybersecuritySeminars program has now launched! 👏Congratulations to everyone involved! Read more: mondodigitale.org/en/news/cybers…

New report is out! ✍️ Under Pressure: Securing Europe’s Resource-Constrained Critical Infrastructure. Read the full report: virtual-routes.org/under-pressure… #VirtualRoutes #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Microsoft

🎙️ Speaking at #BindingHookLive: @yuliana_shem, Belarusian activist & Political Representative of @cpartisans. 📩 Request your invite: bindinghooklive.com

Speaking at #BindingHookLive: @adschina, Ira A. Lipman chair, Emerging Technologies and National Security & Director, Digital and Cyberspace Policy program, @CFR_org. 📩 Request your invite: bindinghooklive.com

🗣️ Sign up for an interesting discussion on all things #spyware, #cybersecurity and #exportcontrols featuring our Co-Director James Shires on June 18, from 10:00-11:00AM Pacific Time: berkeley.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Our #CyCon2025 #ransomware workshop, now in video! 🎞️ Watch the recap and join us for a quick trip back to Tallinn. 👇 @ccdcoe @Maxwsmeets @gijsvloon @Mar_Pich @r0xanaradu

And just like that... @ccdcoe #CyCon2025 is over. 🏁 We are excited to have fielded a strong presence in Tallinn this week, contributing to a workshop and various panels across the four days. It was a pleasure to meet you on and off stage - see you again soon! 👋