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SUMMARY:Risk Management of CyberSecurity
DESCRIPTION:With increasing dependence on IT services in modern society\, risk management of the cyber incidents that threaten these services has become more important. Cyber insurance is one tool\, among others\, for such risk management that has received much attention in recent years. While the cyber insurance market is growing fast\, it also faces a number of challenges. \nBased on research and practical experience\, the seminar will introduce the concept of cyber insurance and address some of its key challenges\, including accumulation risk\, customer expectations and policy coverage\, lack of data\, and the scope for collaboration between competitors to counter common cyber threats. \nIn the interest of a free exchange between the participants\, this seminar will be held under the Chatham House Rule. \nIf you are interested\, please register until Wednesday\, 13.05.2020\, by e-mail to: info@bigs-potsdam.org. We will then send you the link to the webinar. \nAbout the speaker:\nDr. Ulrik Franke is a senior researcher at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and affiliated faculty at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. During 2020\, he is also a part-time guest researcher in cyber insurance at insurance company Länsförsäkringar\, funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research. His research interests include transparent algorithms\, cyber situational awareness\, cyber insurance\, IT service availability\, and Enterprise Architecture
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/risk-management-of-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:A Career Break Or a New Career? Extremist Foreign Fighters During and After the War in Ukraine.
DESCRIPTION:When discussing foreign fighters and returnees\, one usually envisages Daesh / ISIS fighters. However\, less public attention has been given to those foreigners who have joined the YPG or who – for political reasons – have been involved on both sides of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. \nKacper Rekawek is researching these foreign fighters\, interviewed them\, and traced their biographies. After his exciting lecture last year\, which focused on extremist-Islamist foreign fighters who returned to Europe\, he will present his current research focused on foreign fighters from the conflict in Ukraine. \nHow does life for these foreign fighters look like when they return from the conflict zones? And how should our society deal with such individuals that pose potential risks? Together with the Counter Extremism Project (CEP)\, which supports Kacper’s work\, we would like to invite you to our online PizzaSeminar with Kacper Rekawek\, PhD. \nThe title of his lecture in English is: \n“Foreign Fighters in Ukraine”\nIf you are interested to participate\, please register by March 30th\, 2020 via email: info@bigs-potsdam.org. We will then send you a link to participate in the webinar. \nAbout the speaker:\nKacper Rekawek\, PhD\, associate fellow at GLOBSEC\, Slovakia\, currently involved in a research effort\, supported by the Counter Extremism Project\, which studies the pre- and after-lives of the extremist foreign fighters from the war in Ukraine. Previously\, amongst others\, Kacper headed the internal security programme GLOBSEC (2016-2019)\, worked as a terrorism analyst at the :Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM\, 2011-2016)\, was Paul Wilkinson Memorial Fellow at the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence\, University of St Andrews (2013-2014)\, and completed research placement at RUSI\, UK and Al Ahram Centre\, Egypt. His PhD on factions of the IRA (completed in 2009 at Queen’s University Belfast\, UK) was later published by Routledge. \nAbout the topic:\nThe topic of jihadi foreign terrorist fighters and what to do about them upon their return from ones of conflict has been a dominant theme in terrorism studies in the second decade of the 21st century (see: e.g. Malet\, Hayes 2018\, Bakker\, Roy van Zuijdewijn 2018). However\, their non-jihadi but still extremist counterparts remain a largely under-researched topic.\nThis presentation will plug this research gap and enrich our understanding of the extremist foreign fighters phenomenon. It focuses on individuals who fought outside of Syria/Iraq\, specifically the post-2014 war in Ukraine\, and came from an ideological milieus far removed from jihadism\, the extreme right and/or the extreme left. During that time several thousand foreign fighters joined the conflict from Europe and North America. Moreover\, focusing specifically on the “afterlives” of these fighters will allow for a study in alternative ends to careers in foreign fighting\, i.e. not concluding with arrest\, deportation or death\, as was mostly the case with their jihadi counterparts. Such a study has significant implications for counter-terrorism practitioners as well as scholars\, in particular in Germany as well as Europe. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/foreign-fighters-in-ukraine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PizzaSeminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20200218T120000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Intermediaries: Private Entities Effect on National and International Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:What is the role of private companies like Microsoft\, Google and Siemens in shaping digital security in politics and society? In recent years\, there has been a gradual increase in the involvement of private institutions in national and international\, formal and informal processes of digital security policy. Against this background\, and focusing on a few different examples of international corporations such as Microsoft\, Google and Siemens\, this seminar will explore their agendas\, policies and actions to enhance our understanding of cybersecurity policy-making. In this PizzaSeminar\, Dr. Amit Sheniak will discuss these cooperations and measures\, especially in the context of their international impact. \nThe PizzaSeminar with Dr. Amit Sheniak with the title \n„Cyber Intermediaries: Private Entities Effect on National and International Cybersecurity”\nwill be held in English. \nPease register by e-mail until Monday\, 17.02.2020: info@bigs-potsdam.org. \nAbout the speaker:\nDr. Amit Sheniak is a post-doctoral research fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, Federmann School of Public Policy and Government\, and a research fellow at the Hebrew University Cyber Security Research Center (HCSRC)\, the Davis Institute for International Relations and the Truman Institute for the Advancement of Peace. He also serves as the Cybersecurity Policy Coordinator of the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) political-military & policy bureau. \nDr. Sheniak holds a MA and PhD in Political Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a post-doc from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government program for Science Technology and Society (STS). He had served in the past decade as a chief policy advisor and strategy analyst in various capacities at Israel’s parliament\, the ministry of defense and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). His consultancy\, research and publications investigate the social and political context and effect of emerging and disruptive technologies\, specifically with regard to cybersecurity conflicts\, cyber policy and expertise formation and their effect on international order\, sovereignty and legitimacy in the Middle East\, USA and China. \n\n 
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/cyber-intermediaries/
LOCATION:Berlin-Mitte\, Berlin\, 10117\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:NATO’s past and future and Poland’s role in the Atlantic Alliance’s collective defence system
DESCRIPTION:At 24 October we invited yout to another PizzaSeminar on \nNATO’s past and future and Poland’s role in the Atlantic Alliance’s collective defence system – from a Polish and a German perspective\nOn this occasion\, our Polish cooperation partners from the Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies presented an anthology published on the occasion of Poland’s 20th anniversary of NATO membership and the Alliance’s 70th anniversary. \nAbout the topic:\nThe 70th anniversary of NATO establishment\, happening alongside the 20th anniversary of Polish membership in the Alliance\, will be a perfect occasion to talk about the great changes underwent by both the Polish Army and NATO itself\, especially considering how much its mission changed following the collapse of the Iron Curtain. The role played by NATO in providing security in Europe is unquestionable\, therefore the project will also consist of a series of debates focusing on the changes in structure and goals that the Alliance will have to go through in the foreseeable future.In our PizzaSeminar on the 24th of October BIGS brings together experts and scholars to present their research on some of the changes NATO experienced in its 70-year existence and its role in providing security in Europe\, particularly in Central Europe and the Baltic region. \nThe presentation on the publication „NATO: 1949 – 1999 – 2019. The 20 Years of Poland in the 70 Years of the Alliance” was given by: \n\nKrševan Antun Dujmović\, Research Fellow at the Institute for Development and International Relations in Zagreb\nLiudas Zdanavičius\, Research Fellow at the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania\n\nAnd followed by response commentary by: \n\nLiana Fix\, Programme Director for International Affairs at the Körber-Stiftung\nDr. Gregor Hain\, Deputy Branch Chief International Security Policy and Bilateral Relations; Federal Ministry of Defence\, Germany\n\nThe discussion was moderated by Dr. Tim Stuchtey (Executive Director\, BIGS) and Dorota Kafara (Regional Program Manager at the Institute for Eastern Studies in Poland). \nAbout the speakers:\nZbigniew Gryglas\, Member of Polish Parliament / President of Three Seas Parliamentary Commission in Sejm / Chairman of the Polish- British Bilateral Group / Vice-President of Polish- American Bilateral Group / Vice-President of Polish-French Bilateral Group \nKrševan Antun Dujmović is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) in Zagreb. He has been involved in many EU funded projects and information campaigns. Fields of his interest include European integration and EU enlargement process\, EU relations with Russia\, Ukraine and South Caucasus\, NATO\, energy security and digital society. \nLiudas Zdanavičius is a Research fellow at the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania. He holds an MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the Vilnius University. He is author and co-author of articles and books on security in the Baltic Sea region\, including such topics as Russian foreign and national security policy\, Russian economic influence\, the Kaliningrad region. \nLiana Fix is Program Director for International Affairs at Körber Foundation’s Berlin Office with a focus on Russia and Eastern Europe. Previously\, she was Associate Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) and Visiting Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) in the Eastern Europe and Eurasia division. She held a DAAD/AICGS Fellowship in 2015 based in Washington\, DC and a Mercator Fellowship in 2012/2013 with postings at the German Foreign Office\, the Carnegie Moscow Center\, and the EU Delegation in Georgia. She has published numerous articles in academia and appeared on national and international media\, commenting on topics related to European security\, Russian foreign policy\, and Germany’s role in Europe. In 2018/2019\, she was a Fellow of the Global Governance Futures – Robert Bosch Foundation Multilateral Dialogues.
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/natos-past-and-future-and-polands-role/
LOCATION:Berlin-Mitte\, Berlin\, 10117\, Deutschland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190927T120000
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Emergency Management Policy and Practice in the United States
DESCRIPTION:On 27 September 2019\, we discussed together with Prof. Brian J. Gerber and Melanie Gall of the Arizona State University the following question: \nThe Evolution of Emergency Management Policy and Practice in the United States:\nKey Factors in Performance Improvement.\nAbout the topic:\nThe presentation provided a brief history of emergency management policy and practice in the United States\, with an emphasis on understanding the causes of shifts in strategic doctrine and performance effectiveness over time. Against this backdrop\, it was examined how changes in doctrine\, and the efficacy of administrative practice are in part dependent on reaction to key events (e.g. creation of the Department of Homeland Security after the September 11 attacks\, statutory changes after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012) and in part dependend on strategic initiatives lead by policy experts in the emergency and disaster management field (e.g. the adoption of whole community planning goals\, increased focus on resiliency as an organizing principle). The manner by which the United States is likely to address a rapidly changing hazard vulnerability profile related to global climate change has also been addressed. \nAbout the speakers:\nBrian J. Gerber is an Associate Professor in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions\, Arizona State University. He is the Academic Director of the M.A. in Emergency Management and Homeland Security program\, Co-Director of the Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (Australia)\, as well as a Senior Sustainability Scholar with the Wrigley School of Sustainability\, Arizona State University and a PLuS Alliance Fellow. His research interests and publications include work on disaster policy and management\, homeland security policy\, and environmental regulation\, and includes serving as the Editor in Chief of the forthcoming (2020) Oxford Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards Governance\, Oxford University Press. Dr. Gerber has designed\, led or facilitated various emergency exercises\, has lead catastrophic incident and related planning projects\, and has conducted program evaluations and policy analyses on topics ranging from large-scale disaster evacuations to pandemic preparedness. His applied work on disaster management has included partnerships with federal\, state and local government agencies\, as well as with various nonprofit organizations in disaster field settings. He has received research grants from the National Science Foundation\, the U.S. Department of Education\, the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety\, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and the Colorado Department of Public Safety\, among others. \nMelanie Gall is a hazards geographer studying the interaction between natural hazards and society. She is a college research professor in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University. At ASU she is Co-Director of the Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security. The center is home to the Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database for the United States (SHELDUS)\, which Dr. Gall oversees and manages. Her expertise lies in risk metrics (e.g.\, disaster losses\, indices\, risk assessments)\, hazard mitigation and climate change adaptation planning as well as environmental modeling. The applied nature of hazards research allows her to work closely with emergency management agencies from local to federal levels.\nShe has conducted post-disaster field work in Mozambique\, Haiti\, New Jersey\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, and South Carolina. Her publications appeared in journals such as Nature Climate Change\, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society\, and Natural Hazards Review. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina\, M.S. from the University of Salzburg (Austria)\, and a B.S. from the University of Heidelberg (Germany). She is also a Certified Floodplain Manager.
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/the-evolution-of-emergency-management-policy-and-practice-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Berlin-Mitte\, Berlin\, 10117\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:Impact of Cyber-Attacks on Intangible Assets
DESCRIPTION:Since 2017\, we have been working on the question of how to measure the extent of damage from cyber attacks as part of an EU-funded project “Enterprises intangible Risk Management via Economic models based on simulation of modern cyber attacks (Hermeneut)”. What damage does a company’s brand\, image and patents suffer as a result of a cyber attack? Intangible assets in particular are playing an increasingly important role for companies\, which in an increasingly digitalised world are experiencing considerable added value through reputation and branding. \nOur colleague at HERMENEUT Altay Özaygen of the University of Paris-Sud (Paris XI) and Alexander Szanto of BIGS introduced us to the topic and a possible solution: \nImpact of Cyber-Attacks on Intangible Assets\n 
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/impact-of-cyber-attacks-on-intangible-assets/
LOCATION:Berlin-Mitte\, Berlin\, 10117\, Deutschland
CATEGORIES:PizzaSeminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20190502T120000
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SUMMARY:Immigration and Security in the United States: Bad Policy or Good Politics?
DESCRIPTION:On 2 May 2019\, we discussed with Prof. Christopher Hayter about the interesting question: \nImmigration and Security in the United States: Bad Policy or Good Politics?\nOver the past decade\, United States has grappled with managing an increasingly backlogged immigration system while receiving an unprecedented influx of asylum seekers from Latin America. More recently\, the United States has attracted international attention for the immigration policies of the Administration of President Donald Trump. Critics in the U.S. and abroad have deemed the Administration’s policies short-sighted\, unjust\, and ineffective\, yet fail to account for the broader political context and rationale behind these actions. This presentation provided historical and political context underlying immigration policy within the U.S. It was explained why and how through several contemporary examples\, such as “the wall”\, asylum policy\, and the “Muslim travel ban”\, the Administration has taken such actions. \nAbout the speaker:\nChristopher Hayter is an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs in the College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State Universtity. Prior to joining ASU\, Dr. Hayter served as executive director of the Policy Evaluation and Transformation Group at the New York Academy of Sciences where he lead the Academy’s work in program evaluation\, higher education and science policy\, organizational restructuring and strategic planning\, and entrepreneurship research. He was also executive director of the Academy’s Scientist Without Borders program\, an online platform for generating\, sharing\, and advancing innovative science and technology-based solutions to the world`s most pressing global development challenges. Hayter has nearly fifteen years of experience managing complex science and innovation policy projects at organizations such as National Governors Association\, Council on Competitiveness\, National Academies’ Board on Science\, Technology\, and Economic Policy (STEP). He also worked for five years in the private sector establishing and managing new resort ventures for a large hospitality company. Prior to joining the Academy\, he served as Visiting Lecturer of Public Policy at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
URL:https://www.bigs-potsdam.org/en/events/immigration-and-security-in-the-united-states-bad-policy-or-good-politics/
LOCATION:Berlin-Mitte\, Berlin\, 10117\, Deutschland
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