The Cyber-Nuclear Threat
Nuclear and tech experts know that all digital systems are at risk for cyberattacks—including nuclear weapons systems.
Analysis
In the News
Ernest Moniz on Vladimir Putin’s reckless nuclear threats
Ernest Moniz says the Russian leader needs to back away from the nuclear button.
U.S. Nuclear Modernization: Security & Policy Implications of Integrating Digital Technology
NTI explores the risks and benefits related to the digitization and automation plans for modernization of U.S. nuclear weapons systems and addresses implications for the national security community to consider as the process moves forward.
The NTI Nuclear Security Index
Assesses countries’ progress on nuclear security, highlights security gaps, and recommends actions for governments to better protect nuclear materials and facilities and build an effective global nuclear security architecture.
Nuclear Weapons in the New Cyber Age
“WannaCry” About Trump’s Nuclear Posture Review? The Global Implications of Deterring Cyber Attacks with Nuclear Weapons
Explores the global implications of the Trump Administration's 2018 Nuclear Posture Review through an interactive quiz, infographic, and article. (CNS)
Statement by the Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group: Support for Dialogue Among Governments to Address Cyber Threats to Nuclear Facilities, Strategic Warning and Nuclear Command and Control
We have crossed over to a new nuclear era in which cyber capabilities transform the nuclear risks.
Global Action on Cybersecurity at Nuclear Facilities: Moving Beyond the Status Quo
This paper by Michelle Nalabandian, Alexandra Van Dine, and Page Stoutland highlights steps governments can take to protect nuclear facilities from cyber threats.
A New Approach to Nuclear Computer Security
The current, attack‐centric approach to computer security is incapable of adequately defending nuclear facilities. This paper introduces a new approach, vulnerability‐centric security, which enables nuclear facility operators to prevent successful cyber‐attacks while enhancing the day‐to‐day operation of their systems.
Cyber Security at Nuclear Facilities: National Approaches
Sponsored by NTI and undertaken by the Institute for Security and Safety at the University of Brandenburg, this report identified a set of criteria that reflect the basic, minimum security measures and regulatory requirements necessary to protect nuclear facilities against cyber attacks.