Erik Silfversten

Overview

Commentary

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  Why the 2018 Winter Olympics Are the Perfect Storm for Cyberattacks

  The Olympic Games could invite the most severe cyber threats to a major sporting event in recent years. The location of the games and increased connectivity, both among the public and infrastructure, make them a prime target for cyberattacks.

  Feb 12, 2018 Wired UK

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  Ensuring Cybersecurity Is Vital for a Driverless Future

  High-profile accidents involving autonomous vehicles (AVs) have led to recent discussions about the physical safety of people. However, it could be argued that consumers and manufacturers should be equally, if not more, concerned about the potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities in AVs.

  Feb 12, 2018 Public Technology

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  A Smart Toy Could Have Personal Details for Life, Not Just for Christmas

  Parents shouldn't avoid buying smart toys during the holidays, particularly if these devices top children's Christmas lists. But parents should definitely be wary of the security and privacy risks that smart toys can pose.

  Dec 21, 2017 The RAND Blog

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  The WannaCry Cyber Attack Could Be the First of Many If the NHS Takes No Action

  In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) was one of the organizations most severely affected by the WannaCry ransomware. The NHS and other public sector organizations need to improve their cybersecurity processes and quickly before a more severe cyber attack takes place.

  Dec 1, 2017 British Medical Journal Group Blogs

Publications

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  Report

  Olympic-Caliber Cybersecurity: Lessons for Safeguarding the 2020 Games and Other Major Events

  Understanding the cybersecurity threat landscape is critical to hosting a resilient, safe, and secure Olympic Games. Policy options derived from a risk analysis of this threat landscape can help achieve the cybersecurity goals of Tokyo 2020.

  Oct 4, 2018

• Journal Article

  Journal Article

  Key Skills and Competences for Defence: Governmental Domain

  This study, commissioned by the European Defence Agency, identifies key defence skills within the governmental domain and proposes recommendations for their sustainment.

  Aug 16, 2018

• Journal Article

  Journal Article

  Response Strategies to the Cost Escalation of Defence Equipment: Executive Summary

  Published in EDA studies - Executive summary.

  Mar 15, 2017

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  Report

  Defence and security after Brexit: Understanding the possible implications of the UK's decision to leave the EU — Compendium report

  This RAND study examines the potential defence and security implications of the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union ('Brexit'), whether for the UK, Europe or globally.

  Mar 5, 2017

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  Report

  Defence and security after Brexit: Understanding the possible implications of the UK's decision to leave the EU — Overview report

  This RAND study examines the potential defence and security implications of the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union ('Brexit'), whether for the UK, Europe or globally.

  Mar 5, 2017

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  Report

  Families Support to Transition: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

  RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust to conduct a systematic review to develop a better understanding of the evidence base around four themes associated with the transition into civilian life for UK Service leaver families.

  Sep 8, 2016

• Research Brief

  Research Brief

  Supporting UK Service leavers and their families in the transition to civilian life

  RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust to conduct a systematic review to develop a better understanding of the evidence base around four themes associated with the transition into civilian life for UK Service leaver families.

  Sep 8, 2016