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Beyond the Breach: Cyber Policy + Hacker Perspectives

International policy hackers explore how hacker participation shapes global humanitarian cyber policies at the ICRC, OAS, and regional CSIRTs in Latin America.

Summary

Integrating Hacker Perspectives into Multilateral Policy

Cyber policy formulation often occurs in diplomatic isolation, creating rules disconnected from technical realities unless security researchers actively participate in deliberations.

Humanitarian Norms and the ICRC Cyberspace Delegation

Panelists discuss initiatives within the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to establish international humanitarian protections for civilian infrastructure and medical facilities during cyberwarfare.

Regional Collaboration Across the Americas and CSIRTs

Examining cybersecurity developments within the Organization of American States (OAS) and Latin American Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) highlights grassroots engagement models.

Creating Open Platforms for Policymaking Innovation

The panel outlines strategies for institutionalizing hacker representation in regional digital forensics, cyber diplomacy, and international threat response frameworks.

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