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Podcast: ICRC Humanitarian Law and Policy Blog
Episode: Avoiding civilian harm during military cyber operations: six key takeaways
Description: In today’s armed conflicts, cyber operations are increasingly used in support of and alongside kinetic operations. Several States have publicly acknowledged such use, and many more are developing military cyber capabilities. In parallel, cyber incidents – primarily outside armed conflicts – have resulted in damage and disruption to civilian services, including hospitals, water and electrical infrastructure, and nuclear and petrochemical facilities. They offer a chilling warning about the potential humanitarian impact of military cyber operations in contemporary and future armed conflicts.
If the risk of civilian harm from military cyber operations is to be reduced, it is necessary to consider how it can...