Deviation from the Norms - The Necessity and Challenges - USENIX Enigma 2017

Explore the complexities of establishing global norms for acceptable behavior in the digital domain through this 22-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2017. Delve into the challenges and opportunities of norm diffusion in cybersecurity, focusing on the increasing demand for retaliatory capabilities in the private sector. Examine the hurdles to norm implementation, including technical verification difficulties, outdated policies, and collective action problems. Understand the importance of US leadership in shaping global digital norms and the necessity of collaboration between tech and policy communities. Gain insights into the implications of offense-based behavior for security and privacy, and explore topics such as cyber militias, hacking back capabilities, and the concept of cyber sovereignty. Learn about the multi-stakeholder model, competing norms, and the need for policy innovation in addressing these critical issues.