Six Cyber Diplomacy Milestones of 2016

[Commentary] Five years ago the Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues was created to promote the US vision for an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet where all stakeholders can experience its economic and social benefits. While it’s impossible for me to highlight all of the great work by cyber policy officers in 2016, I compiled the following list to demonstrate the range of ways they’re having an impact.
1. Negotiated Landmark Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Decision on Cyber Confidence-Building Measures
2. Established First-Ever Bilateral Framework on Cyber
3. Supported the Renewed Mandate for the Internet Governance Forum
4. Developed Programs to Strengthen Global Cybersecurity Capacity
5. Trained Cyber Policy Officers to Effectively Promote US Interests in Cyberspace
6. Coordinated the Global Effort to Raise Cybersecurity Awareness

[The Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues, US Dept. of State, is led by Christopher Painter and covers the full range of cyber issues.]