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The new cyberdiplomat mandate : Prioritise, engage , repeat
Welcome to the ATN project survey
Managing a changing mandate requires developing a versatile engagement approach.
1.
What are the top three priorities for cyber diplomats today? (Rank in order of importance)
Establishing international cyber norms
Strengthening regional cybersecurity cooperation
Enhancing cyber incident response coordination
Protecting critical infrastructure through diplomatic efforts
Promoting digital human rights and internet governance
Integrating cybersecurity into broader foreign policy agendas
2.
How has the role of cyber diplomacy evolved in recent years? (Select all that apply)
Greater integration with foreign policy decision-making
Increased focus on cybercrime and law enforcement cooperation
Shift from traditional government-to-government engagement to multistakeholder diplomacy
More emphasis on public-private partnerships
Other (please specify)
3.
Which diplomatic engagement mechanisms are most effective in cyber diplomacy? (Select up to two)
Bilateral negotiations
Regional diplomatic frameworks (AU, EU, ASEAN, etc.)
UN-based multilateral forums (OEWG, GGE, ITU)
Public-private partnerships
Informal multistakeholder dialogues
4.
What are the biggest barriers to sustained engagement in cyber diplomacy? (Select up to three)
Geopolitical tensions and mistrust
Lack of enforcement mechanisms for cyber agreements
Limited technical expertise among diplomats
Insufficient funding for cyber diplomatic initiatives
Other (please specify)
5.
How frequently should cyber diplomatic engagements take place to be effective? (Select one)
Quarterly high-level summits with ongoing working groups
Annual diplomatic reviews with regular informal dialogues
Crisis-driven engagements as needed
Other (please specify)
6.
Which actors should cyber diplomats prioritize for long-term engagement? (Rank in order of priority)
National governments
Regional organizations (AU, EU, ASEAN, etc.)
International organizations (UN, ITU, INTERPOL)
Private sector (Tech companies, cybersecurity firms)
Civil society and academic institutions
7.
Which areas of capacity building should be prioritized for cyber diplomats? (Select all that apply)
Technical cybersecurity training
Cyber incident response coordination
Legal frameworks for cyber norms and international law
Multistakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
Other (please specify)
8.
What are the biggest challenges cyber diplomats will face in the next five years? (Open-ended response)
9.
Which emerging trends will have the greatest impact on cyber diplomacy? (Select up to three)
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity governance
Quantum computing and encryption debates
The weaponization of cyberspace in geopolitical conflicts
Strengthening regional cyber governance frameworks
Other (please specify)
10.
What is the most important long-term goal for cyber diplomacy? (Select one)
Achieving a global cyber stability framework
Strengthening regional cooperation on cyber threats
Ensuring cyber accountability for state and non-state actors
Building resilience in developing regions