The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence is a multinational and interdisciplinary cyber defence hub

We do research, training and exercises in four core areas: technology, strategy, operations and law

New Research Paper: Autonomous Cyber Capabilities under International Law

The application of international law to cyber operations and to the use of autonomous military technology continues to be the subject of int...

13.06.2019

NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence grows to 25 members

NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) celebrates today the accession of four new members - Bulgaria, Denmark, Norway ...

Our Flagships

CyCon

The annual International Conference on Cyber Conflict addresses the most relevant issues concerning the cyber defence community

Locked Shields

Locked Shields is a unique international cyber defence exercise offering the most complex technical live-fire challenge in the world

Tallinn Manual 2.0

The most comprehensive guide for policy advisors and legal experts on how existing International Law applies to cyber operations

Recent publications

Autonomous Cyber Capabilities under International Law

The application of international law to cyber operations and to the use of autonomous military technology continues to be the...

Council of the European Union: Privacy first, but security comes in a close second

In April 2014 the Court of Justice of the European Union annulled the Data Retention Directive in Digital Rights Ireland...

Cyber Defence Library

Database of publications authored or co-authored by CCDCOE researchers and experts, visiting researchers and other partners

INCYDER

This interactive database features the most relevant cyber security documents from major international organisations and articles by CCDCOE researchers on recent trends and developments within these organisations

Strategy and Governance

A comprehensive overview of national cyber security organisation in NATO nations together with a selection of national cyber security policy and legal documents adopted by NATO Allies and also like-minded partners beyond the Alliance

Tallinn Manual 2.0

The most comprehensive guide for policy advisors and legal experts on how existing International Law applies to cyber operations

International Cyber Law Interactive Toolkit

The Cyber Law Toolkit is a dynamic interactive web-based resource for legal professionals who work with matters at the intersection of international law and cyber operations.

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Our success is built on mutually beneficial collaboration with various partners. Let us know if you are interested in cooperation with us

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