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Global State Cyber Activity Tracker
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About
This dataset meticulously tracks state-sponsored cyber operations conducted globally since 2005. Compiled from official figures provided by the Council on Foreign Relations, an independent American think tank, its primary purpose is to explore how countries leverage cyber operations to achieve political advantage. It highlights the pervasive use of cyber activities by states and underscores the growing importance of government investment in cybersecurity as human civilisation becomes increasingly digitised. The Council on Foreign Relations' Digital and Cyberspace Policy programme has created one of the most comprehensive databases on cyber incidents to date, serving as the foundation for this dataset.
Columns
- Title: Provides a summary or title of the cyber operation.
- Date: Specifies when the cyber operation was carried out.
- Affiliations: Lists any known affiliations behind the cyber operation.
- Descriptions: Offers a detailed description of the cyber operation conducted.
- Response: Notes any response from the suspects involved in the cyber operation.
- Victims: Identifies the targets of the cyber operation, if known.
- Sponsor: Indicates the suspected state sponsor of the cyber operation.
- Type: Categorises the kind of cyber operation performed.
- Category: Describes the demographic category of the cyber operation's victims.
- Sources_1: Provides the primary source that reported the cyber operation.
- Sources_2: Includes a second source that reported the cyber operation, if applicable.
- Sources_3: Lists a third source that reported the cyber operation, if applicable.
Distribution
This dataset is provided in a CSV file format and is approximately 473.51 kB in size. It is structured as tabular data with 12 distinct columns. The dataset appears to contain 768 individual records or rows detailing the cyber operations. A sample file will be updated separately to the platform.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing trends in state-sponsored cyber operations and their evolution over time.
- Investigating the geopolitical motivations behind cyber activities.
- Studying the impact of the Digital Age on international relations and national security.
- Informing policy discussions regarding cybersecurity expenditure and government interests.
- Conducting time series analysis on cyber incidents.
Coverage
The dataset covers state-sponsored cyber operations across the globe, with data spanning from August 25, 2005, through to December 24, 2022. It tracks various demographic categories of victims, including the private sector and government entities. All figures are official and compiled from the Council on Foreign Relations, known for maintaining a highly complete database of cyber incidents.
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly useful for:
- Academics and researchers in international relations, political science, and cybersecurity.
- Government analysts and policymakers focused on national security and foreign policy.
- Think tanks and NGOs specialising in digital rights, cyber warfare, or global affairs.
- Data scientists and statisticians interested in analysing time-series data related to geopolitical events.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- State-Sponsored Cyber Operations Global Registry
- International Cyber Warfare Data
- Global State Cyber Activity Tracker
- Council on Foreign Relations Cyber Incidents Log
- Cyber Geopolitics Operations Dataset
Attributes
Original Data Source: Global State Cyber Activity Tracker
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