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2. Open Source Trend Analysis. We collect open-source information from the press and other
sources tracking global trends in cyberspace. These are published on our public website.
3. Analytical Workshops and Outreach. We work closely with academia, human rights
organizations, and the defense and intelligence community. We publish reports, and occasionally
conduct joint workshops. Our work is independent, and not subject to government classification. Our
goal is to encourage vigorous debate around critical policy issues. This includes engaging in ethical
and legal considerations of information operations, computer network attacks, and computer network
exploitation, including the targeted use of Trojans and malware, denial of service attacks, and
content filtering.
About The SecDev Group
http://www.secdev.ca
The SecDev Group is a Canadian-based operational consultancy focused on countries and regions at
risk from violence and insecurity. We deliver to our clients insights and access to a diverse range
of cultures, audiences, challenging environments and ungoverned spaces. Our approach combines
a field research capability with advanced techniques and methods for generating policy-relevant
analysis and solutions. As a think tank, we identify and communicate realistic options to enhance
effectiveness through evidence-based research on the causes, consequences and trajectories of
insecurity and violence. We are operational because we design and conduct activities in complex and
insecure environments.
About The Citizen Lab
http://www.citzenlab.org
The Citizen Lab is an interdisciplinary laboratory based at the Munk Centre for International Studies at
the University of Toronto, Canada focusing on advanced research and development at the intersection
of digital media and world politics. We are a hothouse that combines the disciplines of political
science, sociology, computer science, engineering, and graphic design. Our mission is to undertake
advanced research and engage in development that monitors, analyses, and impacts the exercise of
political power in cyberspace. The Citizen Lab’s ongoing research network includes the Information
Warfare Monitor and the OpenNet Initiative, ONI Asia, and benefits from collaborative partnerships
with academic institutions, NGOs, and other partners in all regions of the world.