Virtual Routes
@virtualroutes.bsky.social
Virtual Routes tackles the impact of digital and emerging technologies on global affairs. Also check out @bindinghook.bsky.social, our media outlet.
🗓️ Mark your calendar for the next Colloquium session this week! Read more and sign up here: virtual-routes.org/event/positi...
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🗓️ Mark your calendar for the next Colloquium session this week! Read more and sign up here: virtual-routes.org/event/positi...
That's a wrap on the second Google.org Cybersecurity Seminars networking event in Paris! 🇫🇷 Read more: virtual-routes.org/the-second-g...
November 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
That's a wrap on the second Google.org Cybersecurity Seminars networking event in Paris! 🇫🇷 Read more: virtual-routes.org/the-second-g...
Announced today at the Google.org Cybersecurity Seminars program annual networking event, we are excited to share the newest resource available on our website - AI in Cybersecurity Toolkit! 🧰 Access the toolkit here: virtual-routes.org/ai-in-cybers...
November 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Announced today at the Google.org Cybersecurity Seminars program annual networking event, we are excited to share the newest resource available on our website - AI in Cybersecurity Toolkit! 🧰 Access the toolkit here: virtual-routes.org/ai-in-cybers...
Our latest #AIoverLunch takes us to New York, where Apolline Rolland met Tazin Khan, founder of Cyber Collective. They discussed how AI can bridge knowledge gaps, help resource-strained NGOs scale their work, and why cybersecurity should start at the dinner table. virtual-routes.org/ai-over-lunc...
November 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Our latest #AIoverLunch takes us to New York, where Apolline Rolland met Tazin Khan, founder of Cyber Collective. They discussed how AI can bridge knowledge gaps, help resource-strained NGOs scale their work, and why cybersecurity should start at the dinner table. virtual-routes.org/ai-over-lunc...
📢 We're hiring! 👋
Are you interested in contributing to the success of Virtual Routes? We’d love to hear from you!
Read more & apply: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/
Are you interested in contributing to the success of Virtual Routes? We’d love to hear from you!
Read more & apply: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
📢 We're hiring! 👋
Are you interested in contributing to the success of Virtual Routes? We’d love to hear from you!
Read more & apply: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/
Are you interested in contributing to the success of Virtual Routes? We’d love to hear from you!
Read more & apply: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/
The annual European Cybersecurity Fellowship field trip - done! ✅ Thank you for hosting us @bindinghook.bsky.social, @ncsc.gov.uk, FCDO and the Estonian Embassy in London!
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The annual European Cybersecurity Fellowship field trip - done! ✅ Thank you for hosting us @bindinghook.bsky.social, @ncsc.gov.uk, FCDO and the Estonian Embassy in London!
🚨 New talk: Machine Learning Security in Practice w/ Dr. Sven Herpig. From altered lane markings to neural trojans—how real are ML threats, and what matters most now?
📅 Oct 23 | 🕒 15:00 CEST | 💻 Online
Members only: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/...
📅 Oct 23 | 🕒 15:00 CEST | 💻 Online
Members only: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/...
October 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🚨 New talk: Machine Learning Security in Practice w/ Dr. Sven Herpig. From altered lane markings to neural trojans—how real are ML threats, and what matters most now?
📅 Oct 23 | 🕒 15:00 CEST | 💻 Online
Members only: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/...
📅 Oct 23 | 🕒 15:00 CEST | 💻 Online
Members only: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/...
Today, we are launching the Virtual Routes Cybersecurity Services Centre, an ambitious new project to improve the #cybersecurity of what we call “Critical Community Infrastructure”. Read more & apply here: virtual-routes.org/cybersecurit...
October 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Today, we are launching the Virtual Routes Cybersecurity Services Centre, an ambitious new project to improve the #cybersecurity of what we call “Critical Community Infrastructure”. Read more & apply here: virtual-routes.org/cybersecurit...
👋 Don't miss the first Colloquium session tomorrow!
📌 Mythical Beasts and Where to Find Them: Diving into the Depths of the Global Spyware Market
💡 Jen Roberts (@cyberstatecraft.bsky.social) & @julianferdinand.bsky.social (Recorded Future)
🗓️ October 2, 2025
🕓 16:00 – 17:00 CET
📌 Mythical Beasts and Where to Find Them: Diving into the Depths of the Global Spyware Market
💡 Jen Roberts (@cyberstatecraft.bsky.social) & @julianferdinand.bsky.social (Recorded Future)
🗓️ October 2, 2025
🕓 16:00 – 17:00 CET
October 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
👋 Don't miss the first Colloquium session tomorrow!
📌 Mythical Beasts and Where to Find Them: Diving into the Depths of the Global Spyware Market
💡 Jen Roberts (@cyberstatecraft.bsky.social) & @julianferdinand.bsky.social (Recorded Future)
🗓️ October 2, 2025
🕓 16:00 – 17:00 CET
📌 Mythical Beasts and Where to Find Them: Diving into the Depths of the Global Spyware Market
💡 Jen Roberts (@cyberstatecraft.bsky.social) & @julianferdinand.bsky.social (Recorded Future)
🗓️ October 2, 2025
🕓 16:00 – 17:00 CET
We are excited to welcome Hedi Armulik to the team as an Events and External Relations Officer! 🤝 Read more about Hedi: virtual-routes.org/hedi-armulik...
September 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We are excited to welcome Hedi Armulik to the team as an Events and External Relations Officer! 🤝 Read more about Hedi: virtual-routes.org/hedi-armulik...
🗓️ Virtual Routes Colloquium is back with the Fall/Winter (October-December 2025) session calendar! This year, the sessions explore state use and regulation of cyber surveillance and intelligence collection capabilities. Read more and sign up: virtual-routes.org/virtual-rout...
September 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🗓️ Virtual Routes Colloquium is back with the Fall/Winter (October-December 2025) session calendar! This year, the sessions explore state use and regulation of cyber surveillance and intelligence collection capabilities. Read more and sign up: virtual-routes.org/virtual-rout...
#OpenAI and #GoogleDeepMind - battle of the two AI giants 🗓️ Join us for an online book talk with @parmy.bsky.social, presenting her book, Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World, on October 15, 15:00–16:00 CET. Join the Hub: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
#OpenAI and #GoogleDeepMind - battle of the two AI giants 🗓️ Join us for an online book talk with @parmy.bsky.social, presenting her book, Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World, on October 15, 15:00–16:00 CET. Join the Hub: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
In the first installment of the #AIoverLunch interview series, Apolline Rolland sat down with NATO's CIO, Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, to discuss NATO’s use of AI for security and resilience.
👉 Read the full interview: virtual-routes.org/ai-over-lunc...
👉 Read the full interview: virtual-routes.org/ai-over-lunc...
September 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
In the first installment of the #AIoverLunch interview series, Apolline Rolland sat down with NATO's CIO, Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, to discuss NATO’s use of AI for security and resilience.
👉 Read the full interview: virtual-routes.org/ai-over-lunc...
👉 Read the full interview: virtual-routes.org/ai-over-lunc...
🔎 Communications Officer, we are looking for you! Read more about the role & apply here: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/co... #WereHiring
September 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🔎 Communications Officer, we are looking for you! Read more about the role & apply here: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/co... #WereHiring
We are excited to welcome @disclosing.observer to the team as our newest Senior Cybersecurity Consultant! 🤝 Read more about Max: virtual-routes.org/max-van-der-...
September 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We are excited to welcome @disclosing.observer to the team as our newest Senior Cybersecurity Consultant! 🤝 Read more about Max: virtual-routes.org/max-van-der-...
We’re hiring! 👋 If you’re passionate about driving impactful projects in a dynamic international team, we’d love to hear from you: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/
August 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM
We’re hiring! 👋 If you’re passionate about driving impactful projects in a dynamic international team, we’d love to hear from you: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/
Where is #AI really shaping #ransomware – and where is it just hype? Join experts Ciaran Martin, Jamie MacColl, Will Thomas, Taylor Grossman & Max Smeets as they discuss AI’s role in ransomware. 📅 To join, register as a member: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Where is #AI really shaping #ransomware – and where is it just hype? Join experts Ciaran Martin, Jamie MacColl, Will Thomas, Taylor Grossman & Max Smeets as they discuss AI’s role in ransomware. 📅 To join, register as a member: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Become a member of the AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub and get access to the Hub's exclusive event calendar! 🗓️ Learn more & register your interest in joining the Hub: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/... #AI #Cybersecurity #AICyberHub
July 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Become a member of the AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub and get access to the Hub's exclusive event calendar! 🗓️ Learn more & register your interest in joining the Hub: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/... #AI #Cybersecurity #AICyberHub
⚡ New report ⚡ Who is Doing Policy Research on AI & Cybersecurity? A Look Inside the Think-Tank Landscape by Anna Sophie den Ouden, Apolline Rolland, @jamesshires.bsky.social and @maxwsmeets.bsky.social is here! Read the report: virtual-routes.org/who-is-doing... #ThinkTanks #AI #Cybersecurity
July 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
⚡ New report ⚡ Who is Doing Policy Research on AI & Cybersecurity? A Look Inside the Think-Tank Landscape by Anna Sophie den Ouden, Apolline Rolland, @jamesshires.bsky.social and @maxwsmeets.bsky.social is here! Read the report: virtual-routes.org/who-is-doing... #ThinkTanks #AI #Cybersecurity
🚰 Last week in Brussels, we hosted a roundtable with public and private sector experts to tackle #cybersecurity and policy challenges in the #watersector. 🙏 Jeremy Rollison, @ricderby.com, Jos Wetzels & all the participants for joining us! Learn more: virtual-routes.org/virtual-rout...
June 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🚰 Last week in Brussels, we hosted a roundtable with public and private sector experts to tackle #cybersecurity and policy challenges in the #watersector. 🙏 Jeremy Rollison, @ricderby.com, Jos Wetzels & all the participants for joining us! Learn more: virtual-routes.org/virtual-rout...
Thank you #GoogleOrg Impact Summit for having us! 🤝 Learn more about the event and topics covered here: virtual-routes.org/virtual-rout...
June 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Thank you #GoogleOrg Impact Summit for having us! 🤝 Learn more about the event and topics covered here: virtual-routes.org/virtual-rout...
👋 Graduate Interns in #Communications and #EventPlanning, we are looking for you! Learn more and apply now: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/ #Internship
June 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
👋 Graduate Interns in #Communications and #EventPlanning, we are looking for you! Learn more and apply now: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/ #Internship
🚨 Introducing the AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub: a new network bringing together researchers, policy experts, and practitioners working at the intersection of #AI and #cybersecurity. Learn more and become a member: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/...
June 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🚨 Introducing the AI-Cybersecurity Research and Policy Hub: a new network bringing together researchers, policy experts, and practitioners working at the intersection of #AI and #cybersecurity. Learn more and become a member: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/...
New report is out! ✍️ Under Pressure: Securing Europe’s Resource-Constrained Critical Infrastructure. Read the full report: virtual-routes.org/under-pressu... #VirtualRoutes #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Microsoft
June 17, 2025 at 7:22 AM
New report is out! ✍️ Under Pressure: Securing Europe’s Resource-Constrained Critical Infrastructure. Read the full report: virtual-routes.org/under-pressu... #VirtualRoutes #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Microsoft
🎙️ The new episode of the @sansinstitute.bsky.social #CyberLeadersPodcast featuring @maxwsmeets.bsky.social is out now! Have a listen: sans.org/u/1Bxx
June 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🎙️ The new episode of the @sansinstitute.bsky.social #CyberLeadersPodcast featuring @maxwsmeets.bsky.social is out now! Have a listen: sans.org/u/1Bxx