United Nations Framework for Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace

Overview

• Developed to promote stability in cyberspace
• Framework establishes clear guidelines for state conduct

Four Pillars

1. International Law
   • UN Charter applies to state conduct in cyberspace
2. Agreed Norms
   • 11 norms setting expectations for responsible state behavior during peacetime
3. Confidence-Building Measures
   • Strengthen transparency, predictability, and stability
4. Cyber Capacity-Building
   • Ensures all states can benefit from and mitigate risks of increased connectivity

Endorsement

• Endorsed by all 193 UN member states
• Included in UN General Assembly resolution 72/37

Additional Resources

• UN website: UN disarmament ICT security
• Australian Government: Cyber Affairs