Verena Jackson

Verena Jackson is a senior researcher at the Centre for Intelligence & Security Studies (CISS) at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, a fellow of the Transatlantic Technology Forum at Stanford University (USA), and founder of the law firm Jackson Legal.

As an expert in international security law, she advises government agencies, global companies and NATO on strategic issues related to cyber security, espionage & protection, and protecting critical infrastructure. Jackson was a visiting researcher at Duke University (USA), researches and teaches internationally about hybrid threats, and regularly publishes in leading trade publications. She is also a sought-after analyst in leading national and international media outlets, and also serves as an expert for the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA), including on the European security and defence architecture.

“The digitalisation of critical infrastructures has turned technical networks into attack surfaces with significant security implications. Cyber operations, espionage and sabotage – often directed by state or state-affiliated actors – are now strategic tools in the geopolitical competition. Anyone who isn't also thinking about resilience is risking economic, political and social stability.” 

— Verena Jackson