Total Security Advisor Join By Total Security Advisor Staff Jul 8, 2021 Cybersecurity Updated: Jul 8, 2021 On June 29, the United Nations Security Council held its first-ever open debate on maintaining peace and security in cyberspace. During the event, U.N. High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu said the “explosive” growth of digital technologies around the world is opening new potential domains for conflict and the ability of both State and non-State actors to carry out attacks across international borders. According to a U.N. press release, Nakamitsu pointed to a dramatic surge in malicious incidents in recent years, ranging from disinformation campaigns to the disruption of computer networks, contributing to diminishing trust and confidence among States.