EDUCATION | Education | Education |
|---|---|---|
Post-Doc | Center for International Security and Cooperation, Freeman
Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI),
Stanford University
Cyber Security Postdoctoral Fellow Mentors: Prof. Amy Zegart and Dr. Herb Lin | 2021-2022 |
PhD | School of Political Science, Government and International Affairs
Tel Aviv University
Dissertation: “National Strategies During Cyber Conflicts” Committee: Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel and Dr. Udi Sommer (chairs) Prof. Yotam Margalit, Prof. Yuval Elovici | 2014-2020 |
MA | Security Studies, Tel Aviv University
Thesis: “The Effect of Cyber War Technologies on Force Buildup of the United States and Israel” (Graduated Magna Cum Laude) Advisor: Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel | 2011-2013 |
BA | Political Science, History (double major), Tel Aviv University | 2007-2010 |
Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship | 2021 – 2022 |
Women in Cyber Security Awards – finalist | 2019 |
Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC) research grant
“National strategies during cyber conflict.” PI: Dr. Udi Sommer (~$25,000) | 2018 |
Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC) research grant
“The deniability mechanism in the cyber age – Its effect on states’ behavior in the international system.” PI: Prof. Isaac Ben Israel (~$25,000) | 2016 |
PhD excellence scholarship
Department of Political Science, Tel Aviv University | 2014-2018 |
Raffa and Paula Atlas Endowment Fund Award
Award for women in national security Tel Aviv University | 2013 |
Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund for Better Government
Junior Fellow scholarship Tel Aviv University | 2013 |
Award for academic achievements (for MA students)
The Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Science, Tel Aviv University | 2012 |
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Adjunct research fellow, Centre of Excellence for National Security (CENS), S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) | 2017- Present |
Tel Aviv University, Israel
Head of research, Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security • Head of the cyber security and space policy center of excellence | 2017 – Present |
Tel Aviv University, Israel
Research fellow, Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC) | 2016 – Present |
Tel Aviv University, Israel
Senior Researcher, Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security • Fields of expertise – cyber security, space policy, international relations theories, security studies and technology | 2012 – 2016 |
Ariel University, Israel
Introduction to Cyber Adversaries and Threats course
Business Information Technology professional training program | 2020 |
Tel Aviv University, Israel
Teaching Assistant, School of Political Science, Government and International Affairs • Taught International Relations 101, an undergraduate course averaging 70 students per semester • Coordinated grading with a team of three teaching assistants | 2014 – 2017 |
Baram, G. and Weschler, O., “Cyber Threats to Space Systems: Current Risks and the Role of NATO.” Leveraging Emerging Technologies in Support of NATO Air & Space Power, Joint Air & Space Power Conference 2020 – Conference Read Ahead. June, 2020. https://www.japcc.org/cyber-threats-to-space-systems/
Antebi, L. and Baram, G., “Cyber and Artificial Intelligence – Technological Trends and National Challenges.” Cyber, Intelligence and Security.Vol. 4, no. 1, 2020. https://www.inss.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cyber4.1ENG_7-133-149.pdf
Baram, G. and Ben Israel, I., “The Academic Reserve – Israel’s Fast Track to High- Tech Success,” Israel Studies Review, vol. 34: 2, 2019, pp. 75-91. https://doi.org/10.3167/isr.2019.340205
Shapira, Z. and Baram, G., “Space Arms Race: Global Trends and National Interests,” Cyber, Intelligence and Security, Vol. 3, no. 2, October 2019. https://www.inss.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Shapira-and-Baram.pdf
Baram, G. and Barel, O., “Information Warfare Between the Superpowers in the 21th Century,” The IDF Journal on Operational Art, Dado Center for Interdisciplinary Military Studies. September 2019. https://bit.ly/2nnX3Pd [Hebrew].
Baram, G. and Sommer, U., “Covert or not Covert: National Strategies During Cyber Conflict,” In 2019 11th International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon), IEEE, pp. 197-212. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8756682
Baram, G. and Menashri, H., “Why Can’t We Be Friends? Challenges to International Cyberwarfare Cooperation Efforts and the Way Ahead,” Comparative Strategy, vol. 38: 2, 2019, pp. 89-97. https://doi.org/10.1080/01495933.2019.1573069
Baram, G., Cohen, D., Shapira, Z., Wechsler O., Hight, N. and Ben Israel, I., “Strategic Trends in the Global Cyber Conflict,” Cyber Security: A Peer Review Journal, vol. 2:3, 2019, pp. 238-250. https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/hsp/jcs/2018/00000002/00000003/art00006
Cohen, D. and Baram, G., “The Use of Cyberwarfare in Military Influence Operations,” Maa’rachot (IDF journal), 480-481, 2018, pp. 64-69. http://maarachot.idf.il/PDF/FILES/4/114324.pdf [Hebrew].
Baram, G., “Cyber warfare and Israel’s National Security Concept,” Middle East Quarterly, winter 2017, pp. 1-10. http://www.meforum.org/6399/israeli-defense-in- the-age-of-cyber-war
Paikowsky, D., Baram, G. and Ben Israel, I., “Trends in Space Activities in 2014: The Significance of the Space Activities of Governments,” Acta Astronautica, vol. 118, no. 3, 2016, pp. 187–198. https://doi.org/10.S1016/j.actaastro.2015.10.007
Menashri, H. and Baram, G., “Critical Infrastructures and Their Interdependence in a Cyber Attack –The Case of the U.S.,” Military and Strategic Affairs, vol. 7, no. 1, 2015, pp. 79-100. https://www.inss.org.il/publication/critical-infrastructures-and- their-interdependence-in-a-cyber-attack-the-case-of-the-u-s/
Paikowsky, D., Baram, G. and Ben Israel, I., “Trends in Government Space Activity and Policy in 2013,” Astropolitics, vol. 12: 3-4, 2014, pp. 107-126. https://doi.org/10.1080/14777622.2014.961889
Baram, G., “Preparing for Cyberwar,” Maa’rachot (IDF journal), vol. 456, August 2014, pp.22-27 http://maarachot.idf.il/PDF/FILES/6/113476.pdf [Hebrew].
Baram, G., “The Effect of Cyberwar Technologies on Force Buildup: The Israeli Case,” Military and Strategic Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, 2013, pp. 23-43. https://www.inss.org.il/publication/the-effect-of-cyberwar-technologies-on-force- buildup-the-israeli-case/
Baram, G. “Public Secrets: The Changing Place of Secrecy in Cyber Operations.”
Baram, G. “The Place of Intelligence Agencies in the Attribution Process of Cyber Intrusions.”
Baram, G., Sommer, U. and Ben Israel, I., “Emerging from the Shadows: Towards a Shift in State Attribution of Cyber Attacks.” International Studies Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, April 2021.
Abramson, Y. and Baram, G., “Image Management during Cyber Conflict,” International Studies Association North East, Baltimore, November 2020.
Abramson, Y. and Baram, G., “Cyber Rules: Cyber Practices and Alliances in the Middle East,” International Studies Association Annual Meeting, Honolulu, April 2020 (Canceled due to COVID-19).
Baram, G. “Decision Making During Cyber Conflict”, presented at the International Forum on Cyber Politics, The 9th International Cyber Week Conference, Tel Aviv University, June 2019.
Baram, G., “Trends in Space Policy and Security Activities in 2017.” The 13th Ilan Ramon International Space Conference, Tel Aviv University, January 2018.
Baram, G., “The Effect of Cyberwar Technologies on Force Buildup: The Israeli Case,” ISPSA Annual International Conference, Hadassah Academic College, Jerusalem, May 26, 2016.
Baram, G., “The Effect of Cyberwar Technologies on Force Buildup: The Case of the United States and Israel,” the 9th International Conference in Political Science, International Relations, and Public Policy, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, December 12, 2013.
Baram, G. “Storm Winds – On the Meaning of Deterrence in Cyber Incidents”, Israeli Defense Forces Blog. January 10, 2021. https://bit.ly/3imQ4yj [Hebrew].
Baram, G. “Indicting Russia’s Most Destructive Cyberwar Unit: The Implications of Public Attribution,” Council on Foreign Relations. November 2020. https://on.cfr.org/3qqdoyW
Baram, G. “Cyber Warfare during Corona Times: Health Organizations at the Forefront.” Israeli Defense Forces Blog. July 8, 2020. https://bit.ly/39hQtO5 [Hebrew].
Baram, G. and Lim, K, “Israel and Iran Just Showed Us the Future of Cyberwar with Their Unusual Attacks.” Foreign Policy, June 5, 2020. https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/06/05/israel-and-iran-just-showed-us-the-future-of- cyberwar-with-their-unusual-attacks/
Lim, K. and Baram, G., “Iran Is Mastering the Final Frontier.” Foreign Policy, March 14, 2019. https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/03/14/iran-is-mastering-the-final-frontier/
Baram, G., “The Theft and Reuse of Advanced Offensive Cyber Weapons.” Council on Foreign Relations, June 19, 2018. https://www.cfr.org/blog/theft-and-reuse- advanced-offensive-cyber-weapons-pose-growing-threat
Paikowsky, D. and Baram, G., “Space Wars – Why Our Space Systems Need an Upgrade,” Foreign Affairs, January 7, 2015. http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/142690/deganit-paikowsky-and-gil- baram/space-wars
Paikowsky, D. and Baram, G., “Cyber Threat: Achilles Heel of Space Systems?” Ynet, September 11, 2014. http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4570268,00.html [Hebrew].
Menashri, H. and Baram, G., “North Korea’s Cyber Capabilities – Current status and the way ahead.” Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security, Tel Aviv University. September 2020.
“Solar Winds and Cyber Warfare between Nation-states in 2020”, Globes Cyber Security Summit. January 2021.
“Cybersecurity and AI – New Risks to National Security,” An Israeli Eye on AI Conference, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Warsaw embassy. November 24, 2020.
“Cyber and National Security,” Maa’riv First National Security Conference, March 2019.
“Global Trends in International Cyber Conflict,” Atidim Management Forum (senior Israeli managers), April 2018.
“Farewell Operation – The First Logic Bomb,” The Dov Lautman Unit for Science Oriented Youth – Tel Aviv University, Summer 2014.
External reviewer for: Journal of Cyber Policy; Journal of Global Security Studies.
Member: International Studies Association (ISA); From Stuxnet to ISIS – Research Group on Cyber Conflicts in the Middle-East, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem; Forum Devora – Women in International Security.
Prime Minister’s Office, Israel – Senior cybersecurity analyst
• Oversaw formulation of an integrated viewpoint for senior management • Manager of training program for new employees | 2008 to 2014 |
Israeli Air Force Squadron operations officer [Lieutenant] | Oct 2002 – Oct 2005 |
Fluent in Hebrew (Native) and English
School of Political Science and International Relations Tel Aviv University
School of Political Science and International Relations Tel Aviv University
School of Political Science and International Relations Tel Aviv University
Faculty of Technology Management Holon Institute of Technology