The Offensive Cyber Working Group (OCWG)

The Offensive Cyber Working Group (OCWG) is formed of researchers examining the role of offensive cyber from an interdisciplinary perspective, with a focus on those who reside in the UK, or work on the UK. We are independent and all work as volunteers to examine how offensive cyber is both sharing UK capabilities, those internationally, as well as the impact of offensive cyber upon defence.

In the academic year 2024 – 2025, we are developing the COP Framework (Concepts, Organisation, and Practice) to develop an interdisciplinary approach to the study of offensive cyber and cyber conflict (see more under ‘Current Activities‘). The OCWG is led by Dr Andrew Dwyer (based at Royal Holloway, University of London) supported by a steering committee, with a College of Experts, who come together to work on offensive cyber. The OCWG as a group does not hold any single position on offensive cyber, but should be considered a ‘force-multiplier’ for academically-orientated research.

We encourage engagement with practitioners, government, think tanks, and industry to work with us. If you wish to get in touch, please either go to our contact page, email steering@offensivecyber.org, or get in touch with Dr Andrew Dwyer directly.