In a world where every digital connection has the potential to be a vulnerability, the stakes for cybersecurity have never been higher. The recent statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on supply chain security brings into sharp focus the escalating threats faced by critical infrastructure operators,…
In an era of political polarization, congressional efforts to shore up America’s cybersecurity offer a rare beacon of bipartisanship. But these legislative efforts are currently under threat. Recently, the Defense Department asked lawmakers to kill a bipartisan proposal — across both chambers of Congress — that would…
The linkage between private companies that maintain vast data networks and the government agencies and officials that use them is one of several themes raised in a new report from Auburn University’s McCrary Institute of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure. The report, “Securing America’s Digital Future:…
Resilience is the new buzzword in the energy sector. Amidst mounting threats of cyberattacks, terrorism and natural disasters, executives and security leaders recognize it is impossible to prevent every disruptive incident. Instead, energy companies must develop resiliency: the ability to adapt in a changing environment…
As October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the idea that global interconnection reduces conflict is increasingly under scrutiny. The rise of “securitized globalization,” where national security outweighs economic interdependence, reflects a major global shift. Governments and businesses are now focused on “de-risking,” reducing reliance on other…
Hacking election infrastructure remains difficult, but attempts to hack people’s minds can be as easy as spinning up fake social media profiles and websites. While federal agencies and election officials repeatedly affirm the physical security and cybersecurity of U.S. elections, a significant vulnerability remains — the…
“This op-ed orginally appeard Dec. 18, 2023 on powermag.com. It was co-written by Frank Cilluffo, director of the McCrary Institute.” The U.S. energy sector has a bullseye on its back. Whether it’s nation-state hackers or domestic terrorists, the level of malicious activity directed against…
What comes next is anyone’s guess, and the window for our cyber readiness is closing fast. Why hasn’t cyber figured more prominently in Russia’s war on Ukraine? Russia is, after all, a powerhouse in this area having successfully cyber-attacked Estonia in 2007, Georgia in 2008, and Ukraine…
