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U.S. National Security Depends on American Tech and a Healthy Relationship with Risk
Former CIA D/COO John Edwards calls for closer collaboration between the USG and tech industry.
John Edwards
Feb 28, 2024


Hackers are Taking Advantage of Gaps in U.S. Cybersecurity Policy
Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (Ret.) and Michael Sugden discuss how policymakers are protecting you from firmware hackers.
Mark Montgomery and Michael Sugden
Feb 15, 2024


Loose lips can still sink ships: Protect your Critical Information
Director of the Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) Michael C. Casey writes on OPSEC challenges in today's digital age.
Michael Casey
Jan 24, 2024


A New Year Means Further Transformative Shifts in Cyber
CIG Principal Member Kelly Bissell predicts transformative shifts in cyber in 2024.
Kelly Bissell
Jan 17, 2024


DARPA’s Focus on ‘Manipulated Media’ Lays Out Technology for Combatting Disinformation and more
Cipher Brief Senior National Security Columnist Walter Pincus examines DARPA's focus on using AI to counter disinformation.
Walter Pincus
Jan 2, 2024


The Intelligence Community ‘Can’ Tackle Open-Source Data in a Hyper-Connected World
Chip Usher and Kristin Wood discuss how the IC can leverage open-source data to bolster national security.
Chip Usher and Kristin Wood
Dec 21, 2023


To Beat China and Russia in Cyberspace, Change the Game
Adam Maruyama argues that comapnies must shift from responding to cyberattacks toward a more preventative approach.
Adam Maruyama
Dec 14, 2023


Targeting FBI Budget Makes Us More Vulnerable on Cyber
Could proposed FBI budget cuts impact the U.S.'s ability to eliminate safe havens for cyber criminals?
Mark Montgomery and Jiwon Ma
Dec 1, 2023


Innovative Business Models Can Accelerate Tech for IC Missions
Chris Menza and Lauren Yoeckel-Kelly urge the intelligence community to accelerate its fielding of innovative, mission-driven capabilities.
Chris Menza and Laura Yoeckel-Kelly
Oct 3, 2023


Financial Sector Cybersecurity is National Security
Tom Pfeifer Executive Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton OPINION — The world stands at an existential crossroads, torn between dueling...
Tom Pfeifer
Sep 22, 2023


Our Biggest Cyber Vulnerability
Jon Darby Former Director of the Operations Directorate, NSA/CSS Network vulnerabilities come in many forms and as a result, there is a...
Jon Darby
Mar 23, 2023

Q&A with Suzanne Spaulding
Suzanne Spaulding Senior Adviser, Homeland Security, International Security Program, CSIS What’s top of mind for you in cyber right now...
Suzanne Spaulding
Mar 21, 2023


Our Greatest Cyber Challenge is that of Execution
Steve Hill Deputy Group CISO, Credit Suisse The cyber dimension to the war in Ukraine has been a revelation. The presumption of offensive...
Steve Hill
Mar 20, 2023


Watching But Not Waiting: Vigilance, Diligence, and Resilience on Cybersecurity
Debora A. Plunkett Principal, Plunkett Associated LLC In the past year, the cybersecurity landscape has been rich with new partnerships,...
Debora A. Plunkett
Mar 10, 2023

Q&A with The Honorable Susan Gordon
The Honorable Susan Gordon Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence / CIG Principal What’s top of mind for you in cyber...
The Cipher Brief Team
Mar 8, 2023

Q&A with Matt Hayden
Matt Hayden Former Assistant Secretary for Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk and Resilience Policy, DHS What’s top of mind for you in cyber...
The Cipher Brief Team
Jan 26, 2023

Q&A with Paolo Dal Cin
Paolo Dal Cin Global Lead, Accenture Security What’s top of mind for you in cyber right now and why? We are hearing four consistent...
The Cipher Brief Team
Jan 24, 2023

Q&A with Frank Cilluffo
Frank Cilluffo Director of the McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security, Auburn University What’s top of mind for...
The Cipher Brief Team
Jan 17, 2023

Q&A with Rick Ledgett
Rick Ledgett Former Deputy Director, NSA / CIG Principal What’s top of mind for you in cyber right now and why? One thing that I’m...
The Cipher Brief Team
Jan 12, 2023


Data-Driven Cybersecurity is a Superweapon
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON / KNOWLEDGE PARTNER PERSPECTIVE — Today, organizations are operating cyber, privacy, and security workstreams within...
Greg McCullough
Nov 28, 2022
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