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The Institute for Security and Technology builds solutions to enhance the security of the global commons. Our goal is to provide tools and insights for companies and governments to outpace emerging global security threats. Our non-traditional approach is biased towards action, as we build trust across domains, provide unprecedented access, and deliver and implement solutions. IST consists of three pillars for problem-solving: the Policy Lab, the Tech Works, and the Network for Global Security.

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Statement Reflecting on the Attack on the Capitol

That the outcome of the election was fulfilled was the result of physical and ideological resolve crucial to the will of democracy. IST shares this resolve.

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IST’s 2021 in Review

2021 has been a long year of unprecedented security dilemmas: from the proliferation of ransomware attacks to the contested information environment, to new issues like cognitive security. Through it all, IST has been there, working with you to help flip the script. Thank you.

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Reading List: The Roles for Military and Law Enforcement in Combating Ransomware

As the ransomware threat spreads worldwide, there remains debate around how to best leverage all the government’s tools. The military has more capacity and resources, especially to launch offensive operations, while law enforcement has more tools for prosecution and international coordination. Leveraging the two is critical to successfully counter the spread of ransomware.

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IST Announces New Personnel, New Initiative

In a continuation of our rapid growth, IST is extremely excited to announce the hiring of Megan Stifel as our Chief Strategy Officer, and the addition of Yaël Eisenstat to co-lead our new Digitally Influenced Democracy Initiative (DIDI). Megan comes to us with years of experience pioneering international cyber policy in government, and most recently […]

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Psychological Cyber Warfare: The Human Factor of Cybersecurity Breaches

Hackers and malign actors have extensively used phishing, pretexting, social proof, and other social engineering tools since the early days of the Internet. What is truly pernicious is how social engineering is fusing with ransomware attacks for incredibly destabilizing effects. 

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Ransomware Goes Prime Time on HBO

While those of us in the national security and cybersecurity communities would rather the threat not warrant a segment on HBO, the show did demonstrate that more and more people are taking ransomware seriously.

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