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The Institute for Security and Technology

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is the 501(c)(3) critical action think tank. We take collaborative action to advance national security and global stability through technology built on trust, guiding businesses and governments with hands-on expertise, in-depth analysis, and a global network.

 

2025 Cyber Policy Awards

At the Second Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ celebration in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, February 6, hosted by the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and presented by Microsoft, seven recipients of the Atlas trophy were announced and celebrated before a packed house of senior policy leaders, veteran cyber experts, and eminent members of industry. 

 

A new IST podcast: Introducing TechnologIST Talks

Technology revolutionizes the way we live. Insecure, negligent, or exploitative advancements, however, can threaten global security & stability. TechnologIST Talks is dedicated to bringing conversations on these risks–and opportunities–to the forefront. In the season premiere, CEO Philip Reiner asks the question, does the U.S. have what it takes to win the techno-industrial competition with China? IST Senior Fellows Michael Brown & Pavneet Singh say yes. By harnessing the power of venture capital, they have a plan to help build critical technologies essential for national security, economic prosperity and global leadership.

 

Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Cognition, Society, and the Future

AI has surged to the fore, and GenAI represents a profound evolution in tech that can affect and manipulate cognition, and outsource cognitive functions. The Generative Identity Initiative’s inaugural report asks the question: How will this emerging tech affect social cohesion? With the generous support of Omidyar Network, GII engaged 25+ working group members and contributors from across industry, academia, and civil society over the course of seven months. The report presents a comprehensive research agenda, noting 27 areas of exploration for addressing these challenges.

 

Announcing UnDisruptable27: A new IST effort driving resilience of lifeline critical infrastructure

The systems that we rely on every day for everything from water and food to emergency medical care and power are subject to escalating harms by accidents, bad actors, and nation-state adversaries. Preventing these harms is a matter of public safety — and we must act now. UnDisruptable27 will prioritize the safety, security, and resilience of four lifeline basic human needs: water and wastewater, emergency medical care and hospital services, food supply chains, and power. The new project will be led by Joshua Corman, Executive in Residence for Public Safety & Resilience, with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies. 

 

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Announcing the Winners of the Second Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Presented by Microsoft

At the second annual Cyber Policy Awards™ celebration in Washington, D.C. this week, hosted by the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and presented by Microsoft, recipients were announced and celebrated before a packed house of senior policy leaders, veteran cyber experts, and eminent members of industry. 

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Spotlighting Sponsors for the Second Cyber Policy Awards™ Presented by Microsoft

The Institute for Security and Technology, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is excited to spotlight the eight sponsors of the Second Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Presented by Microsoft. 

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Hack the Plant

Hack the Plant, Episode 40: Protecting Critical Infrastructure for Rural Electric Cooperatives

On a new Hack the Plant, host Bryson Bort sat down with NRECA Cyber Director Carter Manucy to discuss how we can better combat the cyber threats facing our energy infrastructure.

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Artificial Intelligence

Q&A: Mitigating Social GenAI’s Impact on Cognition, Society, and the Future 

How will generative AI affect our social cohesion? In this month’s edition of the TechnologIST, we sat down with IST’s Generative Identity Initiative team, Gabrielle Tran and Eric Davis to discuss their capstone report investigating the impacts of #GenAI.

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