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IST Partners with the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise to Research Public-Private Cyber Partnerships

As the Institute for Security and Technology continues to engage in cross-sector efforts to combat ransomware through the Ransomware Task Force, we are excited to launch a new research initiative in collaboration with the Global Forum for Cyber Expertise (GFCE).

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Nile Johnson Joins IST to Lead Applied Trust and Safety Practice

The Institute for Security and Technology announced today the addition of Nile Johnson as the Senior Director for Applied Trust and Safety. Nile will lead IST’s efforts through a combination of strategy, stakeholder engagement, and execution. 

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Geopolitics of Technology

Ben Purser Joins IST as Vice President for Geopolitical Risk

The Institute for Security and Technology announced today the addition of Ben Purser as Vice President for Geopolitical Risk. Ben will lead IST’s efforts to improve public-private sector alignment on technology policy, particularly with respect to China.

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Future of Digital Security

Putting the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense to the Test

An analysis of ransomware attack points of failure reflected in cyber insurance claims data

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