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The United States’ Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Operations

IST's Brandon Cortino and Catherine Murphy co-authored a primer that serves to create a stronger understanding of the systems comprising the U.S. NC3 network, summarize modernization plans, and explore the challenges that emerge in an increasingly uncertain threat environment.

command, communications, control, Department of Defense, deterrence, EDTs, modernization, NC3, nuclear, stability

May 7, 2026

Report, White Paper

AI Agents & Agency in the Internet Ecosystem

AI agents are rapidly reshaping how the internet functions. Software systems operate, interact, and execute tasks autonomously – marking a structural shift in our digital ecosystem. A new report presents three core insights into the AI agent landscape, supporting activities by policymakers, industry leaders, and standards bodies to enhance trust and stability.

agency, agentic, agents, AI, artificial intelligence, attribution, authorization, identity, intellectual property, stability, trust

April 30, 2026

Progress Report

The Ransomware Task Force at 5 Years: Progress… and Backsliding

As we mark the fifth anniversary of the release of the RTF report and its 48 recommendations, IST’s cyber experts took time to reflect on each of the 4 pillars, note where they’ve seen improvements since 2021, and track where progress has slowed–or even taken a step back.

blueprint, cybercrime, deter, disrupt, prepare, Ransomware, respond, RTF

April 30, 2026

Testimony: Online Scams, Crypto Fraud & Digital Extortion: How Transnational Criminal Networks Target Americans

On Tuesday, April 21, IST Chief Strategy Officer Megan Stifel joined the House Committee on Homeland Security for a hearing on online scams, fraud, and digital extortion to examine how transnational criminal networks are targeting Americans.

congress, cybersecurity, extortion, fraud, Ransomware

April 21, 2026

How to End the Iran Crisis

For Foreign Affairs, former European Commission VP Federica Mogherini & IST Senior Fellow Sahil V. Shah examine the trajectory of the Iran-U.S. peace talks, and the future of the nuclear file.

Iran, national security, nuclear, nuclear energy, United States

April 13, 2026

Counter Ransomware Initiative Tabletop Exercise: After-Action Report

IST, in partnership with the Australian Department of Home Affairs and the Counter Ransomware Initiative’s Private Sector Advisory Panel—led by Public Safety Canada and BlackBerry—held a multinational ransomware tabletop exercise on the margins of Singapore International Cyber Week and the Fifth CRI Summit. A new after action report summarizes the discussion and presents 3 key takeaways.

coordination, counter ransomware initiative, cyber, cybersecurity, disruption, information sharing, operational collaboration, Ransomware, Singapore, tabletop exercise

March 31, 2026

Driving AI Transparency: Supply- and Demand-Based Paths Toward AIBOM

Driving AI Transparency: Supply- and Demand-Based Paths Toward AIBOM

Understanding AI systems’ technical DNA is crucial to ensuring trust, resilience, and risk management. A new policy memo makes the case for establishing a shared vision of Artificial Intelligence Bills of Materials (AIBOMs).

cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, resilience, supply chain, risk management, bill of materials, demand, supply

Testimony: Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats

Testimony: Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats

IST Executive in Residence Josh Corman testified before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Environment in a hearing on efforts to protect the nation's drinking water and wastewater systems from growing cyber threats. “Attacks on water utilities can start affecting worsened outcomes and even loss of life within minutes for heart conditions,” he said.

cybersecurity, water, UnDisruptable27, Volt Typhoon, cyber threats, water system

The United States’ Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Operations

The United States’ Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Operations

IST's Brandon Cortino and Catherine Murphy co-authored a primer that serves to create a stronger understanding of the systems comprising the U.S. NC3 network, summarize modernization plans, and explore the challenges that emerge in an increasingly uncertain threat environment.

NC3, nuclear, stability, deterrence, control, modernization, Department of Defense, command, communications, EDTs

AI Agents & Agency in the Internet Ecosystem

Report, White Paper

AI Agents & Agency in the Internet Ecosystem

AI agents are rapidly reshaping how the internet functions. Software systems operate, interact, and execute tasks autonomously – marking a structural shift in our digital ecosystem. A new report presents three core insights into the AI agent landscape, supporting activities by policymakers, industry leaders, and standards bodies to enhance trust and stability.

artificial intelligence, AI, stability, trust, agentic, authorization, identity, agency, agents, attribution, intellectual property