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

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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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IST Heads to Vegas for “Hacker Summer Camp”

From August 8 to the 13, IST team members and adjunct advisors will be participating in and attending Hacker Summer Camp in Las Vegas.

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IST announces Steve Kelly as its first Chief Trust Officer

The Institute for Security and Technology announced today the addition of Steve Kelly as its first Chief Trust Officer. At IST, Steve will establish a new effort to advance the trust, safety, and security of artificial intelligence and help lead other aspects of the organization’s work.

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Future of Digital Security

Putting the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense to the Test

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Geopolitics of Technology

Chasing Innovation: How America’s Technology Ecosystem Impacts Policy Success

An examination of the value of semiconductor startups illuminates the need for ecosystem support across all aspects of the chip development value chain and the interplay between “promote” and “protect” policies.

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CATALINK

To Trinity Test Site: Reconciling with the Past, Taking Action for the Future

No amount of reading or watching documentaries really prepares one for the real experience—a walk through history into the birthplace of the single most deadliest weapon of mass destruction. IST’s Sylvia Mishra was given the rare opportunity to visit the Trinity Site.

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IST Statement on the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan

In our review of the National Cybersecurity Strategy upon its release this March, we emphasized the importance of implementation: “success will require resources, collaboration, and consultation with partners across the private sector, international arena, and cybersecurity community.” The National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan released today marks significant progress in this direction. 

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