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Introducing the Multiverse

Introducing the Multiverse

The Multiverse blog is where our readers can immerse themselves in the latest trends, dive into related debates, and learn more about our project developments.

Institute for Security and Technology, The Multiverse

August 19, 2020

Institute for Security and Technology Launches Future Digital Security Leaders Fellowship

Institute for Security and Technology Launches Future Digital Security Leaders Fellowship

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is now accepting applications for its inaugural Future Digital Security Leaders Fellowship cohort. The Bay Area nonprofit research organization will provide on-the-job training opportunities for young, aspiring security professionals in an effort to bring diverse experiences to national security research, policy, and innovation.

announcements, fellowship, Institute for Security and Technology

August 12, 2020

Public Launch of the Institute for Security and Technology’s Strategic Advisory Board

Public Launch of the Institute for Security and Technology’s Strategic Advisory Board

The brand new West Coast-based Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is honored to announce the inaugural members of its Strategic Advisory Board: Gen. Joseph Votel (ret.), Dr. Sarah Sewall, Dr. Eliot Cohen, William Jeffrey, Dr. Marty Hellman, Bruce McConnell, and Leslie S. DeWitt.

announcements, Institute for Security and Technology, Strategic Advisory Board

August 6, 2020

We Are Shedding Our Startup Skin

We Are Shedding Our Startup Skin

Four years ago, a small group of national security professionals and California-based entrepreneurs set out to build the premier West Coast-based technology and security nonprofit. Today, Technology for Global Security will relaunch as the Institute for Security and Technology.

announcements, Institute for Security and Technology

July 30, 2020

Building Public-Private Trust

Building Public-Private Trust

Over the past year, IST has hosted CTTXs with a genesis around the threats posed by distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Last summer in Washington D.C., we hosted a group of experts representing the tech industry, federal government, and cybersecurity policy communities.

cybersecurity, DDos, exercise, simulation, TTX

April 14, 2020

Promoting Preparedness

Promoting Preparedness

As part of our suite of solutions to the challenges posed by technology, T4GS conducts public-private cybersecurity tabletop exercises (CTTXs) to examine current trends and potential future crises. These games force players to actively imagine what is possible, question their assumptions, and collaborate with others outside their comfort zones.

cybersecurity, DDos, Preparedness, TTX

April 7, 2020