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North Korea, Testing, and the Failures of Containment

March 15, 2022 3:30 pm

North Korea, Testing, and the Failures of Containment

North Korea is undeniably a nuclear weapons power, having repeatedly demonstrated both its explosive technology and delivery systems—so what is Pyongyang trying to achieve with ongoing tests and provocations? With existential security seemingly on the line, is continued proliferation a give-in, or can new diplomatic approaches be found? And what can be expected in the decade to come?

North Korea, nuclear proliferation, nuclear weapons

March 15, 2022

Hedges, Technology, & the Future of Proliferation

February 15, 2022 2:00 pm

Hedges, Technology, & the Future of Proliferation

When states seek to bolster their own security, they often consider some degree of nuclear weapons development along the way. More than just “sprinting for a bomb,” states have many paths and degrees of proliferation options available to them.

hedging, nuclear proliferation, nuclear weapons

February 15, 2022

Intervention or Cooperation? The Roles for Military and Law Enforcement in Combating Ransomware

December 15, 2021 3:00 pm

Intervention or Cooperation? The Roles for Military and Law Enforcement in Combating Ransomware

What are the rules of engagement for law enforcement and the military in preparing for and responding to threat actors operating overseas, often in jurisdictions that lack the political will to effectively address ransomware actors? On December 15, 2021, IST's Megan Stifel moderated a conversation with Lauren Zabierek, Gavin Wilde, Gary Corn, and Dmitri Alperovitch on law enforcement and the military’s role in combating national-scale cyber threats.

cyber threats, law enforcement, military authorities, Ransomware, USCYBERCOM

December 15, 2021

Building for a Tech “Year of Action”: Reflections on The Summit for Democracy and Paths Forward

December 14, 2021 2:00 pm

Building for a Tech “Year of Action”: Reflections on The Summit for Democracy and Paths Forward

When it comes to technology’s role in democracy, what actions can be taken in the year ahead? On December 14, 2021, IST’s Vera Zakem hosted a timely post-Summit conversation with Twitter’s Nick Pickles, NDI’s Moira Whelan, and the Atlantic Council’s Rose Jackson on what can be built for the “year of action.”

democracy, internet freedom, Summit for Democracy, technology

December 14, 2021

Addressing the “Valley of Death”: Defense Technology Innovation & The Pentagon Acquisition Landscape

November 9, 2021 12:30 pm

Addressing the “Valley of Death”: Defense Technology Innovation & The Pentagon Acquisition Landscape

On November 9, 2021, IST and the The Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government hosted a discussion on the “valley of death,” defense technology innovation & the pentagon acquisition landscape.

defense innovation, Department of Defense, technology acquisition, Valley of Death, venture capital

November 9, 2021

Cyber Threats and Nuclear Weapons: A Conversation with Dr. Herb Lin

November 4, 2021 3:30 pm

Cyber Threats and Nuclear Weapons: A Conversation with Dr. Herb Lin

On November 4, 2021 CEO Philip Reiner hosted a public conversation with Dr. Lin about his book, the latest happenings with American NC3, and what it will take to imagine—and prepare for—a new generation of risks to nuclear weapons.

cybersecurity, NC3, nuclear modernization, nuclear weapons

November 4, 2021

cybersecurity, Ransomware, Cyber Civil Defense, cryptocurrency, operational collaboration

May 5, 2023 10:00 am

Ransomware Task Force: Gaining Ground

Ransomware remains a dire threat to businesses, schools, hospitals, individuals, and nations alike. On May 5, 2023, IST hosted a day of reflections on the current status of the ransomware threat, the Ransomware Task Force’s efforts, and what’s to come.

Department of Defense, autonomous weapon systems, autonomy, emerging capabilities

February 24, 2023 2:00 pm

Under Control: How technology is shaping DoD’s approach to autonomous weapons

On February 22, 2023, IST hosted a discussion with Dr. Michael Horowitz, Director of the Emerging Capabilities Policy Office at the Pentagon in conversation with Dr. Alice Hunt Friend, IST’s VP for Research and Analysis.

cybersecurity, Ransomware, resilience, Blueprint for Ransomware Defense, cyber insurance

November 30, 2022 1:00 pm

Cyber Resilience and Insurance Innovation

With the rise in volume and sophistication of ransomware, insurance companies and their insureds struggle with how to respond. This has driven new underwriting requirements and price changes but also innovation. On November 22, 2022, the Ransomware Task Force hosted the fifth webinar in the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense webinar series.

China, Russia, nuclear risk reduction, nuclear crisis communications

November 16, 2022 10:00 am

Averting Catastrophe: Walking the Talk on Nuclear Risk Reduction and Crisis Communications

How can states build greater transparency and predictability to prevent or manage crises when prevention fails? On November 16, 2022, IST hosted a conversation with experts to share Chinese and Russian perspectives on nuclear risks.