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IST Launches the Andrew Carnegie AI–Nuclear Policy Accelerator

IST Launches the Andrew Carnegie AI–Nuclear Policy Accelerator

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is pleased to announce the launch of the Andrew Carnegie AI–Nuclear Policy Accelerator, a new, practitioner-focused initiative designed to strengthen decision-making at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear policy.

AI, announcement, artificial intelligence, fellowship, NC3, nuclear policy, nuclear systems

February 10, 2026

Cybersecurity Community Celebrates Winners of Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards

Cybersecurity Community Celebrates Winners of Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards

Members of the cyber policy community were honored at the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards on Thursday, February 5, 2026 before a packed house of cyber community veterans, leaders, and industry partners in Washington, D.C.

announcement, awards, cyber policy, Cyber Policy Awards, gala

February 6, 2026

Spotlighting Sponsors for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™

Spotlighting Sponsors for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™

The Institute for Security and Technology, along with the Cyber Policy Awards organizing committee, is pleased to spotlight the sponsors of the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™.

announcement, awards, cyber policy, Cyber Policy Awards, gala, sponsors

January 28, 2026

Announcing Finalists for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™

Announcing Finalists for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™

The Cyber Policy Awards™ organizing committee is pleased to announce selection of 23 finalists who are in contention to receive The Atlas trophy, chosen by an august panel of judges from across the cyber community.

announcement, awards, cyber policy, Cyber Policy Awards, gala

January 8, 2026

Giving Tuesday 2025: IST’s Impact

Giving Tuesday 2025: IST’s Impact

Every day, the work we do at IST makes a difference, from driving Congress to consider new approaches to intractable problems, to bringing national security leaders together to ensure they consider the existential threat of AI, to arming K-12 schools with the tools they need to defend against ransomware. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, this is only possible because of the generous support of our partners and donors.

AI, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, Giving Tuesday, national security, Ransomware

December 2, 2025

Announcing New Judges for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™

Announcing New Judges for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™

The Cyber Policy Awards’ organizing committee is pleased to announce three new additions to our distinguished panel of judges for the upcoming third annual edition.

announcement, cyber policy, Cyber Policy Awards, gala, judges

November 10, 2025

IST and AI and Faith launch Religious Voices and Responsible AI Initiative with support from the Future of Life Institute

IST and AI and Faith launch Religious Voices and Responsible AI Initiative with support from the Future of Life Institute

Religious Voices and Responsible AI will explore the complex ethical, moral, and societal implications of Artificial Intelligence through a religious and spiritual lens. By bringing together leading religious scholars, AI ethicists, and technologists, IST, in partnership with AI and Faith, aim to foster a deeper, more inclusive conversation about the responsible development and deployment of AI.

AI, artificial intelligence, faith, religion, religious voices, responsible AI

October 30, 2025

Announcing the Energy FIRST Initiative at IST, led by Dr. Steven Burns

Announcing the Energy FIRST Initiative at IST, led by Dr. Steven Burns

IST is announcing the launch of Energy FIRST, an initiative to fortify the reliability, affordability, and security of the energy systems that power modern life and national defense, led by IST Vice President for Energy and National Security Dr. Steven Burns.

critical infrastructure, cyber-physical, energy, grid, national security, power, resilience, security

October 6, 2025

Institute for Security and Technology Announces Renewed Support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to Advance the Future of Digital Security

Institute for Security and Technology Announces Renewed Support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to Advance the Future of Digital Security

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is excited to announce renewed support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies for our efforts to carry out a multi-pronged approach to protect, empower, and improve overall digital security preparedness and resilience, especially that of state and local governments and small- and medium-sized businesses.

counter ransomware initiative, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, Future of Digital Security, prepare, Ransomware, respond, SLTT

July 23, 2025

$3.2 million from Craig Newmark Philanthropies accelerates IST’s UnDisruptable27 effort to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure

$3.2 million from Craig Newmark Philanthropies accelerates IST’s UnDisruptable27 effort to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure

At Critical Effect DC, Craig Newmark announced additional funding of $3.2 million across two years to accelerate UnDisruptable27. The ambitious, time-sensitive effort, led by non-profit think tank Institute for Security and Technology (IST), is focused on protecting our nation's most vulnerable lifeline infrastructure from nation-state adversaries.

critical infrastructure, funding, hospitals, power, public safety, water

June 12, 2025

IST Launching AI Chip Export Control Initiative with Support from Open Philanthropy

IST Launching AI Chip Export Control Initiative with Support from Open Philanthropy

Malicious actors continue to exploit loopholes to access the powerful microprocessors required to train AI. IST, with support from Open Philanthropy, is launching an effort to investigate compliance failure and develop a framework to strengthen AI chip export policy & enforcement.

AI, chips, dual-use, microprocessors, national security

May 28, 2025

IST Announces New Cyber, AI Adjunct Advisors

IST Announces New Cyber, AI Adjunct Advisors

Experts in the fields of cybersecurity, quantum, AI, and more, the Institute for Security and Technology (IST)’s adjunct advisors work closely with our core team to identify emerging security challenges and translate discourse into action. Today, IST is honored to announce the addition of five new adjunct advisors to our Future of Digital Security and Geopolitics of Technology efforts.

AI, announcements, artificial intelligence, cyber, hiring, quantum, security

April 24, 2025

Cyber policy experts join IST’s Future of Digital Security team

Cyber policy experts join IST’s Future of Digital Security team

IST is excited to announce the addition of Nicholas Leiserson as Senior Vice President for Policy, Michael Klein as Senior Director for Preparedness and Response, and Tory Igoe as Future of Digital Security Associate to our Future of Digital Security team.

critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital security, incentives, operational collaboration, Ransomware, resilience

April 22, 2025

Spotlighting Sponsors for the Second Cyber Policy Awards™ Presented by Microsoft

Spotlighting Sponsors for the Second Cyber Policy Awards™ Presented by Microsoft

Thank you to our presenting partner Microsoft for helping to make this landmark event possible. We also extend our deep appreciation to platinum level sponsor Craig Newmark Philanthropies, gold level sponsor Censys, silver level sponsors Silent Push, Paladin Capital Group, Perkins Coie LLP, and Fortinet, and bronze level sponsor Metabase Q.

cyber, Cyber Policy Awards, sponsors

February 5, 2025

Announcing Continued Support from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the German Federal Foreign Office for the CATALINK Initiative

Announcing Continued Support from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the German Federal Foreign Office for the CATALINK Initiative

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is pleased to announce the generous political and financial support from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the German Federal Foreign Office Germany to continue the CATALINK Initiative through 2027.

CATALINK, crisis communications, disarmament, mesh networks, nuclear weapons, risk reduction

January 21, 2025

Ransomware Task Force Announces New Funding and Partners for 2024 and Beyond

Ransomware Task Force Announces New Funding and Partners for 2024 and Beyond

The Institute for Security and Technology’s Ransomware Task Force, now in its fourth year of action, is excited to welcome Zscaler and Mastercard as new supporters. In addition, for 2024, we are grateful for the sustaining support of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, AWS, Bank of America, Banco Santander, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise, with support from the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación of the Kingdom of Spain and the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy of the United States Department of State.

cyber, Cyber Civil Defense, cybersecurity, funding, Ransomware

December 19, 2024