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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

Navigating AI Compliance, Part 1: Tracing Failure Patterns in History

Navigating AI Compliance, Part 1: Tracing Failure Patterns in History

What is the risk of compliance failure in AI foundation models, and how can it be mitigated? The AI Risk Reduction Initiative’s latest report analyzes the history of failures across industries in an effort to avoid future pitfalls, and offers practical frameworks and definitions for practitioners navigating the complex compliance landscape. The first of a two-part series, this report examines 11 case studies from AI-adjacent industries to identify three distinct failure categories: institutional, procedural, and performance.

artificial inteligence, compliance, cybersecurity, Future of Digital Security

December 10, 2024

Q&A: Implications of AI in Cybersecurity

Q&A: Implications of AI in Cybersecurity

In this month’s edition of The TechnologIST, we sat down with Associate for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies Jennifer Tang, Adjunct Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Policy Fellow Tiffany Saade, and Chief Trust Officer Steve Kelly to learn more about their recent report, The Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity.

artificial intelligence, Future of Digital Security, TechnologIST

November 8, 2024

Plano de ação de defesa contra o ransomware

Plano de ação de defesa contra o ransomware

Plano de ação para as pequenas e médias empresas em matéria de mitigação, resposta e recuperação de programas de sequestro de dados

Blueprint for Ransomware Defense, cyber attacks, defense, Future of Digital Security, Portuguese, Ransomware, RTF

September 24, 2024

IST’s 2022: By the Numbers

IST’s 2022: By the Numbers

As we come to the end of this year of unprecedented productivity and growth, we at IST want to stop to thank you–our supporters–for helping us make 2022 such a success.

Future of Digital Security, Geopolitics of Technology, Innovation and Catastrophic Risk, NatSpecs, RTF

December 19, 2022

Plan maestro de defensa contra los programas de secuestro

Plan maestro de defensa contra los programas de secuestro

En respuesta a la acción 3.1.1 del Informe del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Programas de Secuestro, en la cual se exhorta a las organizaciones de ciberseguridad a establecer un marco claro y accionable para la mitigación, la respuesta y la recuperación ante programas de secuestro, el Grupo de Trabajo encargado de elaborar un plan de defensa contra los programas de secuestro formuló un plan maestro que abarca un subconjunto de salvaguardias esenciales de ciberhigiene seleccionadas de los controles críticos de seguridad del Centro para la Seguridad de Internet (CIS Controls®) v8.

Blueprint for Ransomware Defense, cyber attacks, defense, Future of Digital Security, Ransomware, RTF

November 10, 2022

Blueprint for Ransomware Defense: An Action Plan for Ransomware Mitigation, Response, and Recovery for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Blueprint for Ransomware Defense: An Action Plan for Ransomware Mitigation, Response, and Recovery for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises

In response to Action 3.1.1 of the Ransomware Task Force (RTF) report, which calls for the cybersecurity community to “develop a clear, actionable framework for ransomware mitigation, response, and recovery,” the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense Working Group developed a Blueprint comprised of a curated subset of essential cyber hygiene Safeguards from the Center for Internet Security Critical Security Controls® (CIS Controls®) v8.

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August 3, 2022

The Ransomware Task Force: One Year On

Progress Report

The Ransomware Task Force: One Year On

In the year since the publication of the RTF report, the Ransomware Task Force reflects on progrsss, noting a great deal of action to combat ransomware and a continued rise observed incidents. This summary briefly discusses some of the ransomware-related activity of the last year, its impact, the current threat level, and the RTF's recommendations for moving forward.

cyber attacks, deter, disrupt, Future of Digital Security, prepare, Ransomware, respond, RTF

May 8, 2022

IST Joins Cyber Civil Defense Initiative

IST Joins Cyber Civil Defense Initiative

IST is grateful and excited to announce its participation in the Cyber Civil Defense Initiative, a multi-organization effort spearheaded by Craig Newmark to promote effective cybersecurity practices across the whole of society.

announcements, Craig Newmark, Cyber Civil Defense, Future of Digital Security, Ransomware

May 2, 2022

Clash for the Future of the Internet: The Metaverse vs. Web3

Clash for the Future of the Internet: The Metaverse vs. Web3

As the Internet itself continues to progress, two proposals for the future of the Internet have arisen—the metaverse and Web3—that portends a fight between large technology companies and venture capital firms.

artificial intelligence, Future of Digital Security, NatSpecs, NextGenInternet

March 23, 2022

Welcome to the Metaverse

Welcome to the Metaverse

There are still serious questions around the reality or sustainability of the metaverse, but as long as money continues to be spent in the sector, the development of the metaverse is likely to continue.

AR/VR, Future of Digital Security, metaverse, NextGenInternet

March 8, 2022

How the conflict in Ukraine threatens US cybersecurity

In the News, Op-ed

How the conflict in Ukraine threatens US cybersecurity

"What is happening with Ukraine seems a world apart, but with a few clicks, the impact may end up right here at home," writes Philip Reiner in an op-ed for Tech Crunch.

cybersecurity, Future of Digital Security, information warfare, Russia, security, Ukraine

February 2, 2022

IST’s 2021 in Review

IST’s 2021 in Review

2021 has been a long year of unprecedented security dilemmas: from the proliferation of ransomware attacks to the contested information environment, to new issues like cognitive security. Through it all, IST has been there, working with you to help flip the script. Thank you.

Future of Digital Security, Geopolitics of Technology, Innovation and Catastrophic Risk

December 20, 2021

Ransomware Goes Prime Time on HBO

Ransomware Goes Prime Time on HBO

In August 2021, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver aired a 22-minute segment on recent ransomware attacks. The segment highlight critical strategies and practices to prevent attacks, with John even drawing from the comprehensive framework of recommendations that the Institute for Security and Technology published in April this year, in partnership with a coalition of experts across industry, government, law enforcement, civil society and international organizations.

Future of Digital Security, Ransomware, RTF

September 3, 2021

Ransomware Task Force of 60+ Members From Industry, Government, Law Enforcement, Civil Society, and International Organizations Publishes Comprehensive Framework to Combat Ransomware

Ransomware Task Force of 60+ Members From Industry, Government, Law Enforcement, Civil Society, and International Organizations Publishes Comprehensive Framework to Combat Ransomware

A coalition of public and private organizations — led by Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Rapid7, Resilience, CTA, GCA, GFCE, and IST -- makes public recommendations for global national security policy makers and industry leaders to tackle ransomware.

announcements, Future of Digital Security, Ransomware, RTF

April 29, 2021

Ransomware Task Force to Unveil Comprehensive Framework to Combat Ransomware

Ransomware Task Force to Unveil Comprehensive Framework to Combat Ransomware

60+ Industry, Government, Law Enforcement, Civil Society, and International Organizations will provide clear recommendations on ransomware mitigation. Homeland Secretary Mayorkas To Deliver Keynote at April 29 Event.

announcements, Future of Digital Security, Ransomware, RTF

April 22, 2021