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The Unnoticed Component That Could Cripple America’s Grid

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The Unnoticed Component That Could Cripple America’s Grid

When the average citizen thinks about energy security, they might picture oil pipelines, nuclear power plants, or the last time they lost power. Rarely do they consider the electric power transformers that serve as the backbone of the U.S. electric power system. IST Vice President for Energy and National Security Dr. Steve Burns takes a hard look at the transformer shortage that could threaten the resilience of our entire electric system.
electric power, grid, manufacturing, power, security, transformer
October 14, 2025
Announcing the Energy FIRST Initiative at IST, led by Dr. Steven Burns

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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
“We were always prey:” Q&A with Joshua Corman on U.S. critical infrastructure vulnerabilities

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“We were always prey:” Q&A with Joshua Corman on U.S. critical infrastructure vulnerabilities

As global tensions escalate, how vulnerable are our lifeline critical infrastructure like water, power, and hospitals, really? IST Executive in Residence Joshua Corman spoke with The Verge’s Justine Calma to break down what sectors are at risk, the consequences of a cyber attack, and UnDisruptable27’s plan to increase community resilience.  
critical infrastructure, Cyber Civil Defense, Cyber Resilience Corps, cyber-informed engineering, hospitals, power, Volt Typhoon, water
June 27, 2025
$3.2 million from Craig Newmark Philanthropies accelerates IST’s UnDisruptable27 effort to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure

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$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