Training the Next Field of Space Warriors
The U.S. is trying to quickly gear up the nation’s ability to fight in space and our best clues into just how they’re planning to […]
Opinion
5 Questions for PDDNI Susan Gordon
The Principal Deputy Director for National Intelligence (PDDNI) Susan M. Gordon spoke at the recent Cipher Brief Threat Conference about how technology and the role of […]
A Rapp Sheet Worth Writing About
Bill Rapp’s real story is just as interesting as the ones he makes up. The former CIA Analyst began working in West Germany back when […]
Reminders for Hawks Clamoring to Attack Iran
OPINION — As Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, National Security Advisor John Bolton, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Saudi crown […]
Closing the Gaps Before the Next War: The Army’s New Sense of Urgency
Close to six thousand people, including current military leaders and members of the defense industry, are gathered at AUSA’s 2019 Global Force Symposium in Huntsville, […]
Preparing for the Day After in Venezuela
The Trump Administration and the international community are focused on helping Venezuelans dislodge Nicholas Maduro from power and install Juan Guaido in the presidential palace. […]
Syria, ISIS and the Long War
On 23 March, the Syrian Democratic Forces announced the capture of Baghouz, the last remaining ISIS stronghold in Syria. This may arguably mark the end […]
Seeking the Right Tech to Ensure National Security
The Department of Defense launched an experiment in 2015 aimed at making it easier for the government to benefit from commercial technology. It was called […]
How Emerging AI Technologies Can Help Us Think ‘Smarter’
Every morning, analysts, operators, and policymakers arrive at their desks to read the latest news and intelligence reporting that has come in during the past […]
Seeking the Security Flaws in Booming Technologies
Dr. Stacey Dixon took over as Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) in September of last year. Her specific task is to […]
Christchurch Attacks Could Impact Counterterrorism Strategy
At least 50 people were killed and another 50 wounded in Friday’s Christchurch attacks. New Zealand authorities worked through the weekend to identify the victims […]
Is there Common Ground in U.S.-China Cyber Rivalry?
The U.S. and China are rapidly sliding into a full-court confrontation in and over cyberspace. This portends serious risks and disadvantages for both sides in […]
What’s Going on in Bahrain?
Cipher Brief Expert and former member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service, Emile Nakhleh was recently interviewed by the Bahrain Mirror. The Cipher Brief is […]
A Gathering Storm for Cloud Security
The Cipher Brief spoke with Nils Puhlmann, a co-founder of the Cloud Security Alliance, about the security challenges he sees ahead as demand for Cloud […]
Who Will Man the Wall?
OPINION — Set aside for a moment how you feel about building the wall. There is a more immediate issue in controlling the flow of illegal […]
Why the U.S. is Losing the War on Extremism
Extremist organizations are successfully preying on a rising generation of nearly one billion Muslim millennials in order to add to their ranks, according a new […]
Cyber Epidemics and Communication
The cyber landscape is drastically changing and the threats of today will pale in comparison to those our nation will face tomorrow. With the development […]
So, After Hanoi: What is Kim Thinking?
Former State Department Regional Medical Officer and Psychiatrist, Kenneth Dekleva pieces together recent news from the Hanoi Summit with a focus on Kim Jong-un’s behavior […]