Open Source Podcast
The Cipher Brief’s Open Source Report (OSR) is a M–F curated collection of open source developments around the world provided to a highly discerning national security audience. Think of it as your daily presidential brief on the events impacting US national security.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Justice Department forms firearms task force; Russia claims to have fired on UK Navy; NY Times story on Khashoggi linked Saudi's training in U.S; China condemns US Navy transit in Taiwan Strait while U.S. announces new carrier deployment to Indo-Pacific.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Tuesday, June 22, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: SEC OPENS PROBE ON VICTIMS OF SOLARWINDS; NEW EU CYBER UNIT IN THE WORKS; LITHUANIA GOES AGAINST CHINA AGAIN; TALIBAN OFFENSIVE MAKES GAINS IN THE NORTH; RUSSIA’S MOVE IN MYANMAR TO COUNTER THE WEST; ISRAELI FOREIGN MINISTER TO MAKE FIRST TRIP TO UAE
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Monday, June 21, 2021
Here’s a look at the open-source headlines you may have missed in your normal newsfeed - brought to you by The Cipher Brief: Biden to meet with Ghani in DC as violence spikes in Afghanistan; U.S. pulling Patriot missile units from Middle East; Russia's U.S. Ambassador returns to DC; Japan urges greater global military presence in Indo-Pacific; Taiwan pulls staff from Hong Kong after 'One China Pledge' tensions.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Friday, June 18, 2021
Chris Inglis confirmed as top White House Cyber Advisor; Putin praises Biden as 'meticulous'; European security experts wonder how U.S.-Russia summit will affect Russian espionage in Europe. Here are the stories shaping global security that you may miss in your mainstream news feed.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Thursday, June 17, 2021
Here are the stories that are shaping global events that you might not see in your mainstream news feed.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Friday, June 4, 2021
U.S. to elevate ransomware to same level as terrorism; Biden announces new Chinese companies added to blacklist; Belarusian airlines banned from EU territory; China to increase belt and road projects inside Afghanistan.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Thursday, June 3, 2021
White House warns private sector to improve cyber defenses; Biden to seek new data deal with EU; Nicaraguan security forces arrest presidential candidate; Denmark says relationship with France & Germany OK; Russia moves away from U.S. dollar; Israeli opposition set to unseat Netanyahu; Abandoned ship off Yemeni coasts at risk of breaking apart.
The Cipher Brief Open Source Report for Wednesday, June 2, 2021
JBS operations coming back after alleged Russian hack; Blinken takes veiled swipe at China's 'economic coercion'; U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander visits Japan; Iran's largest navy ship sinks after catching fire; Israeli Defense Minister travels to DC; EU sanctions Belarusian airline industry officials; China's President Xi tells Politburo China needs a better global image.