Hackers are Taking Advantage of Gaps in U.S. Cybersecurity Policy
OPINION — When you press the power button on your computer, it turns on because a specialized code called firmware turns this stimulus into a […] More
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When It Comes to US-China Talks, Something “Vital” Is Still Missing
CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING — A rare series of diplomatic overtures in Beijing were absent at least one “absolutely vital” ingredient, U.S. Secretary of State Antony […] More
As Cyber Strikes Mount, What Happens in Ukraine Doesn’t Stay in Ukraine
CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING – The scale of Russia’s cyber-attacks in Ukraine swelled in the first quarter of 2023, a top Ukrainian official told a gathering […] More
We Have a New National Cybersecurity Strategy. Now What?
OPINION — The new National Cybersecurity Strategy is clear and concise, laying out the case for a more robust and engaged approach to defending our […] More
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How Public and Private Entities Can Fight Cybercrime
OPINION — For years, cybercrime was dismissed as an afterthought. Indeed, it wasn’t long ago that the FBI leadership famously dismissed it as “ankle-biter crime.” […] More
Tech Antitrust Bill Could Expose the Cloud to Foreign Threats
OPINION — Within a few years, companies are expected to spend more on public cloud computing than they do on traditional information technology, as the convenience, scalability, […] More
Iranian-backed attacks on Albania highlights need for Cyber Capacity Building
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE — Albania, a NATO member state, cut diplomatic ties with Iran earlier this month after blaming Tehran for a cyberattack against Albanian government […] More
Equipping U.S. Partners in Cyberspace is a Must
Co-author Jiwon Ma is a program analyst at CCTI, where she contributes to the CSC 2.0 project. Follow Ma and Montgomery on Twitter @MarkCMontgomery and […] More
Providing Protection from the Perfect Cyber Storm
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE — We’re witnessing the perfect storm. The disruptive pandemic has put pressure on cybersecurity teams, as widescale remote working escalates digital transformation. Waves […] More
The Complex Reality of Cyber War and Ukraine
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE — There has been widespread surprise in the media that the ground war in Ukraine has not spilled over into large scale and […] More
The Days of Responsible Cybersecurity are Finally Here
OPINION — The days of cyber negligence are numbered. While nobody can expect perfect cybersecurity, a vast supermajority of the painful breaches we learn about […] More
The National Security Implications of New Rules of the Road for Cyber
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE — The Cyber Initiatives Group (powered by The Cipher Brief) filed national security-related comments in support of the SEC’s proposed rules regarding Cybersecurity […] More
When Corporate Interests and International Cyber Agreements Collide
OPINION — The Paris Call for Trust and Stability in Cyberspace is an initiative launched by French President Emmanuel Macron during the 2018 UNESCO’s Internet […] More
Rise of the New Hacker Army but Where’s the Battle?
The global outpouring of cyber assistance in the wake of a call from Ukraine’s digital transformation minister for a “hacker army” to launch cyberattacks against […] More
Want to Dominate in Cyber? Better Change your Policy.
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE/OPINION — Following the early 2021 cyberattacks against Colonial Pipeline that led to widespread gas shortages on the U.S East Coast, the U.S. government […] More
5G Security: It’s Zero Hour for Zero Trust
PRIVATE SECTOR PERSPECTIVE — Fifth-generation (5G) mobile technology will completely transform global telecommunications networks. Billions more devices, sensors, and systems will be connected worldwide. Downloads […] More
Ransomware Requires More than Piecemeal Federal Mandates
PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERT VIEW — Over the last eight years, the volume of successful ransomware attacks has reached pandemic levels. The U.S. Cyber Executive Order […] More
Why Should I Care about Quantum Computing?
‘Quantum computing’ is a phrase used more frequently in national security conversations these days. What does it mean? In its simplest definition, quantum computing involves […] More
The Worst Possible Day: U.S. Telecommunications and Huawei
Thomas Donahue is a Cipher Brief expert and former Senior Director for Cyber Operations on the U.S. National Security Council Staff. His article was originally […] More