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Institute for Security and Technology

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We are the 501(c)(3) critical action think tank that unites technology and policy leaders to create solutions to emerging security challenges. https://securityandtechnology.org/

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 23m ago

Recent cyberattacks on water utilities have highlighted our dependence on and the vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure systems. For @huffpost.com, IST’s @joshcorman.bsky.social laid out how individuals and communities can prepare for potential short-term service disruptions. 🛡️ Read more:

Hackers Are Apparently Targeting U.S. Water Systems. Experts Share What You Should Do Now To Prepare

You don’t have to be a “prepper” to engage in some basic emergency preparedness.

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 22h ago

Presented by ICS Village in partnership with IST’s #UnDisruptable27 project and Akin, #CriticalEffectDC ‘26 brought together the OT/ICS, national security & public policy communities to focus on safeguarding human life and essential services. ➡️ Missed the event? Read the recap & stream all 3 Tracks:

An Undeclared War: UnDisruptable27, Critical Infrastructure Systems, and Cyber Threats at Critical Effect DC ‘26

Presented by ICS Village in partnership with IST’s UnDisruptable27 project and Akin, Critical Effect DC ‘26 brought together leaders across operational technology, industrial control systems, national...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · yesterday

Malicious cyber actors disrupted water utilities in multiple states last week – and there may be more to come. “We only have one internet, and it’s the same equipment for all these victims,” IST’s @joshcorman.bsky.social told @washingtonpost.com. 🛡️ Read more:

Several states report cyberattacks as spy agencies suspect Iran is targeting water

An alert from the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency warned that “malicious cyber actors” have been remotely tampering with water systems.

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 5d ago

The FBI issued an urgent warning to water utilities across the country this week, following attacks in at least 7 states. IST Exec in Residence @joshcorman.bsky.social joined WJLA to lay out the threat this poses to our communities and share UnDisruptable27’s #CyberCivilDefense mission. ▶️ Watch:

Minnesota probes cyberattacks on water plants; Iran suspected, FBI warns utilities

A new FBI warning is raising concerns about the vulnerability of water infrastructure to cyberattacks, as authorities in Minnesota investigate what they say is

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 5d ago

From record-breaking patches to the OpenAI breakout, it’s been a whirlwind month for #cyber defenders. IST friends & experts met today to unpack the latest developments in vulnerability management, AI, and more: “We may get to 5 million CVEs this year – is that good?” Lisa Olson said. ▶️ Watch more:

Vulns + AI = Oh My! From Sandbox Escapes to Record Patches

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 6d ago

🚨 NEW from IST: LLMs were never the whole of AI—only its first commercial frontier. Models like ChatGPT have captured the global spotlight, but text-based AI has inherent limitations. Enter world models. Today’s primer unpacks what these models do and why this transition matters. ❇️ Read more:

National Security and Policy Implications of World Models

LLMs were never the whole of AI—only its first commercial frontier. Though models like ChatGPT have captured the global spotlight, text-based AI has inherent limitations. Enter world models. This prim...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 6d ago

Over 30 communities in Minnesota saw water and wastewater utilities disrupted by a coordinated cyberattack this week, the state announced on Tuesday. IST Exec in Residence @joshcorman.bsky.social spoke to @statescoop.bsky.social on what’s novel – and what’s not – about this attack. 🛡️ Read more:

Coordinated cyberattack disrupts water utilities in 30+ Minnesota communities | StateScoop

A cyberattack of undetermined origin disrupted water treatment plants in at least 30 communities in Minnesota, according to the state's technology bureau.

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · last wk.

In the Bay Area last week, IST's Andrew Carnegie AI-Nuclear Policy Accelerator brought together 25 of nuclear policy’s rising stars for 5 days of in-person, technical immersion trainings, discussions, and site visits to confront the intersection between AI and nuclear issues.

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 2w ago

🚨 NEW: Japan’s role in the Artemis program demonstrates what deeper U.S.-Japan space cooperation can achieve. In an era of strategic competition, this trust could prove transformative. Today’s report presents the case for this partnership to move to an integrated, strategic approach. 🚀 Read more:

From Artemis to Allied Advantage: Accelerating U.S.-Japan Space Cooperation Through Strategic Technology Partnerships

Japan’s role in the Artemis program demonstrates what deeper U.S.-Japan space cooperation can achieve. In an era of strategic competition, this trust could prove transformative for both. IST Distingui...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 3w ago

The New York Times has attributed the 2025 cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover to Russia-based actors. If international adversaries can take down a massive manufacturer during peacetime, His Majesty’s Government must respond, IST’s Nicholas Leiserson writes for the #NatSpecs blog. 🛡️ Read more:

What’s in a Norm?

What’s in a norm? The New York Times’s recent reporting linked last year’s cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover to Russia-based actors, but the UK government has remained silent. IST’s Nicholas Leiserson...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Eleventh #RevCon of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty ended with no consensus document, a concerning trend since 2015. But growing multilateral support for nuclear risk reduction and crisis comms tools like IST’s #CATALINK signals a path forward, IST’s Catherine Murphy writes. ⚠️ Read more:

RevCon Ended Without Consensus. Risk Reduction Did Not.

Despite the 2026 NPT Review Conference ending without consensus, growing multilateral support for nuclear risk reduction and crisis communication tools like IST's CATALINK Initiative signals a path fo...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · 4w ago

As AI models become more advanced, concerns over national security, cyber threats, and loss of control continue to rise. In her latest analysis for #Claroty, IST’s @megans.bsky.social argues that we don't need to panic—we need to prepare. 🛡️ Read more:

Securing the Frontier: Moving Past AI Fear and Toward Systemic Incentives

Megan Stifel, Chief Strategy Officer for the Institute for Security and Technology, urges the cybersecurity community to use its collective intelligence to ensure the risks posed by the vulnerability ...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · last mo.

What’s in a norm? The New York Times’s recent reporting linked last year’s cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover to Russia-based actors, but the UK government has remained silent. IST’s Nicholas Leiserson calls on policymakers to act lest their silence encourage future attacks. 🛡️ Read more:

What’s in a Norm?

What’s in a norm? The New York Times’s recent reporting linked last year’s cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover to Russia-based actors, but the UK government has remained silent. IST’s Nicholas Leiserson...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · last mo.

Understanding AI systems’ technical DNA is crucial to ensuring trust, resilience, and risk management. In Driving AI Transparency, IST Adjunct Allan Friedman and SVP Nicholas Leiserson make the case for establishing a shared vision of Artificial Intelligence Bills of Materials. ❇️ Read more:

Driving AI Transparency: Supply- and Demand-Based Paths Toward AIBOM

Understanding AI systems’ technical DNA is crucial to ensuring trust, resilience, and risk management. A new policy memo makes the case for establishing a shared vision of Artificial Intelligence Bill...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · last mo.

🚨 In 20 min, join us for a webinar unpacking the latest developments in the vulnerability management landscape. Is CISA’s BOD 26-04 the right approach? What are the initial reactions to the CVE bill? Bring your thoughts, hot takes, and questions! Register: securityandtechnology.org/event/vulns-...

Vulns + AI = Oh My!

AI is reshaping vulnerability management… and reshaping policy debates along with it. Join Institute for Security and Technology friends and adjunct advisors (and some CVE board members!) for a lively...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · last mo.

A provision to the Senate’s annual defense spending bill could give defense contractors direct access to U.S. #cyber operations. This morning, IST convened our friends and adjuncts to break down what this could mean for the future. “[This is] the riskiest path],” Nick Leiserson shared. ▶️ Watch:

Contractors at the Keyboard? Private Offensive Cyber Operations Authorities in the FY27 Senate NDAA

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · last mo.

IST CEO Philip Reiner joined the The Prode podcast for a conversation on the Quad partnership’s role in the Indo-Pacific, regional cooperation, tech & the growing partnership between the U.S. and India: "You don't have to militarize the Quad in order to…share information.” 🌐 Watch the discussion:

Former White House NSC Senior Director Philip Reiner on the QUAD and the Indo-Pacific | The Prode

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · last mo.

How can we ensure that AI fosters human flourishing rather than forming us? IST’s Elizabeth Vish & Fatima Faisal Khan joined @futureoflife.org in D.C. to convene with computer scientists, religious leaders, and tech policy experts around this question. ❇️ Read their reflections in the #NatSpecs blog:

Building Towards a Beneficial Future Together: IST Engages with Partners on the Recent Vatican AI Encyclical

How can we ensure AI fosters human flourishing, instead of shaping us? IST’s Elizabeth Vish and Fatima Faisal Khan joined a DC gathering exploring religion and AI, centered on the Vatican's Magnifica ...

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Institute for Security and Technology@istorg.bsky.social · last mo.

As AI becomes the backbone of modern infrastructure, how do we make sure the tech is secure? In a new memo, IST Adjunct Advisor Allan Friedman and SVP Nicholas Leiserson call for greater transparency in AI systems, and present their solution: Artificial Intelligence Bills of Materials. ❇️ Read more:

Driving AI Transparency: Supply- and Demand-Based Paths Toward AIBOM

Understanding AI systems’ technical DNA is crucial to ensuring trust, resilience, and risk management. A new policy memo makes the case for establishing a shared vision of Artificial Intelligence Bill...

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