Huge kudos to @ericjgeller.com and @cybersecuritydive.bsky.social for featuring us! 👏👏 With the recent attacks on water across multiple states, this piece couldn't have come at a better time. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #WaterCybersecurity READ HERE ⬇️ www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/water-c...

How volunteer cyber experts are helping protect rural water systems

A first-in-the-nation program is yielding promising results as it charts a path for supporting the U.S.’s most vulnerable infrastructure.

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There are way more flashy things to talk about than securing our water supply, but we need to talk about it! www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit... @projectfranklin.bsky.social is trying to fix this! We need cybersecurity for our water! #Cybersecurity #Security #InfoSec

Hackers disrupt over 30 Minnesota water utilities in coordinated OT attack

The Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) agency activated its cybersecurity incident response capabilities across the entire state after hackers targeted more than 30 community water systems in "a coordinated...

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Following extensive cyber attacks on U.S. water systems, @nbcchicago.com sat down with our co-founder. Attacks like these underscore why we're continuing to help systems shore up their cybersecurity, one step at a time. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 Read more👇 www.nbcchicago.com/investigatio...

Iran's not-so-secret weapon that's capable of reaching the Chicago area

Cyberterrorism experts agree that Tehran is targeting city water systems by hacking into computers, already striking several communities in the Midwest.

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Last week, we joined @IST, @cltcberkeley.bsky.social, @aspeninstitute.bsky.social, and @protectngo.bsky.social for a Critical Effect panel in DC. We discussed the real price of "free" services, the impact of AI agents, and much more. Read here: protect.ngo/news/reflect... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

Reflecting on Critical Effect 2026 | Protect.ngo

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Young people are pushing back on AI hype…and that’s a good thing. In @girlswhocode.bsky.social’s latest op-ed, CEO Dr. Tarika Barrett reflects on young people's growing distrust of AI and why tech leaders should take note. Learn more: time.com/article/2026...

#CriticalEffectDC is right around the corner – have you picked your must-see sessions? The new Run of Show Preview includes when to catch key speakers like #Take9’s Craig Newmark. Check it out, and register to join us on June 17 and 18! securityandtechnology.org/event/critic... #CyberCivilDefense

Critical Effect 2026

Mark your calendars! Presented by ICS Village, in partnership with IST’s UnDisruptable27 project and Akin, the two-day Critical Effect conference is coming back to Washington, DC on June 17 and 18. Wi...

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AI is supercharging cyberattacks on organizations least equipped to defend themselves. @cltcberkeley.bsky.social Ann Cleaveland proposes "Project Kaleidoscope,” a community cyber defense model built on human trust, not just tech. Read more about Franklin's role: www.techpolicy.press/project-kale...

Project Kaleidoscope: Community Cyber Defense in the Age of AI

Ann Cleaveland argues for expanding human-centered support to protect vulnerable organizations and critical infrastructure as AI-powered cyber threats grow.

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Check out this recent two-part discussion from Forcepoint's To The Point podcast! Join Franklin co-founder Jake Braun as he talks Hackers' Almanack, cyber support for water, and emerging foreign adversarial threats. Part I: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARM8... Part II: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soo9...

Bridging Hackers and Government: The Digital Arsenal of Democracy with Jake Braun | Ep. 364 Part 1

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1/ It was great to host the first-ever AI+Elections Bootcamp for Midwest election officials at the UChicago Harris School of Public Policy, alongside organizers Ready for Tuesday and the Arizona State University Mechanics of Democracy Laboratory! Read more here: harris.uchicago.edu/news-events/...

What happened in the latest Canvas attack, why is AI making ransomware more dangerous, and how can we combat these threats? To find out, watch this interview with our co-founder Jake on @abc7chicago.bsky.social. abc7chicago.com/post/canvas-... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

Fallout from the ransomware attack on Canvas used by thousands of universities

A former White House official says artificial intelligence was used in this attack, and that personal information may be at risk.

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Not every water utility can afford cyber services, but all of them need to boost digital defenses. Now, the Cyber Resilience Corps, a clearinghouse for expert cyber volunteers, is a key resource in CISA’s new CI Fortify Initiative. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 cltc.berkeley.edu/2026/05/14/c...

Cyber Resilience Corps Listed as Key Resource in CISA’s “CI Fortify” Initiative - CLTC UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity

CLTC is excited to share that our cyber volunteering collaborative, the Cyber Resilience Corps, was listed as a resource for CI Fortify, a new initiative launched by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructu...

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#UnDisruptable27 is testifying in front of Congress! @joshcorman.bsky.social will join a hearing with fellow #U27 volunteers to share lessons learned on building resilience and securing U.S. water systems. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 securityandtechnology.org/event/hearin...

Hearing: Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats

UnDisruptable27's Joshua Corman will testify before the House Science, Space, and Technology's subcommittee on Environment to share lessons learned on protecting U.S. water and wastewater from cyber t...

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1/ Thanks to @ArizonaDEQ and the Rural Water Association of Arizona for inviting us to present at the annual Rural Water Association of Arizona conference! #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

@cltcberkeley.bsky.social released their CyberCAN Washington report: cybersecurity challenges for WA nonprofits and guidance on how to address them. Read it here: cltc.berkeley.edu/publication/... #CyberCivilDefense #PublicInterestCybersecurity #Take9

CyberCAN Washington: A Regional Assessment of Nonprofit Cybersecurity and Strategic Recommendations for Washington State - CLTC

A new report from CLTC's Public Interest Cybersecurity Program examines the cyber threats facing nonprofits in Washington — and offers guidance for how the state government can support their digital d...

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"Iran has already targeted American water systems. It will do so again. The only question is whether all the default passwords will be changed before they strike." Check out this timely op-ed by Franklin co-founder Jake Braun! www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

@istorg.bsky.social latest report gives a readout of a #ransomware tabletop exercise with partners at the fifth summit this spring. How can governments and private industry work together to combat cyber threats? securityandtechnology.org/virtual-libr... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

Counter Ransomware Initiative Tabletop Exercise: After-Action Report

IST, in partnership with the Australian Department of Home Affairs and the Counter Ransomware Initiative’s Private Sector Advisory Panel—led by Public Safety Canada and BlackBerry—held a multinational...

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During RSA Conference this week, our cofounder Jake Braun joined CyberWire’s Maria Varmazis to talk about the recently released DEF CON 33 Hackers’ Almanack. Jake and Maria also discussed public-private partnership gaps in cyber and the work DEF CON Franklin does to protect our water systems.

Reports from RSAC and beyond.

RSAC spotlights public-private partnership gaps. DarkSword leaks to GitHub. The FCC blocks new foreign-made routers. Citrix patches a critical NetScaler flaw. DOE rolls out an energy-sector cyber strategy. CanisterWorm spreads through npm. Researchers flag suspected KACE SMA exploitation. QualDerm reports a 3.1-million-record breach. A Russian access broker gets 81 months. Intern Kevin checks in from RSAC. Maria Varmazis speaks with Jake Braun, longtime DEF CON organizer and former White House official about the DEF CON 33 Hackers' Almanack. Slow down, you vibe too fast.

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Learn how organizations Girls Who Code, Girls Scouts, WiCyS and Black Girls Code are closing the gender gap in cybersecurity by helping more women join the cybersecurity workforce baltimoretimes-online.com/living-well/... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

The Case for the Increased Presence of Women in Cybersecurity - The Baltimore Times

This month is Women’s History Month, a time when we intentionally focus on women and their achievements. We, however, are going to shift slightly to focus specifically on women in cybersecurity roles ...

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What were the motivations behind the #Stryker attack? How does it compare to previous incidents? How do we respond? @IST’s latest webinar breaks down last week’s attack and offers best practices for at-risk orgs. Read here: securityandtechnology.org/blog/the-fig... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

The Fight Comes to Our Shores: Breaking Down the Cyber Attack on Stryker

On March 11, a pro-Iran regime hacking group wiped the devices of U.S. medical device manufacturer Stryker, marking the first cyber attack on domestic soil in the war in Iran. IST convened a pop-up we...

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Pro-Iranian hackers claim to have wiped 200k devices of a major U.S. medical manufacturer. While cyber ops have been ongoing in Iran, this is the first domestic incident. Tomorrow at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT, IST friends & adjunct advisors break down the attack & its implications. 🛡️ Register: bit.ly/40ZUORw

Mark your calendars! The dates for the 2026 Cyber Civil Defense Summits, co-hosted by @cltcberkeley.bsky.social and state partners, are finally here! Sign up to hear when registration opens: cybercivildefensesummit.org #CyberCivilDefense #CyberResilienceCorps #Take9

Home - Cyber Civil Defense Summit

The official website for the Cyber Civil Defense Summit, hosted by the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity.

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Great article in @theregister.com on how the DEF CON 33 Hackers’ Almanack came to fruition and what we are fighting for. Hackers are fed up with the policymakers’ lack of action. Read more ⬇️ www.theregister.com/2026/02/28/d... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #HackersAlmanack

DEF CON hackers 'fed up with government,' Jake Braun says

Interview: Jake Braun thinks hackers need to create a 'Digital arsenal of democracy' to defend us all

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Nation-state actors don’t care if you’re small. Water is essential infrastructure. DEF CON Franklin just got back from the Utah Rural Water Association Annual Conference. We’re ready to help strengthen your defenses. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #CyberResilienceCorps @NRWA

ICYMI: The DEF CON 33 Hackers' Almanack is out now. Hackers have made it clear what policymakers should know and quickly act upon. It's time to start listening to what the experts have to say⬇️ harris.uchicago.edu/sites/defaul... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #HackersAlmanack

👏Great breakdown coverage of the Hackers’ Almanack by Sara Friedman in Inside Cybersecurity. Hackers laid it out, now it’s time for policymakers to act. Read more ⬇️ insidecybersecurity.com/share/17782 DC 33 Almanack⬇️ harris.uchicago.edu/sites/defaul... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #HackersAlmanack

More kudos to @politico.com for this coverage of the Almanack. It features themes and policy solutions, from creating multilateral standards for AI use in cyber to fighting back against despotism with digital means. Link in bio. @defcon.bsky.social #CyberCivilDefense #Take9#HackersAlmanack

My DEF CON talk on DIY web archiving and SUCHO made it into the annual publication, the Hackers' Almanack (p. 10)! All in all, it's a very accessible summary of major trends and highlights from the conference, worth checking out! harris.uchicago.edu/sites/defaul...

oh cool, the hackers' almanack from def con 33 is out... and seems like they think policymakers should know about our snitch puck research? (i agree, naturally, but the outside validation is nice)

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The DEF CON 33 Hackers’ Almanack translates a year of hacker research into plain language for policymakers—covering offensive AI, cybercrime, authoritarian surveillance, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Read more: harris.uchicago.edu/sites/defaul...

🎉Thanks to the @politico.eu Cyber Insights newsletter for being the first to cover the Almanack! The threats are real. The systems are fragile. The gap between what hackers know and what governments act on is still wide. Read here⬇️ harris.uchicago.edu/sites/defaul...

Get ready for the DEF CON 33 Hackers' Almanack. While leaders gear up for the Munich Cyber Security Conference, the DEF CON community has already mapped the weakest points in our phones, cars, and critical infrastructure. #HackersAlmanack @munsecconf.bsky.social #MCSC #CyberCivilDefense #Take9