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Generative AI Exacerbates Software Supply Chain Risks

Malicious actors are exploiting AI-fabricated software components — presenting a major challenge for securing software supply chains.

How a Government Reinsurance Program Can Accelerate Maturation of the Cyber Insurance Market

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China Races Ahead in Biotech Trials. Is the U.S. Stuck in Second Place?

Fentanyl fears have played a significant role in U.S.-Chinese trade disputes, but soon legal drugs could be a greater threat from China. On May 29, Axios reported that China had surpassed the United States...

Following Pause in Trade Talks With the U.S., China Reportedly Prepares New Industrial Policy

After a decade of accelerated industrialization, China is preparing to go for another round. On May 26, Bloomberg reported that Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping is currently considering relaunching...

New Report Finds Beijing Has Successfully Achieved ‘Made in China 2025’ Policy Goals, Catching Up to the U.S.

With summer arriving, Beijing has received its latest report card. On April 5, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued an analysis on the state of Made in China 2025 (MIC25) — Beijing’s premier industrial...

The Pentagon must balance speed with safety as it modernizes software

The Department of Defense is at grave risk of being caught flat-footed by the next software vulnerability. When an adversary discovers it, the Pentagon may not know which systems are exposed until substantial...

Probing DeepSeek’s Success, House Select Committee on China Opens Investigation into Nvidia

The United States is expanding its efforts to stymie the rise of China’s technology sector. On April 16, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) opened an investigation into Nvidia’s...

Cutting NIST’s Workforce Threatens American Tech Innovation and Leadership

America’s technology prowess is built on its people, but Washington is terminating many of the researchers and engineers driving U.S. progress in AI, quantum technology, advanced manufacturing, and semiconductors....

Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks; Schedule of Application Fees

Delayed Vulnerability Analysis Puts America at a Cybersecurity Disadvantage

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is struggling. It faces a growing backlog to process data in its vulnerability repository, which publicly shares information assessing and detailing...

US must prioritize cybersecurity training for the military’s engineers

The Defense Department faces a startling capability gap.

Countering Threats Posed by the Chinese Communist Party to U.S. National Security

Steady leadership prepares TSA to face evolving cyber threats

New presidents bring new policies. But amid rapidly expanding cyber threats, steady leadership at the federal agencies charged with securing critical infrastructure is, well, critical. David Pekoske,...

Laser Focus: Countering China’s LiDAR Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure and Military Systems

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5 cyber issues the next presidential administration needs to prioritize immediately

The next administration must do better on cyber than previous ones, two experts behind a new McCrary Institute and Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 report argue.

How to Give Americans Back Control of Their Digital Identities

Putting data privacy first amounts to more than a technical upgrade; it will be nothing short of a strategic shift toward a more secure and resilient society.

Biden’s cybersecurity plan has a huge funding gap

The Biden administration is boasting about its planned $13 billion investment in cybersecurity for federal civilian agencies, but the White House’s plans neglect essential programs, including foundational research and standards setting...

Arming Consumers With Cybersecurity Data Can Protect U.S. Critical Infrastructure

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) earlier this month approved the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program, a voluntary cybersecurity labeling initiative for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This much-needed...

The Missing Middle

Addressing the Absence of Firmware Security

Unlocking the Potential: How SBOM Practices Revolutionize Tech Industries

Following the SolarWinds compromise, the focus on the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) has surged remarkably. In the tech ecosystem, the SBOM offers a comprehensive overview of software components...