Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity

??Big #CyberCivilDefense announcement! ?? Colin A.hern, Chief Cyber Officer of the State of New York, will be a keynote speaker at the 2025 Cyber Civil Defense Summit! Learn more about Chief Cyber Officer Ahern ?? https://lnkd.in/gyMhtbHU Alongside Chief Cyber Officer Ahern, we’ve assembled an outstanding lineup of cybersecurity practitioners and experts to address the latest challenges and opportunities in cyber civil defense—with more speakers to be announced soon! ???? Get a sneak peek of our upcoming speakers — and secure your spot at the Summit today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gHhWwpHF

Cybersecurity is often framed as a battle between attackers and defenders, but what happens when hackers take on a different role—one of informing policy, protecting critical infrastructure, and even saving lives? That’s the focus of the latest Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast episode, where Project?Franklin?Executive Director Jake Braun?and host Sean Martin discuss a volunteer-driven cybersecurity support network for under-resourced water utilities and?The Hackers' Almanack. ?? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gd2x2VtF #CyberCivilDefense

??? Calling all cyber defenders, academics, and policymakers! ?? As cyber threats like ransomware are on the rise, the challenge of safeguarding community organizations across the nation can feel daunting. The good news? No one is facing this challenge alone. Across the country, communities are coming together to scale local and regional cyber defenses and protect the institutions that support public life. Join our friends at the University of California, Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity as they host the Third Annual Cyber Civil Defense Summit on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. ?? Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gHhWwpHF #CyberCivilDefense #cybersecurity

I am so excited to see this published online! Join us on May 1st to discuss AI-enabled cybercrime: Separating Hype from Reality. #AI #cybercrime RSA Conference

Mutual aid and organizing is being criminalized in the US. The State of Georgia even outrageously charged Stop Cop City activists with RICO and domestic terrorism charges. That’s why our third session in our Mutual Aid 101 Learning Series will focus on legal, financial, and security basics. Please join us on Wednesday, March 5 at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET! Sign up at MutualAid101.org This event is free, open to all, and will have live ASL and Spanish interpretation. ' Everyday Security | Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity | Sustainable Economies Law Center | Fight for the Future | Elijah Baucom | Erika Sato | Hajar Tazi

CLTC is thrilled to welcome Oumou L.y to the team as a Non-Resident Fellow with the AI Security Initiative! Oumou's work will explore the role of investors in supporting the development of secure AI systems and technologies. Oumou is a policy expert and national security practitioner who has shaped cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology policy and security at the highest levels of government. Most recently, she served as the Senior Advisor for Technology and Ecosystem Security at the White House, where she led efforts to strengthen cybersecurity for critical and emerging technologies and improve resilience across the digital ecosystem. Oumou was an architect of the 2023 AI Executive Order and played a central role in developing and implementing the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy and the National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technologies. Welcome to the team, Oumou! https://lnkd.in/ga7YBxui

ICYMI: Check out the replay of "'Zero Day' and the Case for Enhanced U.S. Cybersecurity" hosted by Axios! The event featured interviews led by Sam Sabin in dialogue with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and former CISA director Chris Krebs for an in-depth look at the state of play for U.S. cybersecurity protections amid a rapidly advancing threat landscape. ?? Watch the replay: https://lnkd.in/gun96dnC

New Paper Out! Public attribution of offensive cyber operations has become a critical tool in cyber diplomacy, deterrence, and national security. But here's a key shift: intelligence agencies—historically operating in the shadows—are increasingly taking center stage in naming and shaming cyber adversaries. My new paper, When Intelligence Agencies Publicly Attribute Offensive Cyber Operations: Illustrative Examples from the United States, explores this emerging phenomenon. It examines why and how intelligence agencies in the U.S. have stepped into the public arena to attribute offensive cyber operations, using case studies like the SolarWinds and DNC intrusions. Key insights: Signaling without escalation: Intelligence agencies can attribute offensive cyber operations in a way that sends a strong message while staying below the threshold of military escalation. Credibility & nonpartisanship: Attributions from intelligence agencies tend to carry more weight than those made by political figures, reducing the risk of perceived bias. Partnerships matter: Intelligence agencies' connections with private cybersecurity firms and international allies strengthen the legitimacy and impact of public attribution. Why does this matter? As cyber operations become a staple of geopolitical conflict, how governments attribute these incidents publicly—and who delivers the message—will shape international responses and future deterrence strategies. The U.S. is leading the way, but this is a global trend, with other nations also engaging in public attribution. What do you think about intelligence agencies stepping into the spotlight for public cyber attribution? Does this enhance credibility or increase risks? You can read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gYp5cARF Unfortunately, it is not Open Access, but I have 50 free copies to share, so please reach out if you'd like one. #CyberSecurity #CyberThreats #Intelligence #PublicAttribution #SolarWinds #DNC

Check out the OT/ICS Cybersecurity Year in Review report from Dragos, Inc. which includes helpful insights and strategies to stay ahead of threats and strenghten your cyber defense in 2025 and beyond. #CyberCivilDefense #PauseTake9

Schools rely on technology more than ever, but are ed tech companies doing enough to protect student data? ?????? In a new piece for The 74 Media, CLTC's Sarah Powazek and Shannon Pierson highlight the urgent need for ed tech software providers to take responsibility for improving cybersecurity outcomes for their K-12 customers. With cyberattacks on the rise, it’s time for stronger protections, not just more pressure on schools. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gQicejXv S/O to partners like Craig Newmark Philanthropies and Okta for Good who are leading supporters of public interest cybersecurity! #publicinterestcybersecurity #Cybersecurity #EdTech #StudentPrivacy #DigitalSafety #cybercivildefense?#PauseTake9