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How to improve cyber training for critical infrastructure employees
Critical infrastructure organizations can no longer go through the motions of cybersecurity awareness training thinking their technology and security teams are enough to maintain control.
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As Russians hack the US grid, a look at what’s needed to protect it
The U.S. electricity grid is hard to defend because of its enormous size and heavy dependency on digital communication and computerized control software. The number of potential targets is growing as “internet of things” devices, such as smart meters, solar arrays and household batteries, connect to smart grid systems.
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![How attackers used human error to hack the power grid [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cyber_image.jpg.jpg?w=300)
How attackers used human error to hack the power grid [Commentary]
A report that says hackers may now be able to shut down power grids in the United States, Turkey and Switzerland shows how easily human error can put critical computer networks at risk, security experts said.
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![Putting the problem first: 3 lessons from Georgetown Hacking for Defense course [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635749142231757220-000-par7505649jpg.jpg?w=300)
Putting the problem first: 3 lessons from Georgetown Hacking for Defense course [Commentary]
School is out, and at most universities that means final exams have given way to fun and sun. While the semester wrap-up at Georgetown University had its share of parties, students in Washington’s first-ever Hacking for Defense course prepared for perhaps their biggest challenge yet: reshaping the American military.
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![How tax agencies can fight back against insider threats [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Capture-6.jpg.jpg?w=300)
How tax agencies can fight back against insider threats [Commentary]
The IRS is never going to earn the title of most popular agency with U.S. citizens. But it serves an important role, and insider threats can jeopardize that.
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![What an artificial intelligence researcher fears about AI [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Capture-5.jpg.jpg?w=300)
What an artificial intelligence researcher fears about AI [Commentary]
As an artificial intelligence researcher, I often come across the idea that many people are afraid of what AI might bring. As an AI expert, what do I fear about artificial intelligence?
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![‘NotPetya’ ransomware attack shows corporate social responsibility should include cybersecurity [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/file-20170627-24798-plfh1a.jpg.jpg?w=300)
‘NotPetya’ ransomware attack shows corporate social responsibility should include cybersecurity [Commentary]
As the NotPetya ransomware attack spreads around the world, its making clear how important it is for everyone and particularly corporations to take cybersecurity seriously.
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What not to do after a data breach
Thousands of words have been written about how to prevent cyberattacks and what to do if you’ve been targeted. Unfortunately, there’s no standard playbook for a data breach and your actions during a disaster could be as harmful as they are helpful.
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Cryptocurrencies — a growing issue for military, intel agencies and law enforcement
While many have not heard of or understand cryptocurrencies, you had better take notice — that is for sure! This is a powerful technology whose ramifications mandate that military, intelligence organizations and law enforcement must monitor and understand it.
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![Complexity of developing a cyber defense strategy [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/snagfilms-a.akamaihd.netethernet-cords-barbed-wir-568a6571668a063e4f1c54d095d07768eb827cd1-1.jpg.jpg?w=300)
Complexity of developing a cyber defense strategy [Commentary]
For decades, our adversaries have been and continue to constantly seek new ways to compete with the United States on a much more level battlefield. Cyber has much, if not all, of what they have been looking for.
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How to improve cyber training for critical infrastructure employees
Critical infrastructure organizations can no longer go through the motions of cybersecurity awareness training thinking their technology and security teams are enough to maintain control.
-
As Russians hack the US grid, a look at what’s needed to protect it
The U.S. electricity grid is hard to defend because of its enormous size and heavy dependency on digital communication and computerized control software. The number of potential targets is growing as “internet of things” devices, such as smart meters, solar arrays and household batteries, connect to smart grid systems.
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How attackers used human error to hack the power grid [Commentary]
A report that says hackers may now be able to shut down power grids in the United States, Turkey and Switzerland shows how easily human error can put critical computer networks at risk, security experts said.
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Putting the problem first: 3 lessons from Georgetown Hacking for Defense course [Commentary]
School is out, and at most universities that means final exams have given way to fun and sun. While the semester wrap-up at Georgetown University had its share of parties, students in Washington’s first-ever Hacking for Defense course prepared for perhaps their biggest challenge yet: reshaping the American military.
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How tax agencies can fight back against insider threats [Commentary]
The IRS is never going to earn the title of most popular agency with U.S. citizens. But it serves an important role, and insider threats can jeopardize that.
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What an artificial intelligence researcher fears about AI [Commentary]
As an artificial intelligence researcher, I often come across the idea that many people are afraid of what AI might bring. As an AI expert, what do I fear about artificial intelligence?
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‘NotPetya’ ransomware attack shows corporate social responsibility should include cybersecurity [Commentary]
As the NotPetya ransomware attack spreads around the world, its making clear how important it is for everyone and particularly corporations to take cybersecurity seriously.
-
What not to do after a data breach
Thousands of words have been written about how to prevent cyberattacks and what to do if you’ve been targeted. Unfortunately, there’s no standard playbook for a data breach and your actions during a disaster could be as harmful as they are helpful.
-
Cryptocurrencies — a growing issue for military, intel agencies and law enforcement
While many have not heard of or understand cryptocurrencies, you had better take notice — that is for sure! This is a powerful technology whose ramifications mandate that military, intelligence organizations and law enforcement must monitor and understand it.
-
Complexity of developing a cyber defense strategy [Commentary]
For decades, our adversaries have been and continue to constantly seek new ways to compete with the United States on a much more level battlefield. Cyber has much, if not all, of what they have been looking for.
-
How to improve cyber training for critical infrastructure employees
Critical infrastructure organizations can no longer go through the motions of cybersecurity awareness training thinking their technology and security teams are enough to maintain control.
-
As Russians hack the US grid, a look at what’s needed to protect it
The U.S. electricity grid is hard to defend because of its enormous size and heavy dependency on digital communication and computerized control software. The number of potential targets is growing as “internet of things” devices, such as smart meters, solar arrays and household batteries, connect to smart grid systems.
-
![How attackers used human error to hack the power grid [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cyber_image.jpg.jpg?w=694)
How attackers used human error to hack the power grid [Commentary]
A report that says hackers may now be able to shut down power grids in the United States, Turkey and Switzerland shows how easily human error can put critical computer networks at risk, security experts said.
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![Putting the problem first: 3 lessons from Georgetown Hacking for Defense course [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635749142231757220-000-par7505649jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Putting the problem first: 3 lessons from Georgetown Hacking for Defense course [Commentary]
School is out, and at most universities that means final exams have given way to fun and sun. While the semester wrap-up at Georgetown University had its share of parties, students in Washington’s first-ever Hacking for Defense course prepared for perhaps their biggest challenge yet: reshaping the American military.
-
![How tax agencies can fight back against insider threats [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Capture-6.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
How tax agencies can fight back against insider threats [Commentary]
The IRS is never going to earn the title of most popular agency with U.S. citizens. But it serves an important role, and insider threats can jeopardize that.
-
![What an artificial intelligence researcher fears about AI [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Capture-5.jpg.jpg?w=952)
What an artificial intelligence researcher fears about AI [Commentary]
As an artificial intelligence researcher, I often come across the idea that many people are afraid of what AI might bring. As an AI expert, what do I fear about artificial intelligence?
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![‘NotPetya’ ransomware attack shows corporate social responsibility should include cybersecurity [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/file-20170627-24798-plfh1a.jpg.jpg?w=754)
‘NotPetya’ ransomware attack shows corporate social responsibility should include cybersecurity [Commentary]
As the NotPetya ransomware attack spreads around the world, its making clear how important it is for everyone and particularly corporations to take cybersecurity seriously.
-
What not to do after a data breach
Thousands of words have been written about how to prevent cyberattacks and what to do if you’ve been targeted. Unfortunately, there’s no standard playbook for a data breach and your actions during a disaster could be as harmful as they are helpful.
-
Cryptocurrencies — a growing issue for military, intel agencies and law enforcement
While many have not heard of or understand cryptocurrencies, you had better take notice — that is for sure! This is a powerful technology whose ramifications mandate that military, intelligence organizations and law enforcement must monitor and understand it.
-
![Complexity of developing a cyber defense strategy [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/snagfilms-a.akamaihd.netethernet-cords-barbed-wir-568a6571668a063e4f1c54d095d07768eb827cd1-1.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Complexity of developing a cyber defense strategy [Commentary]
For decades, our adversaries have been and continue to constantly seek new ways to compete with the United States on a much more level battlefield. Cyber has much, if not all, of what they have been looking for.
