New on #ThreatBeat: Food and ag sector ‘will almost certainly be more intensely targeted’ by attacks Read the full recap of the House hearing raising alarms at threatbeat.com/food-and-ag-...

New on #ThreatBeat: Minerals security measures will be needed to withstand growing demand in critical sectors, warns a new report. threatbeat.com/minerals-sec...

New on #ThreatBeat: When it comes to cyber insurance, industry and government should not give up on a federal cyber backstop writes Matthew McCabe in a Threat Beat exclusive threatbeat.com/enhancing-cy...

In a new op-ed, Frank Cilluffo writes that Congress has until the end of September to prevent two pillars of America’s cyber defense from collapsing. It's out now in @federalnewsnetwork.com Read the full piece here: federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...

In @federalnewsnetwork.com, Frank Cilluffo calls on Congress to move quickly to prevent two pillars of America’s cyber defense from collapsing: key information sharing protections for the private sector and vital grant funding for state and local governments. federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...

At this week's Billington Cybersecurity Conference, Frank Cilluffo joined Tom Fanning, David Luber, Daniel Reese and Felipe Fernandez for a robust conversation on the state of US critical infrastructure. Thanks to Andy Boyd for moderating and the Billington team for a fantastic week of conversations

“If CISA 2015 lapses… America would be in the dark.” – Cynthia Kaiser, Halcyon SVP & former FBI cyber leader. On the Cyber Focus podcast, she explains how failure to reauthorize would cripple info-sharing and put small businesses at greater ransomware risk. Full episode: youtu.be/vaQsg-rBzRI

Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov spoke with @mccrarycyber.bsky.social about his bill to streamline federal cybersecurity regulations. His bill would ensure that different industries can effectively comply with cybersecurity rules to better combat cyberattacks to help keep our homeland safe.

“You actually end up saving money by investing in this kind of protection.” – @peters.senate.gov In Cyber Focus, Sen. Gary Peters explains why local cyber grants matter and lays out the urgent cyber priorities Congress must address before the end of the month. 🎧 Full episode: youtu.be/ucJ2S16eTkA

Letting CISA 2015 expire “will be catastrophic,” warns @peters.senate.gov. In this Cyber Focus episode, Peters explains why liability protections are essential for real-time threat sharing—and how Congressional inaction could put national security at risk. Watch or listen: youtu.be/ucJ2S16eTkA

You heard it here first! In April, Rep Mike Rogers said that Space Command will build its headquarters in Huntsville. "I’ve already talked with the contractor and he is ready to turn dirt on the day they announce." Congratulations to Rocket City! 🚀 Full episode www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jAQ...

As lawmakers tackle AI, the question isn’t whether to act—but how. Sarah Beth Jansen urges Congress to avoid rigid rules that could limit innovation: “They shouldn’t be over-prescriptive… just give the chance for the technology to work and to grow.” Full episode: youtu.be/29oYBE9KGwo #AIpolicy

Only one week left to register for the Alabama Water OT/IT Cyber Summit. We'll bring together the operators who provide safe, reliable water across Alabama with government and industry leaders for a first-ever summit in Huntsville. Learn more and register here: mccraryinstitute.com/event/alabam...

Breaking on #ThreatBeat: Attacker barricades doors, shoots children through windows of Minneapolis Catholic church threatbeat.com/attacker-bar...

Lawmakers are racing to regulate AI—but who’s helping them shape the rules? @seedai.bsky.social SeedAI CEO Austin Carson warns: “The fewer people... the more dangerous it is.” Carson and Sarah Beth Jansen join Frank Cilluffo to discuss how to get new voices at the table. youtu.be/29oYBE9KGwo

Step one in defending critical infrastructure? “Understand the battle space, understand your environment,” says Booz Allen’s Brad Medairy. He and Dave Forbes join Cyber Focus to expose real-world port vulnerabilities—from foreign cranes to legacy OT. 🎧 Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bRH...

Chinese-made cranes, old tech, and open vendor links—our ports are exposed in ways we can't afford to ignore. Booz Allen’s Dave Forbes and Brad Medairy join Frank Cilluffo on Cyber Focus to explain why a small disruption could trigger national chaos. Full coverage: threatbeat.com/chinese-cran...

In the future, China could exploit a major U.S. vulnerability: 80% of port cranes are Chinese made. Knocking one crane offline could trigger crippling consequences. “It doesn’t need to be a devastating attack. It needs to be a disruption,” says Booz Allen’s Dave Forbes on the Cyber Focus podcast

We're pleased to welcome two new members to our Advisory Board: Kirstjen Nielsen, the Sixth Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and James Hoskins, Auburn alumnus and Former Chairman and CEO of the Scitor Corporation. Read the announcement mccraryinstitute.com/auburn-unive...

Think you’re ready to kick hackers out? CISA just dropped a first-of-its-kind tool to help you build a real eviction playbook — before an incident hits. Chris Butera & Bob Costello from CISA explain it all on Cyber Focus. Watch + listen: youtu.be/l9eRwJl8qkc

New on #ThreatBeat: Malicious drones are believed to have paved the way for a “significant” recent incursion at a major utility’s water treatment plant, according to the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC). threatbeat.com/drones-repor...

Exposed operational technology puts essential services — from water systems to manufacturing lines — at risk. At #BlackHat2025 CISA’s Chris Butera explained why keeping OT off the internet is a non-negotiable, and how the agency is making progress. Watch the episode: youtu.be/l9eRwJl8qkc

What happens when quantum power meets AI agility? Forescout CEO Barry Mainz calls it “an elephant that can tap dance”—autonomous, adaptable, and dangerously fast. He joined Cyber Focus to explain why this next wave of threats could outpace traditional defenses. youtu.be/hY4wdP7_WJ4 #quantum #AI

We had a great time at #BlackHat2025. Special thanks to CISA's Chris Butera and Bob Costello for a thoughtful discussion on CISA's laser-focus on defending critical infrastructure and the need to keep collaborating.

U.S. adversaries are scaling cyberattacks through hacktivist proxies—targeting OT and blurring attribution. Quantum + agentic AI could supercharge what comes next. Forescout CEO Barry Mainz lays out what’s at stake: 📄 threatbeat.com/bad-actors-o... #cybersecurity #AI #quantum #OTsecurity

If you're at #BlackHat2025, don't miss our Director Frank Cilluffo moderating a panel with CISA leaders today at 3:20 PST. www.blackhat.com/us-25/briefi...

Nation-states are crowdsourcing cyberattacks. “It’s not 10 people in a room—it could be up to several thousand.” Forescout CEO Barry Mainz breaks it down on Cyber Focus. Full episode👇 🎥 youtu.be/hY4wdP7_WJ4 #cybersecurity #infrastructure #OTsecurity #nationstates

“China is developing more wind, more nuclear, and more solar than anywhere else in the world… we can't let them take the lead.” — Aaron Larson This Cyber Focus crossover with Power Magazine explores the global race for energy innovation and security. Watch: youtu.be/IVapF_bHeYY #EnergySecurity

Breaking news on #ThreatBeat: Sean Cairncross confirmed as new national cyber director. Full coverage at threatbeat.com/sean-cairncr...

Tonight, our Director Frank Cilluffo put out the following statement congratulating Sean Cairncross on his Senate confirmation making him our nation's next National Cyber Director. Read the full statement: mccraryinstitute.com/sean-cairncr...

New on #ThreatBeat: Ports must prepare now for ‘forever war’ with cyber threats, including infrastructure targeting from China threatbeat.com/ports-must-p...

Starting Soon: Join us at 10am for a great discussion with government, industry and academic leaders diving into the threats to maritime infrastructure and unveiling new recommendations that will strengthen America’s ports from cyber intrusions. Watch live at www.linkedin.com/events/zerot...

We're excited to join the Operational Technology Cyber Coalition as their first academic and think tank member. Can't wait to join their efforts to advance OT cybersecurity. Here's more about the great work to come www.otcybercoalition.org/post/mccrary...

New on #ThreatBeat: Plankey nomination advances as CISA says it ‘intends to release’ telecom report sought in Senate hold threatbeat.com/plankey-nomi...

AI dominance depends on energy dominance. In this new episode, we team up with Power Magazine’s Aaron Larson to explore how AI, data centers, and a shifting grid are transforming energy security—and why cybersecurity must be built in from the start. 🎧 Watch here: youtu.be/IVapF_bHeYY #AI

@ncsc.gov.uk chief Richard Horne says many orgs don’t realize “the enormity of the task"" of rebuilding a ""whole interconnected technology system"" they rely on, but ""don't properly understand.” Horne joins Cyber Focus to talk resilience, AI & global partnerships. 🎧 youtu.be/EYz2BMtJjQ0

A new report from the McCrary Institute and #BAH says that foreign adversaries are now extending their reach into U.S. ports, prompting urgent need for stronger maritime cybersecurity measures. Read more: mccraryinstitute.com/anchored-in-...

New on #ThreatBeat: CISA nominee vows to advocate for agency resources, block any disinformation work threatbeat.com/cisa-nominee...

“Cybersecurity is part of your mission.” @ncsc.gov.uk chief Richard Horne calls for AI adoption, quantum readiness & deeper Five Eyes partnerships on his first trip to DC. Read the story: threatbeat.com/uk-cyber-chi... #CyberSecurity #AI #Quantum #NationalSecurity #UKNCSC

What do we need to do to stop foreign adversaries from locking down our ports? And what does that threat look like now? Join us next week for an event with #BoozAllen to talk port security, zero trust, operation technology and more. Register today! mccraryinstitute.com/event/zero-t...

You can’t control cyber risk—you have to outplay your opponent. Richard Horne from @ncsc.gov.uk breaks down how AI changes the rules—and why defenders can’t afford to sit still. Full episode: youtu.be/EYz2BMtJjQ0 #CyberSecurity #AI #NationalSecurity

New on #ThreatBeat: a new NATO report warns that ports are at risk because of outdated policy and a lack of ‘dedicated strategic attention’ to cyber threats. Read more: threatbeat.com/ports-at-ris...

China’s cyber strategy has shifted—from espionage to pre-positioning. Kristina Walter explains how NSA and industry partners exposed Volt Typhoon’s stealth campaign across U.S. infrastructure. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/e8uTwgGVfXM #Cybersecurity #NSA #VoltTyphoon #China

NSA is quietly disrupting Chinese cyber ops—detecting zero-days, blocking billions of malicious domains, and exposing stealth campaigns like Volt Typhoon. This is what operational public-private defense looks like. Read more: threatbeat.com/nsas-cyber-c... #Cybersecurity #NSA #ZeroDay #VoltTyphoon

New on #ThreatBeat: New cybersecurity regulations for the maritime sector went into effect Wednesday. U.S.-flagged vessels and offshore facilities must create a cybersecurity plan, designate a cybersecurity officer and plan how they'll respond to cyber incidents. threatbeat.com/new-maritime...

“We found it in about two weeks…” NSA's Kristina Walter explains how industry collaboration at the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center helped detect & disrupt a Chinese zero-day in real time. Watch the full Cyber Focus episode 🎧👇 youtu.be/e8uTwgGVfXM #Cybersecurity #ZeroDay #NSA #China #CyberFocus

Modern farms run on connected tech—GPS-guided tractors, smart irrigation, automated systems. That also makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. Jonathan Braley of Food & Ag-ISAC joins Cyber Focus to explain what’s at stake. 🎧 youtu.be/sK9pLLa4qdU #FoodSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure

Top House chairmen are raising alarms—and offering solutions—on America’s digital future. This Cyber Focus special pulls top insights from past episodes: • Rep. Green on the cyber workforce • Rep. Rogers on acquisition reform • Rep. Crawford on cyber offense Watch: youtu.be/SxpEXCRxfyk

We're hiring a Program Director for the Southeast Region Cybersecurity Collaboration Center (SERC3) to lead one of the nation’s premier applied research and testbed environments for operational technology (OT) cybersecurity in critical infrastructure. Find out more and apply at lnkd.in/exz9U-Bu

“The time to shoot a missile down is when it launches.” Gen. (Ret.) Frank McKenzie says U.S. missile defense must move to space to counter threats from Iran and beyond. 🎯 Full episode: youtu.be/S0Azz9w5L-c #Iran #SpaceSecurity #MissileDefense