Institute for Security and Technology
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Announcing Finalists for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™
The Cyber Policy Awards™ organizing committee is pleased to announce selection of 23 finalists who are in contention to receive The Atlas trophy, chosen by an august panel of judges from across the cy...
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The #CyberPolicyAwards organizing committee is pleased to announce the finalists in contention for the Atlas at the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™. After careful review of more than 85 submissions, the judges have selected 4 finalists per award category.
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AI companions are making headlines around the world, but how do AI stakeholders see the future of these chatbots @alltechishuman.bsky.social's report interviewed 25+ AI experts, including IST's Gabrielle Tran, to present community recommendations for securing against risks.
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AI Companions: Community Reflections and Multistakeholder Recommendations from All Tech Is Human — All Tech Is Human
Are you looking for actionable advice related to AI Companions? Download our guide, “How to Tackle AI Companions” by filling out our form below. Continue reading for the full AI Companions: Community ...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:17 PM
AI companions are making headlines around the world, but how do AI stakeholders see the future of these chatbots @alltechishuman.bsky.social's report interviewed 25+ AI experts, including IST's Gabrielle Tran, to present community recommendations for securing against risks.
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IST, along with the Cyber Policy Awards organizing committee, is pleased to spotlight the sponsors of the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™. We are especially honored to recognize our platinum level sponsors, Microsoft and Craig Newmark Philanthropies!
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Spotlighting Sponsors for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™
The Institute for Security and Technology, along with the Cyber Policy Awards organizing committee, is pleased to spotlight the sponsors of the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:05 PM
IST, along with the Cyber Policy Awards organizing committee, is pleased to spotlight the sponsors of the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™. We are especially honored to recognize our platinum level sponsors, Microsoft and Craig Newmark Philanthropies!
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IST will once again convene with global cyber experts at RSAC in San Francisco this March. The IST team joins sessions tackling active defense, the congressional agenda, stopping teen hackers, and more!
🛡️ Here’s where you can find IST at RSAC:
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Active Defense, the Congressional Agenda, and Teen Hackers: IST at RSA
IST will once again join the global community of cyber experts in convening in San Francisco for RSAC this March! From active defense, to the congressional agenda, to stopping teen hackers, the IST te...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
IST will once again convene with global cyber experts at RSAC in San Francisco this March. The IST team joins sessions tackling active defense, the congressional agenda, stopping teen hackers, and more!
🛡️ Here’s where you can find IST at RSAC:
🛡️ Here’s where you can find IST at RSAC:
This morning, @thebulletin.org reset the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight. Now more than ever it is vital that our nuclear comms systems are both secure & resilient. Enter #CATALINK, IST’s blueprint for a dedicated, last-resort comms system.
➡️ Former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller explains:
➡️ Former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller explains:
When Every Second Counts: Why the world needs a new last-resort nuclear hotline like CATALINK
YouTube video by Institute for Security and Technology (IST)
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January 27, 2026 at 8:08 PM
This morning, @thebulletin.org reset the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight. Now more than ever it is vital that our nuclear comms systems are both secure & resilient. Enter #CATALINK, IST’s blueprint for a dedicated, last-resort comms system.
➡️ Former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller explains:
➡️ Former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller explains:
How is AI transforming the #cybersecurity landscape for K–12 for school districts and their vendors? At 2PM ET tomorrow, IST Sr. Dir. Michael Klein hosts a CoSN discussion on risks, opportunities, and practical safeguards with school district tech directors from WA and OR.
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Event Details
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January 26, 2026 at 11:07 PM
How is AI transforming the #cybersecurity landscape for K–12 for school districts and their vendors? At 2PM ET tomorrow, IST Sr. Dir. Michael Klein hosts a CoSN discussion on risks, opportunities, and practical safeguards with school district tech directors from WA and OR.
🛡️ Register to join:
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“Every time that we stop caring about cybersecurity, it leaves our own systems more vulnerable,” IST Sr. Dir. Elizabeth Vish spoke to Inside Cybersecurity about the Trump Admin’s Executive Order withdrawing the U.S. from 66 international organizations, including #cyber partners.
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Stakeholders see potential reduction in international cyber efforts following Trump EO | InsideCyberSecurity.com
Stakeholders with State Department expertise are warning about increased cyber risk, as the Trump administration moves forward with implementing an executive order directing the U.S. withdrawal from s...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:05 PM
“Every time that we stop caring about cybersecurity, it leaves our own systems more vulnerable,” IST Sr. Dir. Elizabeth Vish spoke to Inside Cybersecurity about the Trump Admin’s Executive Order withdrawing the U.S. from 66 international organizations, including #cyber partners.
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Global affairs have already been deeply unsettled in 2026, making #UnDisruptable27’s mission more urgent than ever. In the latest edition of the newsletter, listen to the new #HackthePlant, mark your calendars for Critical Effect 2026, and find out where to find the U27 team this year.
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UnDisruptable27 Newsletter: Save the Date for Critical Effect 2026
Happy New Year from UnDisruptable27! In the second issue of our newsletter, save the date for Critical Effect 2026, listen to the latest episode of Hack the Plan[e]t and other featured podcasts, and f...
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January 21, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Global affairs have already been deeply unsettled in 2026, making #UnDisruptable27’s mission more urgent than ever. In the latest edition of the newsletter, listen to the new #HackthePlant, mark your calendars for Critical Effect 2026, and find out where to find the U27 team this year.
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On 2/5, the #cyber community will gather in Washington, DC to honor of the winners of the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™. Registration closes at midnight tonight! Don’t miss your chance – request your invitation today and join us in celebrating #cyber progress in 2025!
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Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards Registration Request
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January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
New @hacktheplant.bsky.social: Microsoft Oil, Gas, and Energy CSO Dd Budiharto joined @brysonbort.bsky.social to break down IT vs OT auditing, the cultural divide in oil and gas, and #cybersecurity solutions for the energy sector.
🎙️ Listen to episode 49, Bridging the IT/OT Divide in Oil & Gas:
🎙️ Listen to episode 49, Bridging the IT/OT Divide in Oil & Gas:
Bridging the IT/OT Divide in Oil & Gas
Podcast Episode · Hack the Plant · 01/20/2026 · 39m
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January 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM
New @hacktheplant.bsky.social: Microsoft Oil, Gas, and Energy CSO Dd Budiharto joined @brysonbort.bsky.social to break down IT vs OT auditing, the cultural divide in oil and gas, and #cybersecurity solutions for the energy sector.
🎙️ Listen to episode 49, Bridging the IT/OT Divide in Oil & Gas:
🎙️ Listen to episode 49, Bridging the IT/OT Divide in Oil & Gas:
Have you requested an invitation to attend the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala? On 2/5, senior policy leaders, veteran cyber experts & industry partners will gather in D.C. to recognize this years’ Atlas Trophy winners. Registration closes 1/21, so act now to secure your spot!
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Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards Registration Request
Please click the link to complete this form.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Have you requested an invitation to attend the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala? On 2/5, senior policy leaders, veteran cyber experts & industry partners will gather in D.C. to recognize this years’ Atlas Trophy winners. Registration closes 1/21, so act now to secure your spot!
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Combatting the threat of #ransomware requires collaboration across sectors. On Jan. 28, the NIST will host IST and the Center for Internet Security to present the latest resources in ransomware risk management.
🛡️Register to attend: www.nist.gov/news-events/...
🛡️Register to attend: www.nist.gov/news-events/...
Resources for Ransomware Risk Management
Ransomware is a persistent risk to organizations of all sizes and sectors, and addressing this risk requires collabor
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January 15, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Combatting the threat of #ransomware requires collaboration across sectors. On Jan. 28, the NIST will host IST and the Center for Internet Security to present the latest resources in ransomware risk management.
🛡️Register to attend: www.nist.gov/news-events/...
🛡️Register to attend: www.nist.gov/news-events/...
Now that the finalists have been announced, the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ are just around the corner! On the evening of Feb. 5, the winners in each category will be revealed and celebrated before the wider cyber community. Request your invitation before Jan. 21!
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Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards Registration Request
Please click the link to complete this form.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Now that the finalists have been announced, the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ are just around the corner! On the evening of Feb. 5, the winners in each category will be revealed and celebrated before the wider cyber community. Request your invitation before Jan. 21!
🏆 Request now:
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The #CyberPolicyAwards organizing committee is pleased to announce the finalists in contention for the Atlas at the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™. After careful review of more than 85 submissions, the judges have selected 4 finalists per award category.
🏆 Learn more:
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Announcing Finalists for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™
The Cyber Policy Awards™ organizing committee is pleased to announce selection of 23 finalists who are in contention to receive The Atlas trophy, chosen by an august panel of judges from across the cy...
securityandtechnology.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:14 PM
The #CyberPolicyAwards organizing committee is pleased to announce the finalists in contention for the Atlas at the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™. After careful review of more than 85 submissions, the judges have selected 4 finalists per award category.
🏆 Learn more:
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The comms channels the world has relied on since the Cold War are more fragile than we might think. Enter #CATALINK, IST’s initiative to develop a blueprint for a dedicated, last-resort communication system designed to be the ultimate backstop against nuclear escalation.
➡️ Watch the new video:
➡️ Watch the new video:
When Every Second Counts: Why the world needs a new last-resort nuclear hotline like CATALINK
Narrated by Rose Gottemoeller, former NATO Deputy Secretary General and U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, "When Every Second Counts" delivers a stark warning:…
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The comms channels the world has relied on since the Cold War are more fragile than we might think. Enter #CATALINK, IST’s initiative to develop a blueprint for a dedicated, last-resort communication system designed to be the ultimate backstop against nuclear escalation.
➡️ Watch the new video:
➡️ Watch the new video:
The Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala is only 31 days away! Have you requested your invitation? On the evening of February 5, join eminent members of the cyber policy community in Washington, D.C. to celebrate those who drove progress in 2025.
🏆 Request an invite:
🏆 Request an invite:
Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards Registration Request
Please click the link to complete this form.
www.jotform.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala is only 31 days away! Have you requested your invitation? On the evening of February 5, join eminent members of the cyber policy community in Washington, D.C. to celebrate those who drove progress in 2025.
🏆 Request an invite:
🏆 Request an invite:
Happy New Year from IST and the Cyber Policy Awards Organizing Committee! In Feb., the cyber policy community will gather to recognize and celebrate winners of The Atlas trophy for achievement in 2025. Act now to secure your spot for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala!
🏆 Request an invite:
🏆 Request an invite:
Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards Registration Request
Please click the link to complete this form.
www.jotform.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Happy New Year from IST and the Cyber Policy Awards Organizing Committee! In Feb., the cyber policy community will gather to recognize and celebrate winners of The Atlas trophy for achievement in 2025. Act now to secure your spot for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala!
🏆 Request an invite:
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IST’s #CATALINK is a blueprint for a secure, resilient, last-resort communication system that works even if the internet or cell networks go dark. But why is this kind of nuclear hotline important? Former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller unpacks the Initiative in a new video.
➡️ Watch now:
➡️ Watch now:
When Every Second Counts: Why the world needs a new last-resort nuclear hotline like CATALINK
Narrated by Rose Gottemoeller, former NATO Deputy Secretary General and U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, "When Every Second Counts" delivers a stark warning:…
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
IST’s #CATALINK is a blueprint for a secure, resilient, last-resort communication system that works even if the internet or cell networks go dark. But why is this kind of nuclear hotline important? Former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller unpacks the Initiative in a new video.
➡️ Watch now:
➡️ Watch now:
In a nuclear crisis, leaders have minutes to decide. But are our Cold War-era hotlines ready for today’s deepfakes & cyber attacks? Watch #CATALINK’s video, narrated by former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller, on why the world needs a new backup plan.
➡️ youtu.be/Ap0oowJig1A
➡️ youtu.be/Ap0oowJig1A
When Every Second Counts: Why the world needs a new last-resort nuclear hotline like CATALINK
Narrated by Rose Gottemoeller, former NATO Deputy Secretary General and U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, "When Every Second Counts" delivers a stark warning:…
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In a nuclear crisis, leaders have minutes to decide. But are our Cold War-era hotlines ready for today’s deepfakes & cyber attacks? Watch #CATALINK’s video, narrated by former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller, on why the world needs a new backup plan.
➡️ youtu.be/Ap0oowJig1A
➡️ youtu.be/Ap0oowJig1A
Have you requested an invitation to attend the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala? On 2/5, senior policy leaders, veteran cyber experts & eminent members of industry will gather to celebrate progress those who drove cyber policy in 2025. Act now to secure your spot!
🏆 Request an invite:
🏆 Request an invite:
Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards Registration Request
Please click the link to complete this form.
www.jotform.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Have you requested an invitation to attend the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala? On 2/5, senior policy leaders, veteran cyber experts & eminent members of industry will gather to celebrate progress those who drove cyber policy in 2025. Act now to secure your spot!
🏆 Request an invite:
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AI agents are shaping how decisions are made & humans navigate the digital world. To unpack the implications of this shift, IST hosted a closed-door workshop on the potential effects of AI on human agency. For the #NatSpecs blog, Jennifer Tang & Tiffany Saade summarize the discussion.
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Autonomous Agents, Human Consequences: Key Insights from IST’s Workshop on AI Agents & Agency in the Internet Ecosystem
AI agents are shaping how decisions are made, how systems behave, and how humans navigate the digital world. To better understand the implications of this shift, IST recently hosted a closed-door work...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
AI agents are shaping how decisions are made & humans navigate the digital world. To unpack the implications of this shift, IST hosted a closed-door workshop on the potential effects of AI on human agency. For the #NatSpecs blog, Jennifer Tang & Tiffany Saade summarize the discussion.
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On Thursday, February 5, IST will host the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala, the premier gathering of the U.S. cyber policy community. Join senior policy leaders, veteran cyber experts, and eminent members of industry in celebrating those who drove progress in 2025.
🏆 Request an invitation:
🏆 Request an invitation:
Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards Registration Request
Please click the link to complete this form.
www.jotform.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
On Thursday, February 5, IST will host the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala, the premier gathering of the U.S. cyber policy community. Join senior policy leaders, veteran cyber experts, and eminent members of industry in celebrating those who drove progress in 2025.
🏆 Request an invitation:
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As we reflect on 2025 at IST, we’ve compiled the year’s best op-eds, long-form analyses, podcasts & articles. From AI security to cyber policy to the resilience of our nation’s critical infrastructure, there’s something for everyone in this month’s #TechnologIST newsletter.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As we reflect on 2025 at IST, we’ve compiled the year’s best op-eds, long-form analyses, podcasts & articles. From AI security to cyber policy to the resilience of our nation’s critical infrastructure, there’s something for everyone in this month’s #TechnologIST newsletter.
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In an era defined by escalating geopolitical conflict & renewed nuclear brinkmanship, IST’s #CATALINK offers a solution. In a new video, former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller presents #CATALINK, a blueprint for a dedicated, last-resort communication system.
⚠️ Watch the full video: bit.ly/3XXlvoH
⚠️ Watch the full video: bit.ly/3XXlvoH
December 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
In an era defined by escalating geopolitical conflict & renewed nuclear brinkmanship, IST’s #CATALINK offers a solution. In a new video, former NATO DSG Rose Gottemoeller presents #CATALINK, a blueprint for a dedicated, last-resort communication system.
⚠️ Watch the full video: bit.ly/3XXlvoH
⚠️ Watch the full video: bit.ly/3XXlvoH
This holiday season, bring critical infrastructure security home with the UnDisruptable Holiday Challenge! IST’s #UnDisruptable27 Initiative is asking volunteers & supporters to join Operation FrostyVolt25 & start a convo about the resources that matter most: water, power & hospitals.
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OPERATION: FrostyVolt25
This holiday season, the UnDisruptable27 team challenges you to strike up a conversation with family about 2027 and Volt Typhoon. No water, no hospitals, no kidding. We are thankful for you and all of...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This holiday season, bring critical infrastructure security home with the UnDisruptable Holiday Challenge! IST’s #UnDisruptable27 Initiative is asking volunteers & supporters to join Operation FrostyVolt25 & start a convo about the resources that matter most: water, power & hospitals.
❄️ Learn more:
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NEW @hacktheplant.bsky.social: What are the #cyber needs of a ship at sea? Maritime cybersecurity expert Gary Kessler joins host @brysonbort.bsky.social to walk us through the ins and outs of cybersecurity at sea & AI’s current and future role in maritime operations.
🎙️ Listen to episode 48:
🎙️ Listen to episode 48:
AI and the Future of Maritime Cybersecurity
Podcast Episode · Hack the Plant · 12/16/2025 · 41m
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December 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
NEW @hacktheplant.bsky.social: What are the #cyber needs of a ship at sea? Maritime cybersecurity expert Gary Kessler joins host @brysonbort.bsky.social to walk us through the ins and outs of cybersecurity at sea & AI’s current and future role in maritime operations.
🎙️ Listen to episode 48:
🎙️ Listen to episode 48: