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McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · May 13

Have you heard about #ThreatBeat? It's the new one-stop site for news, analysis, alerts and context on the issues shaping cyber policy and infrastructure protection. Find stories from leading journalists plus original commentary all powered by the McCrary Institute. Visit threatbeat.com

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 2d

Join us on October 30 for a conversation with new House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino. We're excited to get the new Chairman's thoughts on the growing cyber threat from the People's Republic of China. Space is limited so RSVP mccraryinstitute.com/event/protec...

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 3d

We’re weeks from a report that could recommend creating a sixth branch of the military: Cyber Force.

Josh Stiefel says it’s time to move from reaction to readiness:
“How cataclysmic does an incident have to be to get us to actually move?”

Full episode: youtu.be/2YTNYNI0by4

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 10d

“We’re dramatically under invested in cyber defenses.”

Katie Gray of In-Q-Tel says the U.S. is falling behind as AI changes the threat landscape—and private industry holds 85% of the nation’s critical systems. #

🎙️ Full Cyber Focus episode: youtu.be/5cHlKQvE2xE
#cybersecurityawarenessmonth

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 16d

This October, we're celebrating #cybersecurityawarenessmonth with a special page on #ThreatBeat with exclusive content and tips Americans need to stay safe online. Check it out! threatbeat.com/project/cybe...

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 16d

New on #ThreatBeat: The Energy ISAC writes that forums such as 4chan play a role in promoting violence against the electric sector.
threatbeat.com/extremist-so...

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 17d

Scammers call it pig butchering—a chilling term from China for scams that "fatten up" victims with fake crypto gains before stealing everything.

As we kick off #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth Lisa Plaggemier of the National Cybersecurity Alliance explains how these long cons work

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McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 18d

Out now: A new, quick episode of our Cyber Focus podcast called To The Point. Frank sits down with Matt Hayden to discuss the under the radar risk of letting counter-drone authorities expire unless Congress acts today. threatbeat.com/podcast/cybe...

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 19d

In a new op-ed in NextGov, Frank Cilluffo and Kyle Klein warn that without congressional action, the federal government will lose capacity to mitigate threats from drones and it's happening as drones are becoming a larger part of our adversary's playbook. www.nextgov.com/ideas/2025/0...

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 23d

New on #ThreatBeat: Southern states hit by 911 outage after ‘major fiber cut’ in Mississippi threatbeat.com/southern-sta...

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 24d

CISA has lost about a third of its workforce — roughly 1,000 people since spring. The full impact isn't yet clear.

@federalnewsnetwork.com's Justin Doubleday unpacks what’s at stake in the new Cyber Focus podcast.

Full episode: youtu.be/hspGAreR-sY

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 25d

OUT NOW: A new podcast from our friends at @darkreading.bsky.social featuring our own Frank Cilluffo and Booz Allen's Dave Forbes. They talk candidly about the challenges facing those on the front lines defending America's critical infrastructure. www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/d...

Cyber Pros Protecting US Critical Infrastructure

The job of protecting US systems from nation-state cyberattacks is falling to cybersecurity professionals across a vast swath of organizations.

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McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · 29d

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-...

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Sep 18

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...

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Sep 15

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...

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McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Sep 12

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...

The deadline worrying America’s cyber defenders

In a world where cyberspace is the new battleground, everyone is on the front lines.

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McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Sep 11

“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

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · Sep 10

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.

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McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Sep 8

“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

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Sep 2

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...

Cyber, Space, and the Future of Warfare with Rep. Mike Rogers

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McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Aug 28

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...

McCrary Institute @mccrarycyber.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

Attacker barricades doors, shoots children through windows of Minneapolis Catholic church

The Faith-Based Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (FB-ISAO) issued a security advisory on March 26 noting the importance of reinforcing windows.

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