Critical Infrastructure

States Are Leading on Cyber Volunteering: Supporting Regional Resilience

Rural America is underserved, not behind. Cyber policies must address the resource gap driving vulnerability below the Cyber Poverty Line.

August 19, 2025
An aerial shot of a neighborhood with a school bus, representing cyber volunteering in communities.

Small Towns, Big Targets: Rethinking Cybersecurity Policy for Rural Communities

Rural America is underserved, not behind. Cyber policies must address the resource gap driving vulnerability below the Cyber Poverty Line.

July 11, 2025
A aerial shot of a rural town, representing the communities that often fall below the cyber poverty line.

Cybersecurity on Tap: Protecting Local Water Utilities from Digital Threats

As nation-state cyberattacks increase, small and rural water utilities in the US need urgent cybersecurity assistance and scalable support.

July 2, 2025
A close up image of a water flowing, representing water utilities' need for cybersecurity.

A Shared Responsibility Model for State & Local Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned from NYC Cyber Command

As federal cyber support shrinks and local governments ramp up security efforts, NYC shows how a scalable, shared responsibility model works.

June 10, 2025
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The Limits of Risk-Informed Planning for State and Local Cyber Readiness

A shift to risk-informed planning may hinder cyber readiness as state and local governments assess their evolving digital threats.

June 5, 2025
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Beyond the Beltway: Evolving Roles and Challenges in State and Local Cybersecurity

Amidst changes in the threat and policy landscape, we convened experts on evolving roles in state and local cybersecurity efforts.

May 27, 2025
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Cybersecurity Policy Recommendations for the New Administration

The Aspen Institute’s US Cybersecurity Group recommends a set of cybersecurity priorities to the incoming Administration.

January 13, 2025

Looking Ahead to the 2024 Aspen Cyber Summit: And a Look Back at 2023

We’re less than 4 weeks out from the Aspen Cyber Summit. As we gear up for another exciting event, we’re looking back at 2023 highlights.

August 23, 2024
Attendees checking in for the 2023 Aspen Cyber Summit in New York City.

The Space Imperative: A Whole-Of-Nation Approach to a Sustainable, Secure, and Resilient Space Domain

U.S. leadership in space is at a critical juncture. Commercial, civil, and military stakeholders need to take a whole-of-nation approach to handle the increased competition in space, according to a study by MITRE and the Aspen Institute.

November 21, 2022