Cybersecurity Policy

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
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The Future of US Cyber Diplomacy: Reinvigorating Our Digital Alliances

In a time of rising geopolitical tensions, social disruption, and technological revolution, prudent cyber diplomacy is more important than ever.

August 14, 2025
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Building Cyber Defenses in the Age of Agentic AI: Challenges and Adaptations

The evolution of agentic AI, the kind that can act independently and make decisions, calls for a shift in how we think about cybersecurity.

July 30, 2025
An image of a box opening in a dark room, revealing light within. It represents the mysteries of cyber defenses in the age of agentic AI.

Introducing the Cyber Civil Defense Emerging Leaders

The Cyber Civil Defense Emerging Leaders are early-career cybersecurity experts committed to shaping effective, forward-looking policy. 

July 15, 2025
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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
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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
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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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Cyber Defense Assistance and Ukraine

Over the past three years, companies from the West have acted to provide cyber defense assistance to Ukraine. What are the lessons learned?

April 1, 2025
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