In this latest SC Media perspective, ICIT CEO Cory Simpson highlights the tension that defines this moment: while global competition, cyber threats, and climate disruptions create a sense of breakdown, the quiet work of building better, more resilient infrastructure is reshaping the foundations of everyday life.

Discover why hands-on experience is essential to closing the cybersecurity workforce gap in this SC Media perspective. Learn how practical training, apprenticeships, and real-world learning pathways help develop the next generation of cyber professionals and strengthen national resilience.

Explore how the U.S. can maintain competitive advantage in advanced technology against China by strengthening the “electric tech stack” that underpins defense, infrastructure, and innovation. This insight from SC Media highlights why semiconductor supply chains, critical materials, industrial policy, and cross-sector collaboration are essential to national security and economic resilience.

Discover how West Virginia is advancing cyber resilience nationwide. From WVU Cyber’s community-focused programs to strategic partnerships that protect critical systems, this post highlights innovation, workforce development, and infrastructure security for the digital future.

Small businesses are more than just local establishments—they are the foundation of the U.S. economy and a key pillar of national security.

Investing in advanced cybersecurity technologies and practices tailored for hybrid work, enterprises can better protect sensitive informati

In this Bright Minds publication, ICIT Executive Director Joyce Hunter sheds light on the misconception of cybersecurity as solely a technical domain, emphasizing its inherent people-centric nature. The National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) and its Implementation Plan (NCSIP) are introduced, focusing on their pillars and data-driven approaches. The article critically analyzes these strategies, examining strengths and potential limitations in addressing the evolving cyber tale

Cybersecurity legislation is vital to address the growing number of cyberattacks that threaten the economic and national security of the United States. Consequently, 2022 was a significant year for cybersecurity legislation, with six major pieces of legislation signed into law. These laws focused on cyber incidents and ransomware attacks, reporting requirements, assigning cybersecurity responsibilities to CISA, the cybersecurity workforce, and state and local government cyber

In continued support of our mission to cultivate a cybersecurity renaissance that will improve the resiliency of our nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors, defend our democratic institutions, and empower generations of cybersecurity leaders, ICIT asked some of the brightest minds in national security, cybersecurity, and technology to author essays communicating their perspective. Our goal is to share their knowledge and insights with our community to shed light on solut

ICIT Certified Content: This content has been reviewed by ICIT and deemed valuable content for the community. We encourage you to study it and socialize it with your networks. The essay, authored by Malcolm Harkins, ICIT Fellow and Chief Security and Trust Officer, Epiphany Systems, was initially published in the Spring 2022 Issue of United States Cybersecurity Magazine . In the relentless battle to protect their companies, CISOs must fight on two fronts with two very differ

In continued support of our mission to cultivate a cybersecurity renaissance that will improve the resiliency of our nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors, defend our democratic institutions, and empower generations of cybersecurity leaders, ICIT asked some of the brightest minds in national security, cybersecurity, and technology to author essays communicating their perspective. Our goal is to share their knowledge and insights with our community to shed light on solut

America is defined from its “Melting Pot” shared culture forged from diverse backgrounds, ideologies, and people. America's diversity defines its strength and makes it unique in the great-power competition of the global stage. Conflicts in cyberspace and cyber-physical boundaries jeopardize national security and stability and the U.S. is at an asymmetric disadvantage against digital adversaries of all categories of sophistication, from nation-state sponsored advanced persiste

ICIT Certified Content: This Mazebolt whitepaper contains expert insights about DDoS and its threat landscape, solutions, and mitigation in a digitally transforming world for business enterprise continuity and full DDoS security posture. Our researchers have reviewed its contents and recommend it as a trusted source of education. This whitepaper starts with a close look at the reasons why DDoS is moving up the threat chain and the best ways to protect enterprises from DDoS

CIT Certified Content: The 2021 Devo SOC Performance Report™ shows that security operations centers — and those who work in them — continue to have a number of challenges to overcome. Based on an independent survey of global cybersecurity professionals, our third annual report examines current trends for those who lead and work in SOCs. While there are some indicators of slight improvement, it’s clear that for too many people, working in the SOC remains painful. The 2020 surv

Security operations centers (SOC) are the backbone of the cybersecurity industry providing defense, mitigation, and incident response against risks and attacks. However, SOCs are often criticized as ineffective, and one of the most frequently asked questions about SOC performance is “how to measure SOC effectiveness?” While mean time to resolution (MTTR) is the standard measure of effectiveness, this high-level measurement does not address the underlying optimization and perf

According to the 2020 Verizon DBIR , (Data Breach Investigations Report) there were 3,950 confirmed breaches in 2020. The onset of the COVID pandemic resulted in a drastic increase in exploitable vulnerabilities, phishing attempts, ransomware campaigns, and remote compromise attempts. Nevertheless, an estimated 40% of organizations did not have a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that leveraged technical and non-technical controls to secure their networks and assets and pr

Crises and disasters are regular occurrences in organizational life, putting leaders into the spotlight and organizations under tremendous pressure to respond appropriately — whether it is to preserve life or salvage reputations. Hearing how three of our public leaders responsible for communications and connectivity, ensuring small business security and sustainability, and developing metrics-driven performance. At the ICIT Fall 2020 briefing, Louis Dorsey, Senior Director for

The challenge for leaders is to deploy influence, often beyond their formal authority, to foster unity of purpose and effort. The secrets to success are communication, coordination, and collaboration.At the ICIT 2020 Virtual Fall briefing: A Secure Roadmap for the Future, Scott Sloan, the Veritas Senior Director of Pre-Sales Engineering, interviewed Colonel Bobby Saxon, Ret. who is the Deputy CIO at the Office of Information Technology Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service