Creating a compelling business case to invest in software resilience is more about economics than risk probability. The primary message for stakeholders is that eliminating and reducing defects in the software as it is assembled and modified increases productivity for software developers.

Navigating Uncertainty in Government Cloud Security As federal agencies enter 2025, they face an increasingly volatile cybersecurity landscape, with state-sponsored threat actors—particularly from China—mounting persistent and sophisticated attacks against critical infrastructure. The evolving threat environment underscores the urgent need for cyber resilience, as advocated by the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) through its 4 Rs of Digital Resilience.

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

Recommendations for addressing Data Consolidation societal risks through robust collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Third-party governance practices are evolving in response to the changing cybersecurity landscape, particularly in the context of digital id

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

The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) and CyberRisk Alliance Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen National Cyb

ICIT Launches New Center to Advance Federal Civilian Executive Branch Resilience, Announces Inaugural Supporters and Event

We are thrilled to welcome Glenn Corn to our ICIT team and community as our new Senior Director, Geopolitics and Global Threat Assessments.

ICIT Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence, Expands Focus on Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Impact on Americans’ Foundational Needs

An open letter to the ICIT Community on the expansion of ICIT's focus and mission forward.

Leaders and professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by OSS in today's innovation-driven world.

In this ICIT Fellow Perspective, Darren Death delves into the complexities of formulating and administering effective cybersecurity...

The move strengthens ICIT leadership as it prepares for its 10th Anniversary and supports a new People-Centric Approach to Critical Infrastructure Security and Resiliency Press Release Nov 29, 2024 – Washington D.C. The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), a Washington D.C. based 501(c)3 think tank, is honored to announce the appointment of national security executive Cory Simpson as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. As one of the na

At the October 2023 ICIT Briefing - "AI DC: Securing America's Future," experts from the government and private sector discussed the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on America's national security, cybersecurity, and policy-making. The event highlighted the necessity of responsible AI adoption, the significance of AI in national defense, and the imperative of comprehensive cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure. The discussions, encompassing

The 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy and the 2023 National Intelligence Strategy identify the modernization of federal defenses as a...

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

Join our webinar, "Transform Your Analytics: Unlock Hidden Insights in Your Data," to discover how AI can revolutionize your...

OT security is finally getting its due attention and priority. As asset owners and OT security architects face growing risks and...

In this essay, ICIT Fellow Jim Routh discusses how enterprises are gearing up to harness the benefits of Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI models. As AI adoption spreads, the use of LLMs increases across digital consumers, employees, and third parties, expanding the enterprise's attack surfaces. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) plays a vital role in AI governance, balancing risk management with seizing business opportunities. This paper defines the C