Issue Brief

Wed, Jul 24, 2024

OT Cyber Policy: The Titanic or the Iceberg

Current policy does not address the issue of cyber-physical security with a systemic approach, instead focusing with tunnel vision on specific events. This analysis uses the iceberg model for systems thinking to address policy gaps in the OT ecosystem, detailing recommendations for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

by Danielle Jablanski

Critical Infrastructure Policy Operational Technology

Mon, Jul 1, 2024

The Impact of Corruption on Cybersecurity: Rethinking National Strategies Across the Global South  

As the Global South prepares for the next stage in ICT development, governments must prioritize policies that reduce corruption in critical network software procurement to protect those countries' developing cyberspace.

by Robert Peacock

Corruption Cyber Strategy

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

O$$ Security: Does More Money for Open Source Software Mean Better Security? A Proof of Concept

A proof-of-concept study looking for correlation between open source software project funding and security practices at scale.

by Sara Ann Brackett, John Speed Meyers, Stewart Scott

Cybersecurity Open Source Software

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Driving Software Recalls: Manufacturing Supply Chain Best Practices for Open Source Consumption

Product recalls require practices that can help software vendors move toward better component selection and tracking and better relationships with customers, all while making software vendors responsible for OSS security instead of maintainers.

by Jeff Wayman, Brian Fox

Cybersecurity Open Source Software

Tue, Aug 8, 2023

A US agenda for action in Sudan’s information environment

A brief on how the United States and Sudan can collaborate on combatting disinformation and building up the African nation's democratic potential.

by Cameron Hudson