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Securing U.S. Critical Infrastructure against Evolving Cyber Threats

U.S. critical infrastructure cybersecurity remains voluntary and fragmented as state actors and ransomware groups exploit systemic gaps. Mandatory standards and political tools by government and industry are no longer optional - they are imperative.

Blog Post by Jiwon Lim — March 9, 2026

AI-Driven Code Analysis: What Claude Code Security Can—and Can’t—Do

Despite acute stock selloffs, Claude Code Security does not signal the collapse of the cybersecurity industry. Instead, it marks a structural shift and prompts organizations to prioritize new cybersecurity tasks and adapt to an increased tempo of cyber competition.

Blog Post by Peter Dohr — March 3, 2026

Maritime Port Digitization and Systemic Cyber Risk

Absent proactive policymaking, the United States faces significant economic and national security threats from disruptive cyber incidents affecting the globally interconnected maritime port ecosystem.

Blog Post by Peter Dohr — February 5, 2026

Beyond Hacktivism: Iran's Coordinated Cyber Threat Landscape

Iran’s state sponsored hacktivist operations blur the line between state action and independent actors. Tracking this dynamic remains crucial in understanding Iran’s goals and capabilities as cyberattacks increase in the region.

Blog Post by Jiwon Lim — January 14, 2026

China’s Weaponization of Global Cyber Supply Chains

China's military-civil fusion turns global supply chains into a battlefield. The CCP fuses state power and private enterprise to embed cyber vulnerabilities and preposition access worldwide, threatening U.S. networks long before conflict begins.

Blog Post by Peter Dohr — December 1, 2025

Harnessing Edge AI to Strengthen National Security

By processing data locally, edge AI enhances decision speed and security in contested environments. Its strategic value is clearest on the battlefield and in the protection of critical infrastructure.

Blog Post by Jacob Wentz — October 8, 2025

Breakthroughs or Boasts? Assessing Recent Chinese Lithography Advancements

China unveiled its first commercial e-beam lithography machine, sparking headlines of a chipmaking breakthrough. But is it real progress, or just political posturing? This analysis breaks down the hype, the reality, and the stakes for U.S.–China tech competition.

Blog Post by Jacob Wentz and Anita Lin — September 24, 2025