Critical Infrastructure Protection

The protection of infrastructure and resources critical to national security; composed of national infrastructure, physical and virtual systems, cyberinfrastructure, and continuity of operations.

Recent Inquiries

What are non-U.S. Department of Defense use cases for activated carbon/charcoal?

What are non-U.S. Department of Defense use cases for activated carbon/charcoal?

Where can information on Raman spectroscopy (training materials, best practices, safety) be found, specifically for portable/handheld Raman spectrometers?

Where can information on Raman spectroscopy (training materials, best practices, safety) be found, specifically for portable/handheld Raman spectrometers?

What are the primary concerns of managing a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack from the standpoint of medical management of casualties?

What are the primary concerns of managing a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack from the standpoint of medical management of casualties?

Articles

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University of Nebraska Researchers at Forefront to Address Agriculture-Related Cyber Vulnerabilities

Cyberattacks on agribusinesses in recent years have demonstrated hackers’ ability to shut down processing plants, halt livestock purchases, and cost corporations millions through ransomware attacks. In the face of these threats, the University of Nebraska…

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EMP Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure.

Cyber silos: homeland defense, national guard, and homeland security

Enhancing Continuity Across a Cyber Response

The increasing sophistication and frequency of cyber incidents targeting U.S. infrastructure highlight an urgent need for a unified cyber response that bridges Homeland Security (HS) and Homeland Defense (HD).

Webinars

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The Financing of Terrorism Through Cryptocurrency

COMING SOON – EXACT DATE AND TIME TBD. The earliest-reported foreign terrorist organization that adopted cryptocurrencies as a means of donations was the Ibn Taymiyyah Media Center (ITMC) crowdfunding campaign for Mujahideen Shura Council/Environs of…

EMP over city

Electromagnetic Pulse Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure.  While EMPs can be both natural and man-made, the events can damage and/or disrupt significant portions of…

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Barometric Extremes: Amplified Weather Hazards Impacting Energy and IT Sector Operations

Extreme weather trends over the past 85 years have indicated a major swing in lower lows, and longer lasting highs which is wreaking havoc on weather systems at the surface. When systems and practices were…

Events

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Hypersonic Innovation Conference

Defense Strategies Institute’s 4th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference will support the United States’ ability to develop and operationalize hypersonic weapons as well as defend against incoming missile threats. The 2025 Conference will highlight hypersonic technology…

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2025 Energetic Materials Technology Working Group Meeting

The 2025 Energetic Materials Technology Working Group Meeting is a major international forum for exchange and dissemination of information on the latest advancements in insensitive munitions (IM) and energetic materials (EM) technology. The objective of…

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THE 18TH ANNUAL NUCLEAR DETERRENCE SUMMIT

The Nuclear Deterrence Summit brings together U.S. and international leaders, experts, and industry executives involved in the field of nuclear deterrence to discuss the management of the nuclear complex, the security of the stockpile, arms…