Who are key players and organizations in energy resilience for mission assurance in the U.S. Department of Defense?
Who are key players and organizations in energy resilience for mission assurance in the U.S. Department of Defense?
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 information is available regarding methods to restrict or limit geoplotting on commercially available mapping services to prevent individuals from accessing or displaying data on restricted areas?
What information/points of contact are available regarding methods to restrict or limit geoplotting on commercially available mapping services (e.g., Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, etc.) to prevent individuals from accessing or displaying data on restricted areas?
What capabilities exist for field-level decontamination in a radiological environment?
What capabilities exist for field-level decontamination in a radiological environment?
Articles
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…
EMP Hardening of Critical Infrastructure
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can have devastating consequences for electronic components, electrical systems, and the nation’s critical infrastructure.
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
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…