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Operational Technology Assurance Partnership: Smart Controller Security within National Security Systems

Operational Technology Assurance Partnership:...

This NSA technical report outlines cybersecurity requirements for smart controllers within National Security Systems (NSS) to safeguard mission-critical operational technology (OT). The study identifies key threats—such as buffer overflows, hardcoded…

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Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization Incentive Implementation

Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization...

The Department of Defense is advancing a Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative to strengthen national security through a more agile and high-performing civilian workforce. Recognizing that structural changes alone aren’t…

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Fast Flux: A National Security Threat

Fast Flux: A National Security Threat

Fast flux is a DNS-based evasion technique that allows malicious actors to hide their infrastructure and maintain resilient command-and-control operations. This tactic rapidly changes IP addresses linked to malicious domains,…

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Chinese State Influence: Tariffs to Tension

Chinese State Influence: Tariffs to Tension

This report from Graphika highlights how Chinese state-aligned influence operations are amplifying narratives aimed at undermining U.S. policies and strengthening China’s global position. From spreading criticism of U.S. tariffs to…

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Small Modular Reactors: A Realist Approach to the Future of Nuclear Power

Small Modular Reactors: A Realist Approach to the...

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer a promising path forward for nuclear energy—providing clean, reliable, and potentially more affordable power through factory-built, scalable designs. This report outlines how SMRs could serve…

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How China’s State-Backed E-Commerce Platforms Threaten American Consumers and U.S. Technology Leadership

How China’s State-Backed E-Commerce Platforms...

China’s state-backed e-commerce platforms—like Temu, SHEIN, and AliExpress—are expanding rapidly in the U.S., leveraging subsidies, tax breaks, and government-supported infrastructure to gain market dominance. These platforms exploit gaps in U.S.…

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The Future of OSINT: A Platform Approach

The Future of OSINT: A Platform Approach

OSINT is evolving beyond isolated web searches into powerful platforms that blend automation, AI, and real-time analysis. This shift enables faster, more consistent insights across sectors—from law enforcement to critical…

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Delivering OSINT to the Edge

Delivering OSINT to the Edge

In high-stakes environments, seconds count. This whitepaper explores how real-time open-source intelligence (OSINT), powered by AI and machine learning, is being pushed to the tactical edge—helping operators make informed decisions…

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Deploying OSINT Solutions  to Understand China’s Political-Military Operations

Deploying OSINT Solutions to Understand China’s...

China’s growing assertiveness in the Pacific—through economic enticement, strategic infrastructure deals, and military posturing—is quietly reshaping global alliances. From checkbook diplomacy targeting small island nations to power plays in the…

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Executive Order 14236: Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions

Executive Order 14236: Additional Rescissions of...

This Executive Order marks a continued rollback of previous administration policies, rescinding a wide range of executive actions spanning labor rights, climate policy, bioeconomy initiatives, national security, and COVID-19 response.…

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Joint Vision Statement on U.S.-Philippine Defense Industrial Cooperation

Joint Vision Statement on U.S.-Philippine Defense...

The United States and the Philippines are aligning their defense industries to strengthen both regional security and economic growth in the Indo-Pacific. Through this partnership, the two nations are focusing…

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Malware Analysis Report

Malware Analysis Report

CISA has identified a sophisticated malware dubbed RESURGE, which exploits Ivanti Connect Secure devices using CVE-2025-0282. This tool behaves like a rootkit and backdoor, modifying core system components to mask…

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Is the PLA Overestimating the Potential of Artificial Intelligence?

Is the PLA Overestimating the Potential of...

As China’s military pursues “intelligentization,” the PLA envisions artificial intelligence not just as a tool, but as a transformative force in warfare. From battlefield decisionmaking to cognitive influence campaigns, the…

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Selecting a Protective DNS Service

Selecting a Protective DNS Service

Every time we browse the internet or send an email, DNS is quietly at work behind the scenes—making those connections possible. But bad actors are exploiting that same system to…

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Regional Price Level Estimates for Medical Services in the United States

Regional Price Level Estimates for Medical...

Medical service prices vary dramatically across U.S. states, often more so than non-medical goods. This paper leverages billions of commercial insurance claims to create detailed, state-level medical price indices, revealing…

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