by McCrary Institute Experts | Feb 24, 2022 | Cyber News, Cybersecurity
Marcus Sachs, Deputy Director for Research at McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, shares an important reminder about foreign hackers and possible disabling attacks. “We are watching things and if we see things that aren’t right, we will...
by McCrary Institute Experts | Feb 23, 2022 | Cyber News, Cybersecurity
McCrary Institute in the news with Jen Easterly, head of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), sheds light on the vulnerabilities of local governments. “As ransomware has made clear, everyone is a target...
by Frank Cilluffo and Kelsey Shields | Jan 27, 2022 | Cyber News, Op-Ed
China keeps ‘chipping’ away at US security. McCrary’s Frank Cilluffo & Kelsey Shields argue it’s time to onshore chip production and fund this looming national & economic security imperative. “China captured 9 percent of the...
by McCrary Institute Experts | Jan 26, 2022 | Cyber News
McCrary expert interviewed by Newsy TV, about the possible cyberattacks against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Frank Cilluffo, Director of the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security provides insight with other cyber military...
by McCrary Institute Experts | Nov 16, 2021 | Cyber News
Join us for Training a Resilient Workforce in Support of Critical Infrastructure Webinar, hosted by The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and partnered with the Critical Infrastructure Resilience...
by Frank Cilluffo | Sep 10, 2021 | Cyber News, Defense & Intelligence
Following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, President George W. Bush established the Office of Homeland Security to develop and coordinate a comprehensive national strategy to secure the United States from terrorist threats or attacks. Bush appointed Frank...
by McCrary Institute Experts | Jul 27, 2021 | Cyber News, Defense & Intelligence, Events
Gen. James Dickinson believes many Americans fail to grasp how activities of daily life are intrinsically tied to assets in space. “Our space-based capabilities enable virtually every element of our national power that provides diplomacy, economics and finance,” said...
by McCrary Institute Experts | Jul 21, 2021 | Cyber News
As critical U.S. space functions and assets become vulnerable to emerging threats in cyberspace, a strategic focus on solutions for cyber and space security has become necessary. Gen. James Dickinson, commander of the U.S. Space Command, will discuss his top...
by Frank Cilluffo | Jul 15, 2021 | Cyber News
Defense against cyberattacks must begin now with a reformed, diverse effort, said Frank Cilluffo, director of Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, as he urged members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on...
by Frank Cilluffo | Jul 15, 2021 | Cyber News, Testimony
Testimony of Frank J. Cilluffo Director, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, Auburn University Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security View Testimony Introduction Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member...
by Frank Cilluffo and Mark Montgomery | May 11, 2021 | Cyber News, Op-Ed
Colonial Pipeline, the United States’ largest purveyor of refined fuel, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, recently had a bad day. Late last Friday, the company’s information technology systems fell victim to ransomware. View Article
by Frank Cilluffo | Apr 16, 2021 | Cyber News
In a bipartisan discussion hosted by Auburn University’s McCrary Institute on Thursday, U.S. Reps. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, outlined the potential impact that passing the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021 would have for governmental agencies...
