Threats

Power grid under threat from foreign adversaries, domestic extremists, warn experts

“The most important evolving threat to the electric grid is associated with cybersecurity and physical security,” lawmakers were told on Tuesday. 

  • Chris Riotta
Defense Systems

A Decade-Old Cyber Policy Desperately Needs an Update, Group Says

The bipartisan Cyberspace Solarium Commission has recommendations for a new critical-infrastructure playbook.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

Today's D Brief: Taiwan Strait close call; Ukraine advancing?; Fighting resumes in Sudan; Sonic boom over DC; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

Satellite Data Could Boost Border Security, Disaster Response

Homeland Security relies on satellite imagery for its missions—and it wants more.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Policy

DHS Is Trying to Predict How AI Will Be Used for Harm

The coming inclusion of AI in critical infrastructure will open new and ill-understood vulnerabilities, the agency's Science and Technology Directorate leader says.

  • Alexandra Kelley
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine investigating beheading video; Kyiv’s war on corruption; US semiconductors are still flowing to Russia; Guns in America; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Policy

Lawmakers Propose Civilian Cyber Reserve to Bolster DOD and DHS

Bipartisan bills aim to allow the agencies to bolster cybersecurity by recruiting skilled civilians to serve as reservists.

  • Edward Graham
Policy

New National Cyber Strategy: Raise Defensive Baseline for Critical Infrastructure

The White House wants to get electrical systems, gas pipelines, water treatment plants, and more up to a consistent level of cybersecurity.

  • Alexandra Kelley
Ideas

Biden's New Border Crackdown Flouts US Treaty Obligations

A law professor explains how.

  • Karen Musalo
Science & Tech

Defense One Radio, Ep. 117: Spies in the balloon?

We review the latest ups and downs in the U.S.-China relationship, which has been shaken by allegations of spying via aerostat.

  • Ben Watson and Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Pentagon shoots down 3 flying objects; Austin, Milley to Europe; Army explains recruiting hurdles; DOD cyber strategy coming soon; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Chinese balloon wanders over Montana; Oops, says Beijing; Balloon infuriates US lawmakers; Unleashing AF innovation; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: ISIS official killed in Somalia; New missile sub delayed; US widens Wagner sanctions; Crime rate falls; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: US sending Bradleys to Ukraine; Germany sends Patriot battery to Kyiv; USN transits Taiwan Strait; New border policy; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Policy

Biden Vows to Add Feds at Border, Boost Efforts to Reduce Crossings

The administration will also expand humanitarian programs, though staffing shortfalls could hurt implementation.

  • Eric Katz
Threats

Today's D Brief: Jan. 6, 2 years on; France sending armored vehicles to Ukraine; Wagner stumbles; New hold on F-35 engines; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Bye bye, GWOT; CENTCOM at 40; Russian artillery slows in Ukraine; Substation shootings prompt grid review; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Feds Order Review Of Electrical-Grid Security After Substation Shootings

The organization that sets the grid's reliability standards must report within three months on its rules for physical security.

  • Robert Zullo, Nevada Current
Policy

New Ranking Member Could Shake up a Key Senate Oversight Committee

A new Republican on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee wants the body to "reassert itself."

  • Eric Katz
Threats

Today's D Brief: Explosions rock 2 Russian airbases; When to talk with Putin?; More DPRK launches; DOD to drop Covid vax mandate?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
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