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Analysis

Russia’s Cyber Attacks in Ukraine is Less About Testing New Attacks and All About Regime Survival

Leading up to and during its invasion of Ukraine, Russian cyber attacks have been well documented and tracked and have included standard offensives such as DDoS, malware, and phishing to impact their targets. Indeed, according to the article, throughout the conflict, DDoS activity has increased 200 percent, malware attacks were up by 400 percent, and…
CSET on China’s Advanced AI Research and the China AI “Watchboard” Pilot Program

We have integrated Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) research into our OODA Loop research and analysis on topics ranging from artificial intelligence, dis- misinformation and information disorder (what we characterize as a crucial strategic need for National Cognitive Infrastructure Protection), technology talent retention, and the CHIPS Act. The recent CSET report “China’s Advanced…
What business and government leaders need to know about Putin’s declared intent

Putin’s annexation speech of 30 September 2022 included declarations of his view of the world that make it clearer than ever that he wants all of Russia to believe the West is at war with them. He also made his best case for other nations globally that Russia is on their side in opposition to…
From AI Principles to AI Practice at a Global Scale

The MIT AI Policy Forum (AIPF) is a global initiative at The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, which was launched in 2018. The Blackstone Group Chairman Stephen A. Schwarzman, donated $350 million of the $1.1 billion of funding committed to the school, which is the “single largest investment in computing and AI by an American…
Mergeflow CEO and OODA Network Member Florian Wolf on “Small Data” (Part 2 of 2)

In Part 1 of this interview, we checked in with Mergeflow CEO and OODA Network Member Florian Wolf about all things machine learning and small data. In Part 2, we continue the conversation with Florian spanning a wide range of topics, including the real-life lessons of machine learning innovation, the centrality of data, problem-solving over…
Russian Attack On Undersea Energy Infrastructure Means Businesses Should Prepare For More Infrastructure Attacks (including Space and Undersea comms)

You don’t have to wait for a CISA advisory to act! Act now! Russia’s sabotage of the Nordstream pipelines in the Baltic were probably done for many reasons. Just prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine they conducted tests of space based attack systems. Now they have shown they can attack undersea system and will do…
Will the United States Ever Accept that Cyber Espionage Is Vital for China’s National Security?

China’s national security interests revolve around three core issues: its national sovereignty, the security of its sovereign interests, and its economic growth. Current President Xi Jinping has repeatedly used the word “national security” in speeches before the Chinese Communist Party to underscore its importance to China’s continued rise as a global leader. According to a…
NSA sets 2035 post-quantum cryptography deadline; Joint Advisories with CISA and FBI

The debate about the “dual hat” leadership structure of the NSA and Cyber Command has evolved into a study group effort (announced by the White House this week) to review the fact that “both Cyber Command and NSA have always been helmed by the same military officer, a role currently filled by Army Gen. Paul…
Commerce, NIST and Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

There were many vital takeaways from our recent What’s Next? interview with Dr. Melissa Flagg and Dr. Jennifer Buss on the Chips and Science Act of 2022, but the most crucial insights from Flagg and Buss were about the future role of the Department of Commerce and the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology,…
The Executive’s Guide To Artificial Intelligence: What you need to know about what really works and what comes next

Introduction The megatrend of Artificial Intelligence is transforming the algorithms of business in exciting ways. This reference, aimed at the business decision-maker, will help you make the most of AI in your organization. It provides clear articulations of fundamental concepts, succinct examples of highly impactful use cases, and tips you can put in place to…

OODAcasts

Authors

Sebastian Mallaby on How Venture Capitalists and Hedge Funds Achieve Success

March 3, 2023

Sebastian Mallaby joined the OODAcast for a discussion about the Power Law in venture capital and the rise of the global hedge fund and private equity industries.
Intelligence

Former Head of National Intelligence Council Neil Wiley on Intelligence Analysis

February 10, 2023

Neil Wiley has lead some of the US Intelligence Community’s most important analytical functions. His career in intelligence began as a Naval Intelligence Officer in an operational intelligence center focused on support to critical operational naval missions. He would later serve joint intelligence missions in Europe, would rise to lead all analytical activities at the…
Authors

Michael Gibson Wants to Light the Paper Belt on Fire

February 2, 2023

This OODAcast features a fascinating conversation with Michael Gibson, the author of the book “Paper Belt on Fire” who is also the co-founder of the Thiel Fellowship program and the 1517 Fund, both of which focus on identifying unconventional ideas and individuals that can drive disruptive innovation in technology, arts, and science.
Authors, Tech

Jimmy Soni on Why PayPal Was Successful

January 6, 2023

In this OODAcast, we talk with Jimmy Soni, the author of the book “The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley”. Jimmy takes a deep, historical look at the founding story of PayPal with detailed analysis, interviews, and access that you won’t find in any other telling of the PayPal…
Intelligence

Jen Hoar on Corporate Intelligence and Investigations

November 15, 2022

In this OODAcast we interview one of our close friends and OODA network members, Jen Hoar. Jen is a former journalist-turned-corporate investigator who has leveraged the potent act of asking, and listening, to turn strangers into sources and contacts into clients. Her expertise, which is clearly also her passion, is identifying and interviewing smart people…
Authors, Tech

Joseph Menn on Observations From Tech Journalism

September 30, 2022

Covering technology issues, and specifically cybersecurity as a journalist is a tough endeavor. Some of these technologies are complex as are the security vulnerabilities often inherent in their deployment and making these topics broadly accessible can be a challenge. Many of the underlying issues touch upon national security and civil liberties creating an interesting nexus…
Tech

Lawrence Gasman on Assessing the Business Impact of Quantum Technologies

September 2, 2022

Lawrence Gasman has researched and reported on quantum technologies from the beginning of the discipline of quantum computing. He is now the President of Inside Quantum Technology (IQT), which provides in-depth business intelligence for the quantum technology industry. IQT also runs several major quantum technology conferences as well as a quantum industry news service. On…
Tech

100 Episodes of OODAcast: Providing actionable insights for future risks and opportunities.

August 5, 2022

In 2020, we launched the OODAcast video and podcast series designed to provide insightful analysis and actionable intelligence to decision makers. In this 100th episode, co-hosts Matt Devost and Bob Gourley review some of the key insights from the series. Matt and Bob also discuss a OODA’s recent assessment of risks and opportunities given the…
Authors

David Greenberg on Decision-making in Volatile Markets

June 24, 2022

While the OODA Loop was been heralded in the domain of conflict, we often find the concept in business and there is no greater business analogy to dogfighting that David Greenberg’s experience as a trader on the floor of the world’s largest physical commodities exchange. David’s job required rapid decision making based on constantly changing…
Intelligence, Tech

Katharina McFarland on Winning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

May 27, 2022

Katharina McFarland has led change in a wide array of national security domains including Space, Missile Defense, Acquisition and Nuclear Posture. She is a former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (ASD(A) and a former Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASAALT). She currently serves on several corporate boards and as…

Category: Business

Keyword: China

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China Official Cautions on Terrorism

Author: OODA Analyst

Analysis

Russia’s Cyber Attacks in Ukraine is Less About Testing New Attacks and All About Regime Survival

CSET on China’s Advanced AI Research and the China AI “Watchboard” Pilot Program

What business and government leaders need to know about Putin’s declared intent

From AI Principles to AI Practice at a Global Scale

Mergeflow CEO and OODA Network Member Florian Wolf on “Small Data” (Part 2 of 2)

Russian Attack On Undersea Energy Infrastructure Means Businesses Should Prepare For More Infrastructure Attacks (including Space and Undersea comms)

Will the United States Ever Accept that Cyber Espionage Is Vital for China’s National Security?

NSA sets 2035 post-quantum cryptography deadline; Joint Advisories with CISA and FBI

Commerce, NIST and Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022

The Executive’s Guide To Artificial Intelligence: What you need to know about what really works and what comes next

OODAcasts

Sebastian Mallaby on How Venture Capitalists and Hedge Funds Achieve Success

Former Head of National Intelligence Council Neil Wiley on Intelligence Analysis

Michael Gibson Wants to Light the Paper Belt on Fire

Jimmy Soni on Why PayPal Was Successful

Jen Hoar on Corporate Intelligence and Investigations

Joseph Menn on Observations From Tech Journalism

Lawrence Gasman on Assessing the Business Impact of Quantum Technologies

100 Episodes of OODAcast: Providing actionable insights for future risks and opportunities.

David Greenberg on Decision-making in Volatile Markets

Katharina McFarland on Winning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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