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Exponential innovation is causing exponential disruption

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Exponential innovation is causing exponential disruption

Analysis

Department of Defense Establishes Office of Strategic Capital

On December 1st, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III established the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC), a Department of Defense organization that will help build an enduring technological advantage by partnering with private capital providers. OSC will connect companies developing critical technologies vital to national security with capital. Critical technologies such as advanced materials,…
The [Military] Accelerationism Research Consortium

In an effort to continue “pulling the string” on the recent OODA Network Member Meeting discussion of domestic political extremism and violence with Brian Jenkins, we took a look at the research product of and community of practice represented by the Accelerationism Research Consortium (ARC).
DHS National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin: Summary of Terrorism Threat to the United States (November 2022- March 2023)

The United States remains in a heightened threat environment. Lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and/or personal grievances continue to pose a persistent and lethal threat to the Homeland. In the coming months, threat actors could exploit several upcoming events to justify or commit acts of violence, including certifications…
What’s 2023 Cybersecurity Look Like? Trust.

The volume of cyber-related information is daunting to say the least. A “cyber professional” can encompass a multitude of functions and disciplines ranging in technicality. Skills include but are not limited to network security, network architecture, application security, data loss prevention, forensics, vulnerability management, incident response, security auditor, encryption, and threat intelligence, to name a…
An OODA Network Q&A Session on Domestic Political Extremism and Violence with OODA Network Member Brian Jenkins

The November OODA Network Member Monthly Call was held on Friday, November 18th. The call was dedicated to opening remarks by OODA Network Member Brian Jenkins and a Q and A session with OODA Network Members on the topic of domestic political extremism, his most recent research on the topic, and lessons learned from Jenkins’…
GPT-3, Neural Language Models and The Risks of Radicalization

In a report released in 2020 and made possible by the OpenAI API Academic Access Program, The Middlebury Institute of International Studies – Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism (CTEC) evaluated the revolutionary improvements of GPT-3 for the risk of weaponization by extremists who may attempt to use GPT-3 or hypothetical unregulated models to amplify…
Brian Jenkins on Domestic Political Extremism at the November 2022 OODA Network Member Meeting

OODA hosts a monthly video call to help members optimize opportunities and reduce risk to discuss items of common interest to our membership. These highly collaborative sessions are always a great way for our members to meet and interact with each other while talking about topics like global risks, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and current or…
Top 10 Security, Technology, and Business Books of 2022

Welcome to the 2022 edition of my top 10 books of the year list. This year, I’ve decided to split the fiction books into an additional category and given you two bonus books for your consideration written by close friends of mine. With the launch of the Hack Factory this year, I’ve been very focused…
The Second Global Ransomware Meeting Much of the Same Thing

The United States hosted a group of 37 nations and 13 global companies to discuss the problem of ransomware, as well as other cybercrime. The meeting was a follow up to last year’s Counter-Ransomware Initiative (CRI), an informal gathering where nations reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating on the escalation of ransomware operations and voice common…
Strategic Plan for 2023-2025 Announced at 4th Meeting of the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee

The fourth meeting of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cybersecurity Advisory Committee (CSAC) was held in September 2022. Opening remarks were addressed to the committee by Ms. Megan Tsuyi, CISA CSAC Designated Federal Officer, The Honorable Jen Easterly, Director, CISA, Mr. Tom Fanning, CSAC Chair, and Mr. Ron Green, CSAC Vice Chair. -…

OODAcasts

Intelligence

Ric Prado on Intelligence Operations and a Legendary Career in the CIA

January 5, 2021

Ric Prado has been described by CIA leadership as the closest thing to 007 that the United States has ever had. Ric’s life is packed with more adventure and operations than your favorite spy novel series. Coming out of the shadows, this is Ric’s first video interview and covers his career, operational decision-making lessons learned,…
Cyber

Mischel Kwon, Founder and CEO of W@tchTower

December 18, 2020

In this OODAcast we interview Michel Kwon, the founder and CEO of W@tchTower. She is a leader who has proven herself through an ability to success in three different career fields, first as a developer and programmer creating enterprise grade solutions, then as a government executive who would eventually lead the United States Computer Emergency Readiness…
Cyber

Masha Sedova, Co-Founder Elevate Security on Human Risk Management

December 4, 2020

Masha Sedova is an award-winning people-security expert, speaker, and entrepreneur focused on helping companies transform employees from a risk into a key element of defense. She has been a part of our OODA Network for years, including speaking at our legacy FedCyber event, where she introduced the behavior-based and gamified cybersecurity training and awareness she…
Intelligence

Bob Gourley on Operational Intelligence for Strategic Decision-making

November 20, 2020

In this OODAcast, OODA Network Expert Jen Hoar interviews noted cybersecurity and intelligence professional Bob Gourley, CTO of OODA LLC, diving deep into what makes him tick. Jen asks Bob about his career, including the constants and dynamics in his professional life, starting with a deep background in operational intelligence as a naval intelligence officer.…
Cyber

CEO of Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu and Cybersecurity Leader Mari Galloway

November 13, 2020

Like many others we have observed first hand the positive changes in the cybersecurity community being enabled by Mari Galloway. In this OODAcast we look beyond those changes to find out what makes her tick, revealing lessons applicable to professionals in any stage of their career. Mari is the CEO and a founding board member…
Cyber

Paul Kurtz, Iconic Cybersecurity Leader and Founder of TruSTAR

October 30, 2020

Paul Kurtz is an internationally recognized expert on cybersecurity and the Co-Founder and Chairman of TruSTAR. In this OODAcast we dive into Paul’s views on the cybersecurity landscape today and learn more about his approach to decision-making. We discuss a new concept he has been shepherding in the community regarding how cyber intelligence can be…
Intelligence

Rear Admiral Paul Becker, USN (ret) on leadership in the modern age

October 23, 2020

Rear Admiral Paul Becker, USN (Retired), is an author, speaker and board member with extensive experience in intelligence operations. During his 30 year career as a naval intelligence officer he lead major operational intelligence efforts, rising to the position of Director of Intelligence (J2) for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Upon retirement from the Navy…
Tech

Dr. Melissa Flagg of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology

October 16, 2020

Dr. Melissa Flagg is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University. Previously she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research, responsible for policy and oversight Defense Department science and technology programs including basic research through advanced technology development and the DoD laboratory enterprise. She…
Cyber

Mark Weatherford On Leading Change As a CISO

October 9, 2020

Mark Weatherford is an icon in the cybersecurity field. He is widely known as a mission focused leader who builds teams and gets hard things done. His career included success in the US Navy as a cryptologist, leadership and management in a major defense integrator, CISO for two states (Colorado and California), CISO of the…
Cyber

Matt Devost on Hacking Entrepreneurship and Identifying Threats and Opportunities

October 2, 2020

In this OODAcast, the tables are turned as OODA Network Expert Jen Hoar interviews CEO Matt Devost and they discuss how Matt consistently identified new threats and opportunities by blending eccentric interests into a career as a serial entrepreneur and become an established expert on cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and technology issues.