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Exponential innovation is causing exponential disruption

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Exponential innovation is causing exponential disruption


Analysis

  • Renewed Interest in Hack-Backs Is a Step in the Wrong Direction

    In mid-2021, members of the Senate Finance Committee introduced Bill S2292, which directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to study the potential pros and cons of allowing private companies to hack back against perpetrators that attack their organizations. Dubbed the “Study on Cyber-Attack Response Options Act,” the bill is the government’s attempt to address…

  • Defending The Metaverse From Threats Old and New

    There is some good news and some bad news with the coming Metaverse. The good news is the incredible use cases this third wave of Internet capabilities will bring. It will have its own thriving economy for business. Estimates are that the Metaverse economy will be a $Trillion dollars within 3 years and a Twenty…

  • Russia’s Long Game, Leadership Lessons, and Learning from Failure

    In February of 2021, Matt Devost spoke to Rob Richer, a highly regarded advisor to international executives and global government leaders including several heads of state. Rob has a well-informed perspective on international risks and opportunities and an ability to analyze and distill observations in a way that is meaningful for your decision-making process. In…

  • Final Plan for Federal Zero Trust Strategy through 2024 Released by White House and OMB

    The federal government will move to a “zero-trust” cybersecurity strategy by 2024. The final plan was released by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and includes insights from cybersecurity professionals, non-profit organizations, and private industry. “This strategy will serve as the foundation for a paradigm shift in Federal cybersecurity, and provide a model for…

  • The Air Force “Need for Speed”: The End of the Requirements Up Front Model, Software Factories and Digital Transformation

    As early 2020, when OODA Network Member Chris Ward wrote about the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), there was also the growing traction and influence of two papers by Dr. Will Roper (who at the time was the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology, and logistics) on digital engineering and acquisition…

  • The January 2022 OODA Network Member Meeting: Putin, Russia, Gray Zone Conflict Capabilities and The Future of Europe

    To help members optimize opportunities and reduce risk, OODA hosts a monthly video call 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…

  • Look to Sweden for Innovative Offensive and Defensive Signals from Europe

    According to Emilio Iasiello in his most recent post – “What’s Really Behind WhisperGate Attacks Against Ukraine?” – Belarus is the latest move by Russia on the cyber front in the highly charged gray-zone conflict between Russia and the West.  If so, Sweden is NATO’s biggest strategic move. And Sweden may be more a rook…

  • What’s Really Behind WhisperGate Attacks Against Ukraine?

    Recently, Ukraine suffered two sets of cyber-attacks in response to the geopolitical situation with Russia. The second round of attacks executed WhisperGate, a destructive wiper malware disguised as ransomware, that impacted dozens of Ukrainian entities associated with government, non-profit, and technology companies. While many first believed Russia to be behind or directing the cyber-attack, Ukrainian…

  • CISA Insights Bulletin Urges U.S. Preparation for Data Wiping Attacks

    In what felt like coordinated attacks last Friday, data-wiping malware (masquerading as ransomware) hit Ukrainian government organizations and was quickly followed by an aggressive unattributed cyber attack on Ukrainian government sites. The attacks prompted the release of a CISA Insights Bulletin urging U.S. organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. 

  • National Security Memorandum 8 Gives NSA Director Centralized National Security Systems Portfolio

    The White House announced that the President has signed National Security Memorandum (NSM) 8, “Improving the Cybersecurity of National Security, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Systems.” The Memorandum provides the Director of the NSA, General Paul M. Nakasone, in his role as the National Manager for National Security Systems (NSS), with enhanced insight and…


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