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With polls showing that over 80% of the American people view cyberterrorism as one of the top threats facing the United States, the latest Ripon Forum examines what is being done to prevent a “Cyber 9/11.”
In Memorian: “An Enduring Peace”
In tribute to the life and accomplishments of the late John McCain, we republish his 2008 interview with the Forum that not only remains remarkably relevant today, but reminds us why he will be missed.
America has played defense long enough when it comes to cybersecurity. In the face of an increasing multitude of threats, it is time to go on offense.
The elevation of CYBERCOM earlier this year is a move whose time has definitely come. In fact, the only possible criticism could be: “What took you so long?”
The Magnitude of the Cyber Threat Facing America
With an estimated 40 billion new devices expected to be interconnected by 2020, the American people — and the U.S. economy — are more vulnerable than ever before to a cyber attack.
With cyber threats continuing to grow and evolve, the public & private sector are working together to protect America’s supply of electric power.
Closing the Federal Cyber Workforce Gap
A recent OMB report highlighted the fact that Three quarters of federal agencies lack the capability “to effectively detect data exfiltration attempts and respond to cybersecurity incidents.”
Paper Ballots & Election Security:
Eliminating the human element from filling out paper ballots is as essential to election security as ensuring election machines produce a voter verifiable paper ballot.
There’s a mixed bag of actions being taken by election officials in states across the country in order to mitigate the infiltration of election systems during the 2018 mid-terms.
Troubling Trends in the Federal Budget
Elected leaders profess to be concerned about the nation’s long-term economic growth. You’d never know it, however, by looking at the federal budget.
A Failure on 9/11, and a Lesson Finally Learned
Prior to 2001, the ability to communicate over commercial wireless carriers would routinely be unavailable during major incidents — times when first responders need it the most.
Ripon Profile of Jackie Walorski
The Indiana Congresswoman discusses, among other topics, the importance of farmers and manufacturers in her District, and how tariffs will impact their work.
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With polls showing that over 80% of the American people view cyberterrorism as one of the top threats facing the United States, the latest Ripon Forum examines what is being done to prevent a “Cyber 9/11.”
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In Memorian: “An Enduring Peace”
In tribute to the life and accomplishments of the late John McCain, we republish his 2008 interview with the Forum that not only remains remarkably relevant today, but reminds us why he will be missed.
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THE NEW OFFENSIVE
America has played defense long enough when it comes to cybersecurity. In the face of an increasing multitude of threats, it is time to go on offense.
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Elevating Cyber Command:
The elevation of CYBERCOM earlier this year is a move whose time has definitely come. In fact, the only possible criticism could be: “What took you so long?”
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The Magnitude of the Cyber Threat Facing America
With an estimated 40 billion new devices expected to be interconnected by 2020, the American people — and the U.S. economy — are more vulnerable than ever before to a cyber attack.
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Defending the Grid
With cyber threats continuing to grow and evolve, the public & private sector are working together to protect America’s supply of electric power.
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Closing the Federal Cyber Workforce Gap
A recent OMB report highlighted the fact that Three quarters of federal agencies lack the capability “to effectively detect data exfiltration attempts and respond to cybersecurity incidents.”
-
Paper Ballots & Election Security:
Eliminating the human element from filling out paper ballots is as essential to election security as ensuring election machines produce a voter verifiable paper ballot.
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Safeguarding the Mid-Terms
There’s a mixed bag of actions being taken by election officials in states across the country in order to mitigate the infiltration of election systems during the 2018 mid-terms.
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Troubling Trends in the Federal Budget
Elected leaders profess to be concerned about the nation’s long-term economic growth. You’d never know it, however, by looking at the federal budget.
-
A Failure on 9/11, and a Lesson Finally Learned
Prior to 2001, the ability to communicate over commercial wireless carriers would routinely be unavailable during major incidents — times when first responders need it the most.
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Ripon Profile of Jackie Walorski
The Indiana Congresswoman discusses, among other topics, the importance of farmers and manufacturers in her District, and how tariffs will impact their work.
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