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Institute for Security and Technology
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We are the 501(c)(3) critical action think tank that unites technology and policy leaders to create solutions to emerging security challenges.

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Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards
Save the Date to join IST for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards in February 2026.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards
Save the Date to join IST for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards in February 2026.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Together with the panel’s standing members, the judges will evaluate submissions, select finalists, and determine the winners of the seven award categories.
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Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards
Save the Date to join IST for the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards in February 2026.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In this updated blog, IST Senior Director for Preparedness and Response @michaelfklein.bsky.social incorporates a new core function into the Blueprint, and outlines key questions to help SMES of all sizes, at every level of security, adopt the guidance.
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In rebuilding the CVE, “gov need to be involved and industry also has to have a seat at the table,” Nick said. “The worst case is fragmentation. The second worst is, government comes in and says we're going to supplant the expertise that's been built up over 25 years.”
🛡️ Read CVE at a Crossroads:
CVE at a Crossroads: A Blueprint for the Next 25 Years
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program is a critical public good, yet it is at a crossroads. Established by MITRE with support from the U.S. government, the index of software vulnerabi...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“There are no rules, and no amount of laws and regulations that we put in place are ever going to impact how [malicious actors use AI],” Heather said.
🛡️ Listen to the episode: securityandtechnology.org/podcast/the-...
The Offense-Defense Balance
In a special episode of TechnologIST Talks, CEO Philip Reiner hosts Heather Adkins, a 22-year Google veteran and founding member of the Google Security Team. She shares her take on the current threat…
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October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Google VP of Security Engineering Heather Adkins joined IST CEO Philip Reiner on the #TechnologISTTalks podcast to discuss her assessment of the threat landscape, public-private alignment on safety and security guidelines, and risk mitigation.
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This is our 4th time contributing to a CRI Summit, and our 2nd as PSAP members. Thanks to Public Safety Canada for their support; Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore for hosting us at #SICW, and to Australian Department of Home Affairs & the German Federal Foreign Office for the collaboration!
October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM