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Pioneering action-oriented efforts to explore how advanced AI capabilities will be integrated into nuclear command, control, and communications
AI Antitrust and National Security
Exploring how to more effectively account for national security considerations in AI antitrust cases while respecting precedent, scope, and the core principles of antitrust law
AI Risk Reduction Initiative
Assessing the emerging risks and opportunities of AI foundation models and developing risk reduction strategies
AI Chip Export Control Initiative
Safeguarding U.S. national competitiveness by closing critical compliance and enforcement gaps
AI Risk Barometer
Measuring national security professionals’ perceptions of AI futures through a technically-informed survey
CATALINK
Preventing the onset or escalation of conflict by building a resilient global communications system
Energy FIRST
Powering U.S. and allied security & prosperity through a resilient energy future
Ransomware Task Force (RTF)
Combating the ransomware threat with a cross-sector approach
Religious Voices and Responsible AI
Engaging religious communities on safe and beneficial AI
SL5 Task Force
Strengthening AI security through a multistakeholder approach
UnDisruptable27
Driving more resilient lifeline critical infrastructure for our communities
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February 5, 2026 6:00 pm
Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards
On the evening of Thursday, February 5, 2026, IST hosted the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala in Washington, DC. During the event, members of the cyber policy community presented The Atlas awards to deserving recipients who have driven meaningful progress over the last year, along with a special award for Lifetime Achievement.
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June 17, 2026 9:00 am
Critical Effect 2026
Mark your calendars! The two-day Critical Effect conference is coming back to Washington, DC on June 17 and 18, in partnership with ICS Village and Akin. With 2027 getting closer, we are prioritizing ideas that lead to real, actionable impact.
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January 23, 2026
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February 18, 2026 12:00 am
Reinvigorating Crisis Communications in an Era of Emerging Technologies
In February 2026, IST’s CATALINK Initiative hosted a workshop in Geneva to connect with stakeholders on reinvigorating nuclear crisis communications in a new era of emerging technologies.
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encryption
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hotlines
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Puck
February 19, 2026
Event
February 5, 2026 6:00 pm
Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards
On the evening of Thursday, February 5, 2026, IST hosted the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala in Washington, DC. During the event, members of the cyber policy community presented The Atlas awards to deserving recipients who have driven meaningful progress over the last year, along with a special award for Lifetime Achievement.
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July 25, 2025
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October 23, 2025 2:00 pm
Book Talk | The New Nuclear Age: At the Precipice of Armageddon
In a world with increasing nuclear dyads, can emerging technologies make us safer – or are we opening Pandora's Box? Join IST in Palo Alto, CA or virtually for a book talk with Ankit Panda.
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China
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international security
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NC3
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nuclear dyad
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nuclear security
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Russia
October 6, 2025
Event
August 5, 2025 1:00 pm
What should CVE be when it grows up?
At Security BSides Las Vegas, IST Senior VP Bob Lord moderated a panel on the future of the CVE program. What are the challenges it faces? What governance models should be considered?
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CVE
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Hacker Summer Camp
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August 5, 2025
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July 11, 2025 2:00 pm
On the Front Lines: Utilizing the Universal Service Fund to Support K-12 Cybersecurity
Cyber incidents affecting K-12 schools are routine, but resources are scarce for communities on the front lines of the cybercrime epidemic. On July 11, IST hosted practitioners & experts to discuss how the FCC’s Universal Service Fund can be used to improve K-12 cybersecurity.
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E-Rate
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education
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FCC
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k-12
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schools
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telecom
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Universal Service Fund
July 11, 2025
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crisis communications
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hotlines
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encryption
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Puck
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Broker
February 18, 2026 12:00 am
Reinvigorating Crisis Communications in an Era of Emerging Technologies
In February 2026, IST’s CATALINK Initiative hosted a workshop in Geneva to connect with stakeholders on reinvigorating nuclear crisis communications in a new era of emerging technologies.
cyber policy
,
awards
,
gala
February 5, 2026 6:00 pm
Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards
On the evening of Thursday, February 5, 2026, IST hosted the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ Gala in Washington, DC. During the event, members of the cyber policy community presented The Atlas awards to deserving recipients who have driven meaningful progress over the last year, along with a special award for Lifetime Achievement.
NC3
,
nuclear
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AI
,
China
,
Russia
,
nuclear security
,
international security
,
nuclear dyad
October 23, 2025 2:00 pm
Book Talk | The New Nuclear Age: At the Precipice of Armageddon
In a world with increasing nuclear dyads, can emerging technologies make us safer – or are we opening Pandora's Box? Join IST in Palo Alto, CA or virtually for a book talk with Ankit Panda.
CISA
,
vulnerability management
,
CVE
,
Hacker Summer Camp
August 5, 2025 1:00 pm
What should CVE be when it grows up?
At Security BSides Las Vegas, IST Senior VP Bob Lord moderated a panel on the future of the CVE program. What are the challenges it faces? What governance models should be considered?
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