Michael Daniel

CYBERSECURITY'S TRUST DEFICIT: Why We Need Responsible Transparency - HSToday The cybersecurity industry has a major trust problem. While demanding visibility from customers about their networks, applications and threats, security providers often operate their own businesses be...

Cybersecurity is a market for lemons: information asymmetry, opaque products, no performance metrics. The Initiative for Trust & Transparency in Cybersecurity will product comparisons easier. www.hstoday.us/subject-matt...
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Cyber Civic Engagement - Aspen Policy Academy Check out our new training program that transforms individuals into effective cybersecurity policy advocates.

🛡️ Everyone can help protect their communities from cyber threats.
Join @aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social’s new #CyberCivicEngagement training, developed with support from @CraigNewmarkPhilanthropies.
📅 Oct 23 & Nov 20 | Free & Virtual
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Multi Association Letter of Support for SLCGP | J. Michael Daniel State and local governments need cybersecurity assistance from the Federal government. The Cyber Threat Alliance has joined 8 other associations in supporting the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant ...

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Cybersecurity is the Backbone of Democracy - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue—it is fundamental to the survival of democratic systems. This panel explores the connection.

In “Cybersecurity is the Backbone of Democracy” we declare #cybersecurity is not just a technical issue—it is fundamental to the survival of democratic systems.

Our recap and the full video:

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The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship is a multi-staged opportunity for students & career changers. It is a reliable pathway to advance cybersecurity careers through skills development. To learn more visit: www.wicys.org/benefits/sec...

#womenincybersecurity #cybersecurity #WiCyS #womenincyber

Prevent Cybercrime & Report Online Scams - FightCybercrime.org FightCybercrime.org is your partner in protecting your online data and privacy. Get cybersecurity help and recover from online scams.

Most cybercrime is a variation on old-fashioned scams and fraud. Betsy Cooper lays out good strategies for combating on-line scams in her recent op-ed: aijourn.com/think-youve-.... Fightcybercrime.org and the Global Anti Scam Alliance (gasa.org) have excellent resources. #cybersecurity
#cybercrime

@projectfranklin.bsky.social just announced the next phase of cyber services for small and rural U.S. water utilities. Franklin is deploying free tools to secure our water - all powered by a scalable, volunteer-driven model. #CyberCivilDefense
Read more: defconfranklin.com/water_cybers...

The Case for Reauthorizing CISA 2015 Congressional failure to reauthorize the cyber information sharing statute would deal a considerable blow to cybersecurity efforts.

On Sept 30., crucial authorities in the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, which underpin a broad array of cyber defense activities, will expire. @cyallianceprez.bsky.social explains the necessity of congressional reauthorization and how the statute could be updated.

GCA announces USD $500K Contribution from Craig Newmark Philanthropies  - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk GCA announces $500,000 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to defend people, organizations, and nations from cybersecurity threats.

GCA thanks @craignewmark.bsky.social for his USD $500,000 contribution.

We will enhance projects related to the Internet Integrity Program, covering #routingsecurity @routingmanrs.bsky.social, #AIDE, & #DomainTrust.

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#Cybersecurity #CyberCivilDefense

Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals ® A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.

Congratulations to this year's @publicservice Service to America Medals® honorees! Their accomplishments in the federal government demonstrate the crucial role that expert, apolitical civil servants play in our lives. Meet the #Sammies2025 honorees at servicetoamericamedals.org.

Girl Scout Cybersecurity Badge Event - Maryland STEM Festival Due to the overwhelming success of the March 23rd event we are holding the  2nd 2025 Girl Scout Cybersecurity Badge event will be at Capitol Technology University.  The event will be on June 8th from ...

marylandstemfestival.org/girl-scout-c... Cybersecurity and the Girl Scouts -- a great combination!

RSVP to Generation Vulnerable: Cybersecurity, Gen Z, and the AI Risk Factor - #NYTechWeek | Partiful As digital natives, Gen Z lives hyperconnected lives that exposes them to an unprecedented level of exposure to evolving cybersecurity threats. From deepfakes and algorithmic manipulation to AI-powere...

Join GirlsWhoCode, @craignewmark.bsky.social, CommonSenseOrg, and other leaders for a NYC Tech Week panel on Gen Z, cybersecurity, and AI risk. partiful.com/e/FfET3zRQRq... @techweeka16z

UC Berkeley, WaTech to survey Washington state nonprofits on cybersecurity | StateScoop Washington state's IT division is teaming up with UC Berkeley to secure the soft spots in the state's nonprofit organizations.

CLTC, in partnership w/ Okta & WaTech, are expanding CyberCAN to Washington state!

The partnership — an expansion of a similar project CLTC conducted in SF last year — aims to enhance cybersecurity for nonprofits too often overlooked as critical infrastructure.
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Join us for the Threat Intelligence Practitioners' Summit (TIPS) May 13-15th. We offer an optional workshop on May 13th followed by two full days of inspiring speakers - including the four CEO's who founded @cyberalliance.bsky.social
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#threatintelligence

YouTube video by Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law CyberNext Brussels 2025

Last month the @cyberalliance.bsky.social co-hosted the 2nd CyberNext Brussels conference, convening EU & international leaders to address pressing cyber defense challenges.
The full event is now streaming on YouTube.

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=90IO...

Election Security Is at Risk Amid Federal Government Actions | Opinion Congress and other political leaders must act to ensure our election security focus remains robust.

Excited to write for @lwvus.bsky.social w/ R Street's Paul Rosenzweig @verifiedvoting.bsky.social's Pam Smith on the risks to election security by limiting CISA's capacity. No matter who you vote for-- our election system needs security fr govts. @newsweek.com www.newsweek.com/election-sec...

🚨 NEW from IST: Following President Trump’s 2021 EO on deterring abuse of U.S. cloud services, the Commerce Dept. last January proposed a new rule requiring IaaS providers to ID foreign customers or begin info-sharing. While that rule remains pending, today, IST releases its report.
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@cyberalliance.bsky.social's Threat Intelligence Practitioner's Summit Call for Papers ends this Friday. Get your submissions in!
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Join us at the #CyberNextBRU25 on March 5, where experts from government, industry, and academia will discuss the evolving #cybersecurity landscape and critical policy challenges.

Register now: www.connect.venable.com/26/4617/land... @cyberseccenter.bsky.social @cyberalliance.bsky.social

I Support Feds A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.

I continue to support Federal employees toughing it out and sticking with their mission. Unlike the power going out, the disappearance of Federal programs will take time to manifest. That's why the government needs better narratives.

#ISupportFeds

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Join us February 25th 10 pm ET (Feb 26th APAC) for webinar:
Cyber Surprises and Continuity: Predictions for 2025
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Speakers from Red Piranha, K7 Computing, NEC and CTA's @cyallianceprez.bsky.social
What issues will continue to drive the #cybersecurity industry in 2025?

I know you've got ideas for how to make threat intelligence more relevant. Why not present them at a conference dedicated to cyber threat intelligence?

I am quite honored to receive this award on behalf of everyone who has labored to make CTA a reality.

Science and Technology Policy Fellowship - Aspen Policy Academy Our next Fellowship will be held in the summer of 2025. The policy bootcamp block will run from June 3-27, 2025, at Tides Converge in San Francisco. Fellows who choose to participate in the final proj...

📣 Are you a cyber professional looking to deepen your #CyberCivilDefense impact? Applications are open for @aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social's paid Summer 2025 Science & Tech Policy Fellowship. Join to transform your expertise into policy change. Learn more here: bit.ly/4h7I7Kx

Elon Musk Access to Key Data Systems Sparks Cyber Alarms Reports that a Trump administration task force headed by Elon Musk gained access to sensitive government systems have rattled the cybersecurity community amid fears

'The right way to protect U.S. govt data is for the U.S. govt to follow known best practices and policies. This means restricting access to personnel data to those who have a job-related need to use the data for specific purposes" @cyallianceprez.bsky.social
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As a former public servant, I take it personally when the President demeans and insults the Federal workforce. The vast majority of Feds work hard to make Americans' lives better. They deserve to be treated with respect. #PublicService #IamaPublicServant

Cybersecurity Policy Recommendations for the New Administration The Aspen Institute’s US Cybersecurity Group recommends a set of cybersecurity priorities to the incoming Administration.

This fall the @aspendigital.bsky.social US Cyber Group identified cyber priorities for the new Congress and Admin. The working group’s efforts were highlighted in congressional testimony yesterday.
• www.aspendigital.org/report/cyber...
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePzM...

CSIS Commission on Federal Cloud Policy | Strategic Technologies Program | CSIS The CSIS Commission on Federal Cloud Policy produced recommendations on how to move to a more secure and efficient government cloud environment.

I appreciated the opportunity to be part of this effort. The Federal government needs to adopt cloud technologies more rapidly. www.csis.org/programs/str...

News flash: AI hype has even affected predictions about malicious use of AI tools. Unsurprisingly, the reality is more nuanced, but still serious. Read @cyberalliance.bsky.social 's latest Joint Analytic Report to find out more.

A lot of work went into this report. My thanks to everyone who worked on it.