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The First Step for Making Government More Efficient: Fix Cyber Budgets

Washington is at a pivot point on how government does business. That pivot must be away from old, buggy, patchworked IT and toward a modern IT system that is secure and ready for the AI revolution. The first step in the change will be to upend how the government funds IT.

Commentary by Julia Dickson and Emily Harding — February 13, 2025

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Fireside Chat with Andrew Shearer

December 4, 2023 • 11:00 – 11:45 am EST
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Hosted by Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
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Fireside Chat with LTG Berrier

November 1, 2023 • 1:30 – 2:30 pm EDT
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Army OSINT: Defining a New Course

September 12, 2023 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT
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Vice President, Defense and Security Department; Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Russia’s Operations in Ukraine

Emily Harding, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow of the International Security Program, sat down with the Honorable Celeste Wallander, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, for an update on Russia’s operations in Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Emily Harding and Kathleen McInnis — October 12, 2022

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Hard Choices in a Ransomware Attack

Falling victim to a ransomware attack is a shocking moment. This CSIS report puts the reader in the shoes of a victim as they make difficult decisions in the ensuing days and draws lessons for industry and policymakers trying to grapple with this policy challenge.

Report by Emily Harding and Harshana Ghoorhoo — September 28, 2022

Zawahiri’s Death and What’s Next for al Qaeda

Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death will challenge al Qaeda to manage a leadership succession and control its global affiliates. In tandem, the United States must grapple with a Taliban that shelters terrorists and work to solve the challenges of counterterrorism operations.

Critical Questions by Jake Harrington and Jared Thompson — August 4, 2022

Assessing Russia’s War in Ukraine

CSIS hosted a discussion on Russia’s military efforts, Ukraine’s military resistance, and opportunities for the United States and its allies and partners to assist Ukraine.

Event — June 16, 2022

“Never Trust, Always Verify”: Federal Migration to ZTA and Endpoint Security

The U.S. government is working to modernize its cybersecurity efforts by establishing "zero trust" architecture (ZTA). CSIS undertook a six-month project focused on evaluating obstacles to implementing federal ZTA efforts and opportunities for accelerating the shift.

Brief by Emily Harding, James Andrew Lewis, Suzanne Spaulding, Rose Butchart, Jake Harrington, Devi Nair, Harshana Ghoorhoo, and Paula Reynal — June 16, 2022