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Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies created using encryption algorithms. These alternative currencies require a blockchain — a type of digital ledger that records information such as transactions in a way that is difficult or impossible to change or hack. Blockchain is a decentralized and distributed ledger technology that allows multiple participants …
Read More »DARPA Business Process Logic (BPL) Program: Enhancing Business System Security
In today’s interconnected world, business systems play a critical role in managing and controlling various workflows, including manufacturing, infrastructure, and logistics. These systems, known as Business Logic (BL), automate and streamline operations for governments and businesses globally. However, these BL systems are not immune to logic faults and vulnerabilities, which …
Read More »The Dark Side of the Space Race: Cyber Attacks on Satellites and Low Earth Orbit Constellations.
The space race is back on. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in space exploration, with private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin vying to send humans back to the moon and beyond. But while the space race is often seen as a competition for technological superiority, …
Read More »Defending Space Assets: Cyber Security for Satellites and Low Earth Orbit Constellations
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of satellites for a variety of applications, including communications, navigation, and Earth observation. This has led to the development of large constellations of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). While these constellations offer a number of advantages, they …
Read More »How Military or Battlefield Internet of Things(MIoT /BIoT) Will Provide Information Dominance
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. The number of devices that use it to …
Read More »Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Transportation Industry: Strategies to Mitigate Threats and Ensure Smooth Operations
The transportation industry is one of the most important industries in the world. It is responsible for the movement of people and goods, and it plays a vital role in the global economy. The transportation industry is made up of a wide variety of businesses, including airlines, railroads, trucking companies, …
Read More »Revolutionizing Cybersecurity for the Military: DARPA’s FIRE Program and the Future of Protecting Complex Cyber-Physical Systems
The military relies heavily on complex cyber-physical systems for a range of applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), weapon systems, communication networks, control systems, and surveillance systems. These systems incorporate both hardware and software components and are uniquely designed and composed, making them potentially more susceptible to cyber-attacks. UAVs or …
Read More »DARPA PROVERS: Advancing Formal Methods for Software Assurance in Critical Systems
The Department of Defense (DOD) relies heavily on software systems for its critical missions, including national security and defense operations. However, software systems are inherently prone to defects and vulnerabilities that can compromise their integrity, security, and reliability. To address this challenge, DARPA is investing in a nascent discipline known …
Read More »The Rise of Cyber Insurance: How Sophisticated Cyber-Attacks and Regulations are Driving Demand
The increasing use of and dependence on information technology in economic activities – while creating significant benefits in terms of productivity and efficiency – is also leading to significant risks. Among them are “digital security risks” which, when they materialise, can disrupt the achievement of economic and social objectives by …
Read More »Hiding Messages in Plain Sight: Exploring the Art of Steganography
Steganography is the art of concealing a message or information within another seemingly innocent message. The word “steganography” comes from the Greek words “steganos,” meaning “covered,” and “graphein,” meaning “to write.” In other words, steganography is the art of hiding a message in plain sight. Steganography differs from cryptography because …
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