Category Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats

Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats examines the evolving landscape of digital conflict, hybrid warfare, and threat mitigation in an increasingly networked world.
This magazine covers cyber operations, information warfare, digital resilience, and security architectures shaping modern defense and intelligence ecosystems.
Designed for analysts, policymakers, and technology leaders, it delivers actionable insights into how states and non-state actors compete, defend, and adapt in the information age.

The New Digital Battlefield: Confronting Cyber Threats from Emerging Technologies

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The digital revolution has transformed nearly every aspect of human life. From artificial intelligence and quantum computing to the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G networks, emerging technologies are reshaping industries, powering economies, and connecting societies in ways unimaginable just…...

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Quantum-Secure AI: Privacy-Preserving Deep Learning and the Future of Trust

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  Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector, but its hunger for data raises a fundamental question: how can we unlock the full potential of deep learning while safeguarding sensitive information? Traditional approaches such as homomorphic encryption and secure multiparty computation…...

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The Digital Backbone of JADC2: Unpacking the Air Force’s ABMS-DI Network

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The future of warfare is not solely determined by which nation fields the most advanced fighter jet or the largest fleet of warships. Increasingly, victory depends on who can observe, orient, decide, and act the fastest. To achieve decision dominance,…...

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Beyond the Dry Spell: Building a Resilient Future in the Face of Intensifying Drought

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The image of drought is often a cracked earth landscape, a silent testament to missing rain. But drought is more than a lack of precipitation; it is a slow-moving, insidious crisis that cripples agriculture, destabilizes economies, threatens ecosystems, and fuels…...

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The Double-Edged Sword: Securing the Future Against Emerging Technology Threats

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From the smartphones in our pockets to the critical infrastructure powering our nations, technology has become the invisible backbone of modern society. This deep integration has unlocked unprecedented efficiency and connectivity, yet it has also created a vast, complex, and…...

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The Next Generation of Road Safety: How AI and Sensors Are Working to Eliminate Drunk Driving

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Despite decades of public campaigns and strict enforcement, drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of road fatalities worldwide. Traditional countermeasures—such as roadside breathalyzers—are fundamentally reactive, intervening only after a driver is already impaired and behind the wheel. But…...

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Microalgae Biotechnology: The Next Frontier in Sustainable Innovation

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Introduction Microalgae—microscopic, photosynthetic organisms that thrive in water—have rapidly gained attention as a cornerstone of the bioeconomy. Their remarkable ability to convert sunlight, CO₂, and nutrients into high-value products makes them uniquely positioned to address global challenges in energy, health,…...

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China’s Quantum Satellites: Forging a Global Cybersecurity Frontier with Space-Based Unhackable Communication Networks

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In today’s world, where cyber threats are growing in sophistication and critical infrastructures face unprecedented vulnerabilities, secure communication has become a matter of national and global security. The advent of quantum computing further heightens this urgency, as conventional encryption methods…...

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Securing the Mind: How DARPA is Building Hack-Proof Mixed Reality

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Mixed reality (MR) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to a transformative force, weaving digital overlays into our physical world with applications ranging from manufacturing and medicine to education and entertainment. Within military contexts, its potential is profound: soldiers…...

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From Theory to Tactics: The DoD’s Zero Trust Evolution is Underway

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The SolarWinds breach was more than just another cyber incident—it was a watershed moment that fundamentally reshaped how the federal government, and particularly the Department of Defense (DoD), thought about security. The attack revealed that traditional perimeter defenses were no…...

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