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 Evolution of Firewalls: Adapting to the Rise of Sophisticated Cyber Threats

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The Evolution of Firewalls: Smarter, Stronger, and Ready for the AI Era From basic filters to AI-powered guardians, firewalls are transforming to outpace the world’s most advanced cyber threats. In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, traditional security measures are no…...

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The Construction Industry Is Long Overdue for Serious Technological Reform

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The Future of Housing Demands a Tech-Driven Construction Revolution Outdated methods can’t solve tomorrow’s housing challenges—modern construction needs smart technologies, now. America’s housing shortage is at a breaking point. Cities across the nation are scrambling to ease building restrictions in…...

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DARPA AI Cyber Challenge Aims to Secure Nation’s Most Critical Software

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DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Secure Critical Infrastructure DARPA launches AIxCC to revolutionize software security, leveraging AI to defend open-source code and critical national systems. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where software forms the backbone of…...

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The New Guardians: How Robot Dogs and Drone Swarms Are Revolutionizing Counter-Terrorism

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Robot Dogs & Drone Swarms: The Next Evolution in Counter-Terrorism From building-clearing robot dogs to GPS-free drone swarms, autonomous systems are redefining how we confront terrorism—on land and in the skies. The imagery might resemble a futuristic thriller—armored vehicles roaring…...

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China’s 2023 National Science and Technology Awards: Pioneering Breakthroughs with Global Comparisons

China’s shortlist for the prestigious 2023 National Science and Technology Awards has highlighted groundbreaking innovations across industries, reflecting the nation’s strategic focus on technological self-reliance and global leadership. The contenders, revealed in April 2024 by the Ministry of Science and…...

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Cyber Warfare: The Rise of Sophisticated Digital Weapons Capable of Destroying Critical Infrastructure

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🎥 Watch: Cyber Warfare – The Digital Frontlines of Modern Conflict Explore how AI-driven cyber weapons are reshaping national security and threatening the critical systems we rely on every day. Cyber warfare refers to the strategic use of technology to…...

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The Silent Witness: How Forensic DNA Technology is Revolutionizing the Hunt for Terror Suspects

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The Silent Witness: DNA Technology Reshaping Global Counter-Terrorism From dust on boots to rapid DNA kits, forensic science is exposing terror networks like never before. In the clandestine theater of counter-terrorism, a silent revolution is reshaping how threats are detected,…...

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Understanding the Cyber Kill Chain: A Strategic Framework to Combat Cyber Threats

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Cyber warfare refers to the strategic use of technology to attack nations, governments, or individuals, causing disruption and damage comparable to traditional warfare. Over the years, it has evolved into a complex battleground where both state and non-state actors deploy…...

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China’s Ambitious Cybersecurity Strategy: Building Capabilities to Dominate the New Cyberspace Battlefield

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As the digital age progresses, cyberspace has emerged as the fifth domain of warfare, alongside land, sea, air, and space. Governments worldwide are investing heavily in cyber capabilities, but few nations have pursued this objective with the fervor and strategic…...

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Locking Away Carbon: Innovations in Carbon Storage Technologies for a Climate-Resilient Future

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Locking Away Carbon: How Advanced Storage Technologies Are Rewriting Our Climate Future Discover how carbon storage innovations—from ocean hydrates to biochar—are transforming global climate resilience strategies. As the world races to combat climate change, the urgent need to reduce atmospheric…...

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