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Worth considering: what good are our values if we arent able to protect them?

ESG is fundamentally flawed, creating a monstrous bureaucratic framework that stifles growth and innovation far more than any of us realize. It's time to re-evaluate these restrictive practices that are holding all businesses - and in this case - the European defense industry back from reaching their full potential. Yet another example of why we, as Europeans, are on a trajectory toward becoming a losing continent.

I found this one pretty interesting. A summary of the article: The Canadian military is facing challenges with the growing importance of cyber warfare as indicated in a report from 2016. There are concerns about the military's understanding of the lasting effects of cyber operations in modern warfare. While the document highlights the importance of cyber defense it remains unclear about Canada's stance on carrying out cyber attacks particularly concerning amid increasing cyber activities related to conflicts like Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Since the 2016 report, there has been a rise in the use of cyber operations in wars and conflicts with Canada and its allies accusing Moscow of cyber attacks connected to the Ukrainian conflict. Despite being recognized for its expertise in cybersecurity and contributions to network defense the Canadian Armed Forces are facing challenges with recruitment and readiness. This has led to calls for defense spending, in the upcoming federal budget. #cyberwarfare #cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/gWKxrucK

The U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) has warned that China is 'actively' targeting the U.S. defense industrial base. Adversaries are operating with greater scope, scale, and sophistication in their efforts to disrupt supply chains and critical infrastructure. According to CYBERCOM commander Gen. Tim Haugh, China is "engaging thousands of intelligence, military, and commercial personnel" to steal U.S. intellectual property and disrupt the operations of defense firms. The threat goes beyond just intellectual property theft, as adversaries now aim to disrupt the entire defense industrial base. One example of the threat is the Volt Typhoon, a Chinese hacking group that has been targeting critical infrastructure and holding it at risk. This poses a serious concern not only to the U.S. but also to its allies. The defense industrial base is crucial for the U.S. to maintain its military superiority and win wars. The increased cyber threats from adversaries like China jeopardize this critical sector, and require closer partnerships between the industry and organizations like CYBERCOM and the National Security Agency to enhance cybersecurity measures and protect vital assets. #CyberSecurity #DefenseIndustry #CyberThreats #CYBERCOM #China

🔒 Cyberwarfare: Ukraine's Frontline Defense 🌐💻 In an era where the virtual battleground is as critical as the physical one, cyberwarfare has transcended from the shadows to the forefront of modern conflict. Cyberattacks are no longer mere digital skirmishes but strategic weapons with real-world consequences. 📈💥 Discover how Ukraine endured a relentless onslaught of over 20 cyberattacks per day and emerged stronger, holding the line against the world's first cyberwar. 🌐🤯 From defending against massive cyberattacks to collaborating with white hat hackers, Ukraine's journey sheds light on the critical role of cybersecurity in today's geopolitical landscape. 🛡️💡 Read the full article from Kyiv Independent here: https://lnkd.in/dsiErNBk #cybersecurity #cyberwarfare #Ukraine #digitaldefense #geopolitics #threatintelligence

Technical Workshop for EUCINF, a project in the framework of European Defence Fund (EDF) and cofounded by European Union (EU), was held on March 25th and 26th in Brussels. This event brought together Ministry of Defence representatives and other key stakeholders to validate scenarios from the projects and the use cases for the toolbox that were being developed within the project. EUCINF aimed to bolster Europe's defence against cyber threats and disinformation, creating a resilient and integrated cybersecurity toolbox. EUCINF shaped the future of European cyber and information warfare defence ***Co-funded by European Union under grant agreement N°101121418.  Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor European Commission can be held responsible for them. #EUCINF #EUCommission #DigitalTransformation #CyberDefense #CyberSecurity #EUDefence #EDF #EuDefenceFund #Disinformation #EU #EUComission

Until and unless the United States embraces cyber activity as a tool of statecraft and warfare, it leaves itself open to assault in this domain. Establish the Rules: Cyberattacks ARE Attacks The U.S. government should take three steps in order to establish clear rules of the road and set up a system of deterrence.

Very briefly about cyber defense. The enemy and its vassals continued their cyber operations, similar to those observed in the past. No new tactics or methods were detected. This week, the activity of Russian threat actors in Ukraine mainly had a reconnaissance character. We’ve seen the attempts to distribute malware such as Ramnit, Agent Tesla, RMS Rat, GuLoader, Remcos Rat, and RedLine Stealer. But there is an increase in cyberattacks from Russian intelligence services, pro-Russian hacktivists groups and ransomware actors targeting primarily EU and US countries, particularly against government institutions and transportation companies, energy sector. The resent sabotage acts (destructive cyber attacks on critical infrastructure in EU and US, intensified influence operations, arson attack in east London in March etc) demonstrates that Russia is in transition to the next phase of the (cyber)war and is ready to sabotage and terrorist acts not only in cyber and informational space but also in physical world in the democratic countries. This should be a sign for Europe on the eve of UEFA EURO 2024 and Paris 2024 Olympics. Russian intelligence services continue to enhance their capabilities in cyber operations and hybrid warfare, expanding the number of pseudo-activist groups. On April 3, a new "alliance" called High Society was formed, claiming to unite the efforts of 19 pseudo-hacktivist groups, including "People's Cyber Army reborn" and UserSec. The war continues!

Moscow: We will respond appropriately to any hostile action in field of information security - وكالة سبأ: Moscow: We will respond appropriately to any hostile action in field of information security  وكالة سبأ #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #SecurityInsights

Interesting thoughts on EU cyber defense! 🌐 The idea to work together, combine resources, and be more proactive against cyber threats is a smart move. It's like the EU saying, "Let's team up and protect ourselves better!" Getting everyone to share their knowledge and resources is a smart way to tackle cyber issues, especially when everyone acknowledges that cyber security resources are scarse and hard to develop. Basically, what is being proposed is to put our heads together to make sure we're strong against online challenges, it makes perfect sense. Moving to a more offensive strategy means Europe wants to be ready and not just wait for problems to happen. But can a newly forged, agency effectively tackle the constantly mutating cyber threats landscape? 💻🔐 #CyberSecurity #EUDefense #Collaboration #CyberResilience