Today we're proud to announce a great new go-to website from the McCrary Institute. Introducing #ThreatBeat, our new one-stop site for news, analysis, alerts and context on the issues shaping cyber policy and infrastructure protection. You'll find the best stories from

You heard it here first! Back in April, on our Cyber Focus podcast, @RepMikeRogersAL said that Space Command will build its headquarters in Huntsville. "I’ve already talked with the contractor, and he is ready to turn dirt on the day they announce.".Congratulations to Rocket.

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As lawmakers take on AI, the question isn’t whether to act—but how to do it wisely. In Cyber Focus, Sarah Beth Jansen urges Congress to avoid rigid laws that could lock in today’s thinking and stifle tomorrow’s breakthroughs:. “They shouldn’t be over-prescriptive… just give the

RT @ALDailyNews: Auburn's McCrary Institute added two new leaders to its advisory board, including the sixth Homeland Security secretary.….

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There's only one week left to register for the Alabama Water OT/IT Cyber Summit. We'll be bringing together the operators who provide safe, reliable water to citizens across Alabama with government and industry leaders for a first-ever summit in Huntsville, AL. Learn more and

Breaking on #ThreatBeat: Attacker barricades doors, shoots children through windows of Minneapolis Catholic church

Lawmakers are racing to regulate AI—but who’s helping them shape the rules?. On the Cyber Focus podcast, @seedai_org CEO @austincarson warns:. “The fewer people we have involved, the more dangerous it is.”. Carson and Sarah Beth Jansen join Frank Cilluffo to discuss how

Step one in defending critical infrastructure?.“Understand the battle space, understand your environment,” says @BoozAllen’s Brad Medairy. He and Dave Forbes join Cyber Focus to expose real-world port vulnerabilities—from foreign cranes to legacy OT. 🎧 Listen to the full

Chinese-made cranes, old tech, and open vendor links—our ports are exposed in ways we can't afford to ignore. @BoozAllen’s Dave Forbes and Brad Medairy join Frank Cilluffo on Cyber Focus to explain why a small disruption could trigger national chaos. Full coverage:

In a future conflict, China could exploit a major U.S. vulnerability: 80% of port cranes are made by Chinese firms. Knocking even one crane offline could trigger crippling consequences. “It doesn’t need to be a devastating attack. It needs to be a disruption,” says @BoozAllen's

RT @yhn: Former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary joins Auburn University’s @McCraryCyber Institute advisory board #alpolitics. https://t.co/….

We're pleased to welcome two new members to our Advisory Board: Kirstjen Nielsen, the Sixth Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and James Hoskins, Auburn alumnus and Former Chairman and CEO of the Scitor Corporation. Read the announcement

Think you’re ready to kick hackers out?.CISA just dropped a first-of-its-kind tool to help you build a real eviction playbook — before an incident hits. Chris Butera & Bob Costello of @CISAgov explain it all on Cyber Focus. Watch + listen:

RT @CISAgov: Huge thanks to Frank Cilluffo and the team at @McCraryCyber for having us on! 🎙️We had a great time diving into why the CVE Pr….

New on #ThreatBeat: Malicious drones are believed to have paved the way for a “significant” recent incursion at a major utility’s water treatment plant, according to the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC).

Exposed operational technology puts essential services — from water systems to manufacturing lines — at risk. At Black Hat 2025, @CISAgov’s Chris Butera explained why keeping OT off the internet is a non-negotiable, and how the agency is making progress. Watch the full Cyber

What happens when quantum power meets AI agility?. Forescout CEO Barry Mainz calls it “an elephant that can tap dance”—autonomous, adaptable, and dangerously fast. He joined Cyber Focus to explain why this next wave of threats could outpace traditional defenses. 🎥

We had a great time at #BlackHat2025. Special thanks to CISA's Chris Butera and Bob Costello for a thoughtful discussion on CISA's laser-focus on defending critical infrastructure and the need to keep collaborating.