Author: VLADIMIR TSAKANYAN
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The EU’s Regulatory Revolution: How New Cybersecurity Laws Are Reshaping Global Digital Standards
The European Union is revolutionizing global cybersecurity through new regulations, beginning in 2025. Key initiatives include NIS 2’s expanded scope, DORA’s financial sector resilience measures, the Cyber Resilience Act prioritizing security in product design, and the AI Act’s governance of artificial intelligence. These frameworks mandate comprehensive compliance, impacting organizations worldwide.
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CISA 2015 Expires: The Failure That Increased US Cyber Vulnerability
U.S. digital defense faces significant risks due to legislative stagnation, exemplified by the CISA 2015 expiration and CISA workforce furloughs. This analysis explores how political disputes compromise national cyber resilience, highlighting the need for proactive reforms to restore operational stability and ensure continuous information sharing in digital defense against adversaries.
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The Imperative of Cyber Coalitions: Why Major Powers Cannot Afford Strategic Complacency
The article discusses how collective defense among smaller nations is changing the cybersecurity landscape. It emphasizes that coordinated actions enable these nations to surpass the technological advantages of major powers, particularly evident through NATO’s evolution post-Estonia’s cyberattacks. Failure to engage in coalition-building risks diminishing major powers’ strategic flexibility and preparedness in cyberspace.
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The September 2025 Cisco Zero-Day Crisis: State-Sponsored Espionage Targets Federal Networks
The September 25, 2025, CISA directive highlights a significant cyberattack by Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploiting Cisco vulnerabilities. This incident reveals critical federal cybersecurity weaknesses, spurring urgent policy reforms, improved incident responses, and intensified international cooperation. The attack underscores the need for enhanced resilience against increasingly sophisticated state-sponsored cyber operations.
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The Future of Cyber Warfare: Why Nations Are Racing to Build Dedicated Cyber Forces
As cyber threats intensify, nations face a critical decision on organizing cyber operations, either within military branches or as separate entities. The U.S. struggles with cyber readiness, prompting proposed solutions, including separate cyber forces. How the U.S. addresses these challenges will impact global cyber dynamics and military effectiveness.
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Major European Airports Paralyzed as Collins Aerospace Falls Victim to Cyberattack
A sophisticated cyberattack on Collins Aerospace caused major flight delays and cancellations across Europe, exposing vulnerabilities in aviation cybersecurity and reliance on centralized technology providers.
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The Game-Changing US-UK Tech Deal That’s Quietly Reshaping Global Cybersecurity
The Technology Prosperity Deal between the US and UK signifies a transformative approach to cybersecurity and technological sovereignty, focusing on proactive collaboration, secure supply chains, and ethical AI development, potentially reshaping global dynamics.
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Alternative Scenarios for U.S. Cyber Force Development: Beyond the Binary Choice
The analysis explores five organizational models for U.S. military cyber forces in response to evolving cyber warfare needs, emphasizing adaptability and effective resource allocation for national security.
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The Fifth Domain: A Comprehensive Look at Cyber Warfare and National Security
Cyberspace has transformed into a critical combat zone, blending military and civilian targets. State-sponsored cyber warfare poses severe threats to national security through attacks on essential infrastructure. Deterrence is complicated by challenges like attribution and the low cost of cyberattacks. Nations are developing comprehensive strategies, emphasizing resilience, proactive defense, and international cooperation.
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Proactive Cyber Diplomacy: Anticipating Conflict in the Digital Age
Proactive cyber diplomacy aims to prevent cyber conflicts through international cooperation, norm-setting, and building resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
