Water utilities partner with technologists to stave off cyber attacks in our pilot program! @DefConFranklin @nrwa and @defcon are excited to announce that we’re onboarding 6 utilities across 4 states that the #CyberVolunteer Task Force will help protect harris.uchicago.edu/news-eve…

#CriticalEffectDC is right around the corner – have you picked your must-see sessions? The new Run of Show Preview includes sessions across Tracks I, II, and III, and when to catch key speakers like #Take9’s Craig Newmark. Check it out, and register to join us on June 17 and 18! securityandtechnology.org/ev… #CyberCivilDefense

Check out this recent two-part discussion from @ForcepointSec To The Point podcast! Join Franklin co-founder Jake Braun as he talks Hackers' Almanack, cyber support for water systems, and emerging foreign adversarial threats within our critical infrastructure. Part I: youtube.com/watch?v=ARM8S8ml… Part II: youtube.com/watch?v=Soo9QMf1… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

"When it comes to medical care, time matters...In 2 hours, a hospital will cease to function w/o water pressure." @IST_org's @joshcorman testified in Congress alongside #CyberCivilDefense friends on how to secure U.S. water systems against cyber attacks:  securityandtechnology.org/vi… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

It was great to host the first-ever AI Elections Bootcamp for Midwest election officials at @HarrisPolicy, alongside organizers Ready for Tuesday and the @ASU Mechanics of Democracy Laboratory! As Franklin co-founder Jake Braun said, "election officials need to prepare themselves for emerging threats that are compounded by AI, because they aren’t stopping anytime soon." #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 Read more here: harris.uchicago.edu/news-eve…

What happened in the latest Canvas attack? How does AI exacerbate the threat of ransomware for critical infrastructure entities? Why aren't current law enforcement measures working as well as they should? If you're looking for answers, watch this interview with our co-founder Jake on @ABC7Chicago. abc7chicago.com/post/canvas-… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

Not every water utility can afford cyber services, but all of them need to boost digital defenses. Now, the Cyber Resilience Corps (including DEF CON Franklin) is listed as a key resource in CISA’s new CI Fortify Initiative. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 cltc.berkeley.edu/2026/05/14…

#UnDisruptable27 is testifying in front of Congress! @IST_org's @JoshCorman joins a @HouseScience hearing with fellow #U27 volunteers to share lessons learned in building resilience of U.S. water systems. Tune in on May 19 and follow IST for the link! #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 securityandtechnology.org/ev…

The Canvas cyberattack is a reminder that educational institutions’ sensitive data and reliance on just a few technology vendors can make them especially vulnerable to cyberattacks: kqed.org/news/12082895/is-ca… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

A network of programs collaborating and sharing intelligence can be a force multiplier for a state’s investment in local cyber defense. @CLTCBerkeley's new guide, “Save Money, Build Talent, and Defend Communities: A Whole-of-State Cybersecurity Guidebook,” explores three models leading this shift: cybersecurity clinics, regional security operations centers (RSOCs), and state cyber corps. You’ll find first-of-its-kind data on the economic value and ROI of these programs, with some delivering cyber services worth up to 747% of their operating costs: an 8x return on every dollar invested. Read the guidebook: cltc.berkeley.edu/publicatio… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

Thanks to @ArizonaDEQ and the Rural Water Association of Arizona for inviting us to present at the annual Rural Water Association of Arizona conference! It was great to connect with water and wastewater system operators on the ground. We shared resources, talked about common cyber measures, and outlined why exactly cyber matters in this moment. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

Scams are becoming more common and getting harder to detect. Sign up for @AspenPolicyAcad’s free, virtual Scam Fighter Workshops and learn how to advocate to your government for stronger cybersecurity. Check out their upcoming trainings on 5/21 and 6/18: bit.ly/4rQQ7oR

New AI models like Anthropic’s Mythos are accelerating digital threats, thereby increasing the pace at which organizations need to improve cybersecurity. What questions should leaders be asking themselves today to ensure their organizations are better prepared for the online threats of tomorrow? Learn more about protecting your organization from evolving cyber threats: aspendigital.org/blog/cybers…

ICYMI: NRWA released "Rural Water's Ripple Effect: National Security, Cyber Threats, and the Future of Water," a policy paper analyzing how the Water Sector workforce is a critical component of national security. Read the paper here 👉 nrwa.pulse.ly/ux3zpofqke

"Iran has already targeted American water systems. It will do so again. The only question is whether all the default passwords will be changed before they strike." Check out this op-ed by Franklin co-founder Jake Braun, on why U.S. infrastructure is vulnerable to hacks, and why Iran (and other adversaries) know it all too well. washingtonpost.com/opinions/… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

🚨 NEW BRIEF: AI is both a target and a tool for attackers. The cloud infrastructure it runs on doesn’t have the vulnerability management regime to match. New CSI brief on what needs to change. atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth…

DEF CON meets #MCSC2026. What does it take for civil society, individuals, and at‑risk communities to strengthen their technical agency in a digital ecosystem dominated by large platforms? Watch the session here: youtu.be/hkIaf5qStFA?si=MXX9…