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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”

 

― Napoleon Bonaparte

I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.

  • BriteStorm Miniature Electronic Warfare System Can Allow Small Drones To Create Big Ghost Formations

  • Leonardo has introduced a new electronic warfare jammer called BriteStorm, designed for low-cost deployment on drones and loitering munitions. Unveiled at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference, BriteStorm builds on technology from the BriteCloud decoy and uses digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) to mimic enemy radar signals and create confusion with “ghost” tracks. The system is highly portable and can be deployed on various platforms, providing a powerful tool for disrupting enemy air defenses. BriteStorm is also designed to be affordable enough to be expendable, making it ideal for high-risk missions.

    For more on Leonardo’s BriteStorm and its impact on electronic warfare, click here to read more.

     

II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.

  • The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over

  • The password-replacing technology known as “passkeys,” developed by the FIDO Alliance, is gaining momentum with new developments aimed at making the system easier to use and adopt. At the Authenticate Conference, two key initiatives were announced: the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP), which enables passkeys to be easily transferred across different platforms, and Passkey Central, a resource hub to help developers implement passkeys. CXP addresses concerns about vendor lock-in by allowing secure transfer of passkeys between operating systems and devices, while Passkey Central offers guides and tools to facilitate the widespread adoption of passkeys.

    For more on the future of passkeys and digital security, click here to read more.

     
     

III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.

  • Regent University Launches ‘Israel Institute’ to Fight Antisemitism and Raise Awareness About Israel

  • In response to the misinformation and antisemitism seen in campus protests following the October 7th massacre in Israel, Regent University has launched a new initiative aimed at teaching the truth about Israel and its global impact. The Israel Institute will provide factual information and analysis, helping Christians deepen their understanding and engagement with the modern Jewish state. Led by Dr. A.J. Nolte, who brings over a decade of experience in teaching on Israel and the Middle East, the institute reinforces Regent University’s strong commitment to supporting Israel.

    For more on Regent University’s Israel Institute, click here to read more.

     

IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.

  • Quantum computer cracks ‘military-grade’ encryption

  • A team of Chinese scientists has reportedly executed the world’s first effective quantum attack on classical encryption methods using a D-Wave quantum computer. The team successfully breached widely-used cryptographic algorithms, including Substitution-Permutation Network (SPN) algorithms such as Present, Gift-64, and Rectangle, which are foundational to the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), often considered quantum-resistant. While details of the method remain unclear due to the sensitivity of the topic, researchers warn that quantum technology now poses a real threat to encryption, accelerating the race to “quantum-proof” cryptography.

    For more on quantum computing and encryption threats, click here to read more.

     

V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.

  • Netanyahu: Israel will continue striking Hezbollah across Lebanon, including Beirut

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his commitment to continuing IDF strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, including in Beirut, despite reports of US requests to limit attacks in the capital. Netanyahu emphasized that the strikes will continue based on operational needs and stated that Hezbollah would be hit “mercilessly” in all parts of Lebanon. This comes amid international concerns, with the US and European countries urging Israel to protect UN peacekeepers in the region as hostilities intensify between Israel and Hezbollah.

    For more on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, click here to read more.

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