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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.
“We maintain the peace through our strength; weakness only invites aggression.”
-Ronald Reagan
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Successor In The Works
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The U.S. Air Force’s recent deployment of 14 GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs) during Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran’s nuclear facilities has revived momentum behind the development of a successor: the Next Generation Penetrator (NGP). The NGP is envisioned to be smaller, smarter, and potentially powered for standoff range, addressing the need to hit ever-deeper, more fortified underground targets in GPS-denied environments. The current MOP, limited to deployment by the B-2 and eventually the B-21, has proven effective but constrained by size, platform compatibility, and production volume. With adversaries like Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia investing heavily in subterranean infrastructure, the Pentagon sees the NGP as a critical tool for precision strikes in future high-threat environments. Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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A temporary pause in state AI regulation could be the “light touch” we need, CISO says
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As President Trump pushes to pass his “Big Beautiful Bill” by July 4th—with its controversial federal pause on state-level AI regulation—Exabeam CISO Kevin Kirkwood says a “light touch” may be exactly what’s needed to balance innovation with oversight. The revised proposal, championed by Senator Ted Cruz, would temporarily bar states from regulating AI, threatening to withhold broadband funding from those who defy it. While critics like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene call it an overreach, Kirkwood warns that over-regulation could stifle smaller AI innovators and fragment the national market. He argues that a unified federal framework, applied with restraint, may give the U.S. a strategic edge over global competitors like China—so long as it eventually includes safeguards for bias, privacy, and civil rights. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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‘Guns & Moses’ Actor Mark Feuerstein Says He Stands with Israel in Fight against Iran
- Actor Mark Feuerstein, star of the upcoming film Guns & Moses, says he fully supports Israel in its war against Iran and believes recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites have made the world safer. Speaking from personal experience—his own relatives survived Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack—Feuerstein praised the military action as a bold step toward peace and stability. His film, hitting theaters July 18, tells the story of a rabbi who takes a stand against antisemitic violence, drawing from themes of faith, justice, and Jewish identity. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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US Braces for Cyberattacks After Bombing Iranian Nuclear Sites
- The U.S. is bracing for an uptick in Iranian cyberattacks following President Donald Trump’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, with the Department of Homeland Security warning of a “heightened threat environment.” While Tehran has vowed retaliation, experts suggest Iranian hackers—state-sponsored and pro-Iran hacktivists—may focus on disruptive attacks and espionage, particularly targeting critical infrastructure and individuals tied to Iran policy. Though often exaggerated in impact, these cyber operations remain serious threats for enterprises and individuals alike. U.S. agencies, including CISA, have issued guidance to bolster cyber defenses. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Netanyahu hails Israel’s victory over Iran in televised speech
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In a nationally televised speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel’s military campaign against Iran a historic victory, claiming that Israeli strikes had destroyed Iran’s missile industry just before a major attack and crippled its nuclear ambitions. Netanyahu credited the U.S. and President Donald Trump for their support and praised Israeli forces for delivering the most severe blow in the ayatollah regime’s history. While warning Iran against renewing its nuclear efforts, he also acknowledged the continuing threat from Hamas and pledged to bring home all Israeli hostages. Click here to read more.
