Image Credit: iStock / Carmen K Sisson | Imagery Disclaimer
Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.
“Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience.”
-Admiral Hyman Rickover
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
-
Pentagon awards $5 billion contract to speed up ship manufacturing
-
The Pentagon has awarded a $5 billion contract to six companies under the Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract (MAAC), aiming to accelerate ship manufacturing for the U.S. Navy. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, with five one-year $1 billion options, could total up to $10 billion. The deal will support building and supplying parts for ships such as Virginia-class submarines, carriers, destroyers, and unmanned systems. The Navy is under pressure to modernize and speed up shipbuilding, adopting new tools like augmented reality systems and 3D printing to boost efficiency. Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
-
Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption
-
In a hands-on look at Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra, drivers can expect a more seamless, integrated experience that goes beyond mirroring their phones. Available on iPhone 12 and newer with iOS 18.5, CarPlay Ultra supports multiple in-vehicle displays and even controls like climate settings and drive modes, marking a major leap from the original 2014 CarPlay. Launching first in Aston Martin’s DBX707 SUV, the system shows how carmakers are embracing deeper tech partnerships to deliver premium, connected experiences. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
-
Peace in turbulent times: 12 Bible verses to anchor your soul
- In a world shaken by war, disaster, and fear, believers are reminded that God’s peace is greater than any crisis. Drawing on 12 Bible verses, this reflection encourages Christians to anchor their hearts in the unchanging promises of God, whose presence brings calm even in the fiercest storms. From John 14:27 to Philippians 4:6–7, these verses remind us that peace is not the absence of hardship but the assurance of God’s nearness and care. Though the world trembles, God’s peace stands firm for all who trust Him. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
-
Microsoft kicks antivirus out of Kernel to stop next tech apocalypse
- Microsoft is launching the Windows Resiliency Initiative to prevent another meltdown like last summer’s CrowdStrike fiasco, which crashed 8.5 million Windows devices and disrupted critical sectors worldwide. The initiative will move antivirus and endpoint protection software out of the operating system kernel to user mode, reducing the risk of a single point of failure taking down the entire OS. The changes roll out in July to select security partners. Microsoft also plans to retire the traditional “blue screen of death,” replacing it with a streamlined black error screen for easier recovery. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
-
Netanyahu to visit Washington on Monday, source tells ‘Post’
-
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington on Monday, following Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer’s meetings there, as Israel weighs further action in Gaza. The visit comes after President Trump urged a hostage deal with Hamas and criticized Netanyahu’s corruption trial, saying it disrupts crucial negotiations. Netanyahu thanked Trump for his support, adding, “Together, we will make the Middle East Great Again.” Netanyahu last met Trump in April to discuss Gaza, hostages, and new U.S. tariffs on Israel. Click here to read more.
