
The Cyber-Nuclear Threat
Nuclear and tech experts know that all digital systems are at risk for cyberattacks—including nuclear weapons systems.
Nuclear and tech experts know that all digital systems are at risk for cyberattacks—including nuclear weapons systems.
Ernest Moniz says the Russian leader needs to back away from the nuclear button.
NTI explores the risks and benefits related to the digitization and automation plans for modernization of U.S. nuclear weapons systems and addresses implications for the national security community to consider as the process moves forward.
Assesses countries’ progress on nuclear security, highlights security gaps, and recommends actions for governments to better protect nuclear materials and facilities and build an effective global nuclear security architecture.
Explores the global implications of the Trump Administration's 2018 Nuclear Posture Review through an interactive quiz, infographic, and article. (CNS)
We have crossed over to a new nuclear era in which cyber capabilities transform the nuclear risks.
This paper by Michelle Nalabandian, Alexandra Van Dine, and Page Stoutland highlights steps governments can take to protect nuclear facilities from cyber threats.
Sponsored by NTI and undertaken by the Institute for Security and Safety at the University of Brandenburg, this report identified a set of criteria that reflect the basic, minimum security measures and regulatory requirements necessary to protect nuclear facilities against cyber attacks.
The current, attack‐centric approach to computer security is incapable of adequately defending nuclear facilities. This paper introduces a new approach, vulnerability‐centric security, which enables nuclear facility operators to prevent successful cyber‐attacks while enhancing the day‐to‐day operation of their systems.