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Cybersecurity, Americas

Aug 11 , 2026

Op-Ed

Why the United States Must Raise the Cost of Attack to Increase Its Cyber Deterrence

Long before the invention of cyberspace, deterrence guarded the U.S. against attack by promising to retaliate in kind against any nation that struck American territory. The Cold War concept of mutually assured destruction may not have been sophisticated, but it was effective at discouraging nuclear conflict with the United States.

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Cybersecurity

Jul 13 , 2026

Op-Ed

A Need for Informed Policy Against Critical Cyberattacks: The ROCCA Project

According to data from the Orion Policy Institute’s newly launched Records of Critical Cyber Attacks (ROCCA) Project, China and Russia account for 458 originated cyberattacks, or 48% of the 954 incidents recorded between 2005 and 2025. The United States is the most targeted country, and these attacks have increased sharply

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Cybersecurity, Technology

Jul 9 , 2026

Policy Brief

Washington’s AI Ban and Reversal Exposed the Bigger Problem: It Can’t Measure Cyber Risk in the Real World

Anthropic’s Mythos/Fable model ban showed Washington acting on a lab signal it could measure while flying blind on the one it can’t. On June 12, the Commerce Department ordered Anthropic to cut off foreign-national access to its two most capable models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The reason, according to

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Cybersecurity

Oct 7 , 2025

Research

Cyber Espionage and U.S. Policy Responses

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Introduction Between September 1986 and June 1987, a group of German hackers conducted the first recorded act of cyber espionage, breaching US civil and military organizations and selling stolen data to the Soviet KGB. Since then, cyber espionage has become an evolving threat and state-sponsored campaigns targeting sensitive government and

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Cybersecurity

Oct 1 , 2025

Op-Ed

Vibe Hacking: An Emerging Cyber Threat

AI has become a buzzword in the tech world, often incorporated into many new products or services – even into things you would not expect, such as toasters and toothbrushes. It has the potential to enhance human knowledge, advance technology, and contribute to building a brighter future. However, it is

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OPI Tech and Security Seminar Final

Cybersecurity, Technology

Sep 17 , 2025

Webinar

OPI Seminar Program on Tech & Security

Orion Policy Institute (OPI) hosted an online seminar program on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, between 10 am – 12:50 pm EST to discuss the latest trends and strategies shaping the modern landscape of technology and international security. The seminar schedule was as follows: 10:00 am – 10:50 am EST >

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Cybersecurity

Apr 25 , 2025

Policy Brief

An Analysis of ATM and Point-of-Sale Skimming

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ATM and POS skimming is a recurring societal problem, especially with the changing technological world. Recently, police discovered ATM skimming devices at convenience stores in York County and Lancaster County[1]. In Philadelphia, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were compromised due to skimming devices[2]. Although these are three macro-level events,

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Cybersecurity

Jan 7 , 2025

Op-Ed

2024 Cybersecurity Year in Review: Notable Facts and Policies

The past year stands out as one in which cyber adversaries have notably increased their operational capabilities. Cybersecurity in 2024 has been marked by the impact of AI, political and military conflicts in cyberspace, and compromised supply chains. Furthermore, nation-state actors have become more aggressive in cyberespionage campaigns, and Advanced

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Cybersecurity

Apr 22 , 2024

Op-Ed

Cyber Civil Defense: A Path Towards Comprehensive and Coordinated Cybersecurity

The rapid escalation of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure highlights an urgent need for a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, reminiscent of the civil defense strategies developed during and after World War II. In response to the growing threats in cyberspace, the concept of Cyber Civil Defense has emerged, advocating a

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Cybersecurity

Feb 2 , 2024

Op-Ed

2023 Cybersecurity Year in Review: Notable Facts and Policies

Despite significant investments in cybersecurity infrastructure and new technologies, cyber threats are still rising. Several hacking incidents, such as the MOVEit, 23andMe, and MGM Resorts hacks, marked the year 2023. We also saw the launch of the Biden-Harris administration’s National Cybersecurity Strategy and the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy

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Cybersecurity

Dec 1 , 2023

Op-Ed

Are We Ready for the Current and Emerging Cyber Threats?

Information technology dominates the contemporary world. As cyberspace rapidly expands and becomes more integrated into our daily lives, so does the malicious use of this domain. Real-world crimes have infiltrated the digital world; even terrorism and interstate war have found new strongholds in the cyber realm. The increased dependence on

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Cybersecurity

May 31 , 2022

Webinar

Changing Threat Environment and Challenges in Cybersecurity

Orion Policy Institute hosted a live webinar on the changing threat environment and challenges in cybersecurity. The speakers included: Dr. D. Kall Loper, Vice President of Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Herjavec Group/Fishtech Group Mehmet F. Bastug, Assistant Professor at the University of Scranton

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