Cybersecurity in 2027 and Beyond: Why Complexity Is the Real Challenge
Listen to this FOCUS: SPA Perspectives post here: 00:00 https://youtu.be/V9NYvd427yg?si=Itzehp_jrtnADnuR At WEST 2026, SPA Cyber Fellow Keegan Mills joined senior Navy and Marine Corps cyber leaders as a panelist for a discussion on “Future Cybersecurity Concepts 2027 and Beyond.” The conversation examined modernization priorities, risk management, and the accelerating pace of technological change. One reality […]
In, From, and To Space: What It Takes to Fight in the Ultimate High Ground
This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe for future updates. Space Power as a Joint Imperative The U.S. Space Force was founded to secure national interests in, from, and to space. These three prepositions are more than mission statements—they define how we compete in today’s high-stakes, “Space […]
From the Ground Up: Ensuring Combat Readiness through Space Modeling, Testing, and Futures Planning
This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe to get the final post when it’s published. Testing space systems on orbit is costly, constrained, and risky. Yet readiness in space cannot be theoretical. In a contested domain where launch cycles are long and failure is costly, the United […]
From Silos to Systems: How Collaboration Can Strengthen America’s Semiconductor Future
America is at a crossroads when it comes to its semiconductor future. Billions of dollars are being invested, alliances are being tested, and the stakes for national security have never been higher. Yet despite the urgency, too many efforts remain disconnected, fragmented, and siloed. “We need to move from silos to systems,” says Christian Cabaniss, […]
Infrastructure Matters: The Hidden Challenges Behind America’s Semiconductor Ambitions
This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Subscribe to get future FOCUS post updates. Policymakers and industry leaders widely agree that the United States must strengthen its domestic semiconductor production. In theory, building more chip fabrication plants, or “fabs,” seems like a straightforward solution to addressing supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by recent global disruptions. […]
Risk vs. Uncertainty: Building Resilience into America’s Semiconductor Future
This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe for future FOCUS posts. In national security circles, the word “risk” is everywhere. Policymakers, military leaders, and analysts routinely discuss the risks associated with force posture, logistics, and emerging technologies. But when it comes to America’s semiconductor strategy, “risk” is […]
Rethinking Cybersecurity: A Strategic Shift for the DoD
This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe to get the final post when it’s published. As cyber threats escalate and evolve, the Department of Defense (DoD) faces the imperative of rethinking how cybersecurity is integrated into military operations. Cybersecurity must transition from being perceived as a peripheral […]
Strengthening National Cyber Resilience: Beyond Compliance to Mission Assurance
This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe to get the final post when it’s published. In the face of evolving cyber threats, strengthening the resilience of national cybersecurity infrastructure demands a unified and cooperative approach. While the Department of Defense (DoD) enjoys sufficient authority and capability to […]
Cybersecurity Priorities: Aligning Defense Resources with Critical Missions
This is part 1 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe to get the final post when it’s published. In the increasingly complex domain of national defense, effectively prioritizing cybersecurity resources is a critical yet challenging endeavor. With finite resources, the fundamental question facing the Department of Defense (DoD) becomes clear: […]