Today, the GEXTRECS team was demonstrating different telecommunication services based on #GOVSATCOM services in the context of a massive flooding event affecting Poland and Germany due to a terrorist act. Members of the GEXTRECS consortium were hosted by the I.S.A.R. Germany at the Training Base Weeze in Germany – the biggest training site of this kind in Europe. We were very successful and had good time participating in demos. This has been also a bonding exercise as great results can be achieved only in team effort. Follow us for some exciting reports that will follow soon.
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✍ "There are at least two puzzles here. First, pagers, walkie-talkies, and penciled messages are not the cutting-edge tools we tend to expect to be wielded by high-capacity terrorist organizations. Second, Hezbollah’s innovative use of low-tech communications devices seemingly backfired in spectacular fashion. What do these dynamics mean for our understanding and treatment of terrorist innovation?" NCITE's Austin Doctor and Sam Hunter penned this piece for the Modern War Institute at West Point about Hezbollah's use of low-tech tools and what it says about terrorist innovation. https://lnkd.in/gP9frhUC
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Out today from my US Government Accountability Office team: a new report on DHS’s Securing the Cities program, which trains and equips first responders who may be the front line for reducing the risk of threats from nuke or rad materials used in a terrorist attack. The program is active in 13 high-risk urban areas, where regional partners work with the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) within DHS. CWMD has strengthened the program, improved communication with and between regional partners, and helped partners address implementation challenges. CWMD is planning a new approach for assessing regions’ performance and will first do so in FY25. We recommended additional steps CWMD can take to collect evidence for these assessments and to ensure regions understand performance expectations. CWMD agreed.
Nuclear Terrorism Prevention: DHS Has Strengthened the Securing the Cities Program, but Actions Are Needed to Address Key Remaining Challenges
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Head of Emergency Management and Crime Network Rail, Visiting Lecturer and MD of Squared Apples.
World War 3 started 18 months ago when Russia started using Chinese and Iranian weapons in Ukraine, which was followed by multiple cyber attks on Europe and the surge of refugees from Belarus into Poland. However, Western leaders failed to act. Phase 1; destabilise your enemy; Phase 2; undermine political will Phase 3; Damage Social cohesion in your enemy Phase 4; Disrupt political alliances Phase 5; Cripple communication networks and international supply chains Phase 6; Isolate weaker states and turn them; Phase 7; Undertake sustained cyber and social warfare aimed at crippling enemy's logistics; Phase 8; Attks from multiple domains / points of contact. These are steps of hybrid warfare based on how China discussed defeating the West in the 1990s. We are seeing it rolled out by Russia with an alarming lack of action or awareness Western leaders who are truly asleep at the wheel. It seems only Zelensky and the Baltic States are truly aware of the risk. It is an appalling lack of foresight by the West.
World War III is underway! It has not been officially declared, and it is far from being a conventional war, but it has begun. In the past week, ‘mystery drones’ were spotted over three US Military Air Bases in the UK, and over British Aircraft Carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, as it entered the Port of Hamburg. After recent small explosions at DHL warehouses in the UK and Germany, a plane belonging to the parcel delivery firm crashed this morning in Lithuania, as possible Russian involvement is probed. Russia issued warnings that it's prepared to launch a series of cyber attacks on UK and NATO countries, ‘causing electricity blackouts’ and ‘financial disruption’ with ‘existential economic impact’. Polish Special Forces arrested four individuals linked to the Kremlin connected to an arson attack on a mall close to Warsaw. Investigators claim it was a dress rehearsal for a devastating plot to bring down transatlantic airplanes. Two telecoms cables in the Baltic Sea have been severed, including links between Germany and Finland and between Lithuania and Sweden. Incidents in the same waterway, probed as malicious, include damage to a gas pipeline and undersea cables in 2023, and the 2022 explosions of the Nord Sea gas pipelines. Last week, a Russian spy ship was escorted from the Irish Sea after it entered Irish-controlled waters, operated drones, and patrolled an area containing critical energy and internet pipelines and cables. The Head of UK’s intelligence service, MI5, warned that Russian Spies are operating on UK soil at an unprecedented level, on a “mission to generate mayhem” including arson, sabotage and dangerous actions. Earlier this year, cyber attacks by a Kremlin group caused thousands of National Health Service (NHS) appointments and operations to be cancelled. The UK’s Ambulance Service was also targeted. Groups linked to the Kremlin are also behind several large-scale disinformation campaigns in the UK and throughout Europe, causing violent riots and widespread damage. In 2022, Putin issued a warning that revealed his strategy to weaponise winter, with a direct threat to ‘freeze Europe’. His trump card is the supply of oil and gas to Europe from Russia. An equal threat to Europe’s solar, wind and natural gas power supplies is Russia’s involvement in its ‘Grain for Africa’ campaign, which has not only resulted in NATO forces being evicted from key counter-terrorism forward operating bases, but has also gained Putin valuable political support. Russia, North Korea, Iran and China are using the war on Ukraine to jointly conduct ‘Reconnaissance by Fire’ against NATO equipment, weaponry and ammunition, as well as NATO trained Ukrainian and Foreign Legion soldiers. All, while drastically depleting NATO countries’ hardware which is being donated to Ukraine. Make no mistake, we are at war! Russia is conducting asymmetric and hybrid warfare against Ukraine and NATO using repeated nuclear threats to deter a response against tyranny.
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The FAMOUS WORDS of 911 ATTACK ON TWIN TOWERS, “IF YOU HEAR SOMETHING, SAY SOMTHING “ the WORLD SHOULD HEED BY THESE WARNINGS. We are living in an ERA OF RUSSIAN TERRORISM. “IF YOU HEAR SOMETHING, SAY SOMTHING “ “IF YOU HEAR SOMETHING SAY SOMTHING “ “IF YOU HEAR SOMETHING, SAY SOMTHING “ “IF YOU HEAR SOMETHING, SAY SOMTHING “ #threat #security #cybersecurity #safety #firstresponders #policing #enforcement #nationalsecurity #counterterrorism #global #globalresponse
World War III is underway! It has not been officially declared, and it is far from being a conventional war, but it has begun. In the past week, ‘mystery drones’ were spotted over three US Military Air Bases in the UK, and over British Aircraft Carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, as it entered the Port of Hamburg. After recent small explosions at DHL warehouses in the UK and Germany, a plane belonging to the parcel delivery firm crashed this morning in Lithuania, as possible Russian involvement is probed. Russia issued warnings that it's prepared to launch a series of cyber attacks on UK and NATO countries, ‘causing electricity blackouts’ and ‘financial disruption’ with ‘existential economic impact’. Polish Special Forces arrested four individuals linked to the Kremlin connected to an arson attack on a mall close to Warsaw. Investigators claim it was a dress rehearsal for a devastating plot to bring down transatlantic airplanes. Two telecoms cables in the Baltic Sea have been severed, including links between Germany and Finland and between Lithuania and Sweden. Incidents in the same waterway, probed as malicious, include damage to a gas pipeline and undersea cables in 2023, and the 2022 explosions of the Nord Sea gas pipelines. Last week, a Russian spy ship was escorted from the Irish Sea after it entered Irish-controlled waters, operated drones, and patrolled an area containing critical energy and internet pipelines and cables. The Head of UK’s intelligence service, MI5, warned that Russian Spies are operating on UK soil at an unprecedented level, on a “mission to generate mayhem” including arson, sabotage and dangerous actions. Earlier this year, cyber attacks by a Kremlin group caused thousands of National Health Service (NHS) appointments and operations to be cancelled. The UK’s Ambulance Service was also targeted. Groups linked to the Kremlin are also behind several large-scale disinformation campaigns in the UK and throughout Europe, causing violent riots and widespread damage. In 2022, Putin issued a warning that revealed his strategy to weaponise winter, with a direct threat to ‘freeze Europe’. His trump card is the supply of oil and gas to Europe from Russia. An equal threat to Europe’s solar, wind and natural gas power supplies is Russia’s involvement in its ‘Grain for Africa’ campaign, which has not only resulted in NATO forces being evicted from key counter-terrorism forward operating bases, but has also gained Putin valuable political support. Russia, North Korea, Iran and China are using the war on Ukraine to jointly conduct ‘Reconnaissance by Fire’ against NATO equipment, weaponry and ammunition, as well as NATO trained Ukrainian and Foreign Legion soldiers. All, while drastically depleting NATO countries’ hardware which is being donated to Ukraine. Make no mistake, we are at war! Russia is conducting asymmetric and hybrid warfare against Ukraine and NATO using repeated nuclear threats to deter a response against tyranny.
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Fortum Faces Daily Cyberattacks in Finland and Sweden https://shorturl.at/nhYZD Fortum, a Nordic utility, faces daily cyberattacks and drone sightings at its Finnish and Swedish sites. CEO Markus Rauramo has alerted authorities, noting that security threats have risen since Finland and Sweden joined NATO after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite frequent attacks and disruptions, Fortum's operations remain largely unaffected due to strengthened security measures. #FortumCyberattacks #CyberattacksinFinland #CyberattacksinSweden #OnlineAttackFortum #RussianAttackFortum #IW #IWNews #IndustryWired
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Chairman Energeo Ingenuity LLC, Keynote Speaker on Energy/Electricity Sustainability and efficiency, Solar and Battery Storage, Renewable Energy, Expanded Food, U.S. Drone Security, & Strategy.
Secret Service Security For All Major Events. The Proven Global Plan That Prepares For All Eventualities. An Important Read To Understand Event Security Using Sustainable Technology, Including Solar and Battery Storage. When it comes to security, there's no room for error. The consequences of a single successful terrorist action or assassination are too high. We must always be correct. With a background in national and international counter-terrorism, our team at Energeo Ingenuity possesses the necessary tools for the job and decades of practical experience. Energeo Ingenuity is committed to transparency and is willing to publicly explain the steps required for all events, from the Superbowl to electioneering, with significant detail. We believe that an informed public is an empowered public—solar modules and battery storage power all. Energeo Ingenuity takes a proactive approach to security, implementing measures to ensure all event sites' safety, indoor or outdoor. This includes sophisticated drone surveillance, encrypted Mesh communication, and drone jamming. https://lnkd.in/ggbPNEku Nicholas Ashton U.S. Secret Service #foxandfriends
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Co-author, "Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining our Democracy and National Security. With Michael McLaughlin
Yes, it's a kind of undeclared World War III. CNN hosts were asking that question over the weekend. What they and their guests did not grasp is that it does not have to be a declared, full-scale kinetic war to qualify as a global competition. Cyber disinformation and penetration campaigns are a large part of this undeclared conflict, as are the proxy wars in Ukraine and Israel/Lebanon/Gaza. China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are cooperating to fuel these conflicts and sustain pressure on the West's resources. China is the root cause because it is supporting Russia and Iran economically and through the supply of "dual use" technology that is showing up in Hezbollah weapons, for example. We are losing this competition because our concept of global conflict is antiquated. We keep thinking about World Wars I and II. This is different. And we are already losing because we won't bring ourselves to understand the patterns. BattlefieldCyber MichaelMclaughlin Daveschroeder chasecunningham doowanlee charlesdurant dankaine inherentrisks xijinping
World War III is underway! It has not been officially declared, and it is far from being a conventional war, but it has begun. In the past week, ‘mystery drones’ were spotted over three US Military Air Bases in the UK, and over British Aircraft Carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, as it entered the Port of Hamburg. After recent small explosions at DHL warehouses in the UK and Germany, a plane belonging to the parcel delivery firm crashed this morning in Lithuania, as possible Russian involvement is probed. Russia issued warnings that it's prepared to launch a series of cyber attacks on UK and NATO countries, ‘causing electricity blackouts’ and ‘financial disruption’ with ‘existential economic impact’. Polish Special Forces arrested four individuals linked to the Kremlin connected to an arson attack on a mall close to Warsaw. Investigators claim it was a dress rehearsal for a devastating plot to bring down transatlantic airplanes. Two telecoms cables in the Baltic Sea have been severed, including links between Germany and Finland and between Lithuania and Sweden. Incidents in the same waterway, probed as malicious, include damage to a gas pipeline and undersea cables in 2023, and the 2022 explosions of the Nord Sea gas pipelines. Last week, a Russian spy ship was escorted from the Irish Sea after it entered Irish-controlled waters, operated drones, and patrolled an area containing critical energy and internet pipelines and cables. The Head of UK’s intelligence service, MI5, warned that Russian Spies are operating on UK soil at an unprecedented level, on a “mission to generate mayhem” including arson, sabotage and dangerous actions. Earlier this year, cyber attacks by a Kremlin group caused thousands of National Health Service (NHS) appointments and operations to be cancelled. The UK’s Ambulance Service was also targeted. Groups linked to the Kremlin are also behind several large-scale disinformation campaigns in the UK and throughout Europe, causing violent riots and widespread damage. In 2022, Putin issued a warning that revealed his strategy to weaponise winter, with a direct threat to ‘freeze Europe’. His trump card is the supply of oil and gas to Europe from Russia. An equal threat to Europe’s solar, wind and natural gas power supplies is Russia’s involvement in its ‘Grain for Africa’ campaign, which has not only resulted in NATO forces being evicted from key counter-terrorism forward operating bases, but has also gained Putin valuable political support. Russia, North Korea, Iran and China are using the war on Ukraine to jointly conduct ‘Reconnaissance by Fire’ against NATO equipment, weaponry and ammunition, as well as NATO trained Ukrainian and Foreign Legion soldiers. All, while drastically depleting NATO countries’ hardware which is being donated to Ukraine. Make no mistake, we are at war! Russia is conducting asymmetric and hybrid warfare against Ukraine and NATO using repeated nuclear threats to deter a response against tyranny.
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How We Found Bin Laden: The Basics of Foreign Signals Intelligence By Matthew Lynch September 21, 2024 The world watched in disbelief as news broke of Osama Bin Laden’s death in 2011. But how did the US find him? The answer lies in the realm of foreign signals intelligence (SIGINT), a critical element of national security. SIGINT encompasses the collection and analysis of electronically transmitted signals, including communications, radar, and electronic emissions. It’s essentially eavesdropping on a massive scale, relying on sophisticated technology to intercept and decipher information from foreign governments, organizations, and individuals. In Bin Laden’s case, years of SIGINT efforts played a crucial role in his eventual capture. Intelligence agencies tracked his communications, pinpointing his location to a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. This process involved: Interception: Specialized equipment gathered vast amounts of data, including phone calls, internet traffic, and radio transmissions. Decryption: Cryptologists cracked codes and deciphered encrypted messages, revealing sensitive information about Bin Laden’s movements and activities. Analysis: Analysts meticulously pieced together fragments of intelligence, searching for patterns and clues that could lead to his whereabouts. The success of this operation highlights the importance of SIGINT in modern warfare and counter-terrorism. It provides critical insights into the enemy’s plans, capabilities, and intentions.
How We Found Bin Laden: The Basics of Foreign Signals Intelligence - The Tech Edvocate
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Building a Comprehensive 2025 Budget Plan for a Challenging Economic Scenario Key Assumptions • Food Market Prices: Anticipated increase of up to 80% in the first six months. • Payroll and Labor Market: Projected cost increases of 10-20%, driven by wage inflation or heightened labor market competition. 1. Revenue and Expense Forecasting Revenue Projections • Adjust Pricing Strategies: • Assess price elasticity of demand and implement phased price increases to offset rising costs. • Introduce value-added services or bundled pricing to retain customers while justifying higher costs. • Market Trends: • Consider shifts in consumer behavior due to inflation and adjust sales targets. Expense Projections 1. Food Costs: • Plan for up to 80% inflation in food procurement. • Explore opportunities for bulk purchasing or hedging to lock in prices where possible. • Diversify suppliers to mitigate risks of price hikes from specific sources. 2. Labor Costs: • Budget for a 10-20% increase in payroll. • Factor in higher costs for recruiting and retaining talent. • Prioritize automation and upskilling initiatives to optimize productivity. 3. Other Operating Costs: • Reassess discretionary spending and identify areas for cost containment. • Invest in technology to streamline operations and reduce overhead. 2. Cost-Containment Strategies • Food Procurement: • Negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers for better terms. • Reduce waste through improved inventory management and forecasting. • Substitute high-cost items with affordable alternatives where feasible. • Workforce Optimization: • Offer flexible work arrangements to attract talent without excessive salary increases. • Focus on employee retention through enhanced benefits rather than high wage increases. • Energy and Utilities: • Implement energy-saving measures to reduce utility bills. • Evaluate opportunities for transitioning to more cost-efficient systems. 3. Contingency Planning • Emergency Fund: • Allocate a contingency budget to cover unexpected cost spikes. • Scenario Analysis: • Prepare best-case, base-case, and worst-case financial models to remain agile. • Test different inflation and payroll growth scenarios to evaluate potential impacts. 4. Strategic Pricing and Product Offering • Pricing Adjustments: • Implement small, incremental price increases to avoid customer backlash. • Clearly communicate the rationale for price changes, citing market conditions. • Diversification: • Introduce new products or services less dependent on volatile inputs like food. • Customer Retention: • Offer loyalty programs or discounts for bulk purchases to maintain customer base. 5. Monitoring and Reporting • Data-Driven Decision Making: • Use financial dashboards to track expenses and revenues in real time. • Adjust budgets quarterly based on the latest economic data. • Regularly review food price indices, labor market reports, and inflation trends.
World War III is underway! It has not been officially declared, and it is far from being a conventional war, but it has begun. In the past week, ‘mystery drones’ were spotted over three US Military Air Bases in the UK, and over British Aircraft Carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, as it entered the Port of Hamburg. After recent small explosions at DHL warehouses in the UK and Germany, a plane belonging to the parcel delivery firm crashed this morning in Lithuania, as possible Russian involvement is probed. Russia issued warnings that it's prepared to launch a series of cyber attacks on UK and NATO countries, ‘causing electricity blackouts’ and ‘financial disruption’ with ‘existential economic impact’. Polish Special Forces arrested four individuals linked to the Kremlin connected to an arson attack on a mall close to Warsaw. Investigators claim it was a dress rehearsal for a devastating plot to bring down transatlantic airplanes. Two telecoms cables in the Baltic Sea have been severed, including links between Germany and Finland and between Lithuania and Sweden. Incidents in the same waterway, probed as malicious, include damage to a gas pipeline and undersea cables in 2023, and the 2022 explosions of the Nord Sea gas pipelines. Last week, a Russian spy ship was escorted from the Irish Sea after it entered Irish-controlled waters, operated drones, and patrolled an area containing critical energy and internet pipelines and cables. The Head of UK’s intelligence service, MI5, warned that Russian Spies are operating on UK soil at an unprecedented level, on a “mission to generate mayhem” including arson, sabotage and dangerous actions. Earlier this year, cyber attacks by a Kremlin group caused thousands of National Health Service (NHS) appointments and operations to be cancelled. The UK’s Ambulance Service was also targeted. Groups linked to the Kremlin are also behind several large-scale disinformation campaigns in the UK and throughout Europe, causing violent riots and widespread damage. In 2022, Putin issued a warning that revealed his strategy to weaponise winter, with a direct threat to ‘freeze Europe’. His trump card is the supply of oil and gas to Europe from Russia. An equal threat to Europe’s solar, wind and natural gas power supplies is Russia’s involvement in its ‘Grain for Africa’ campaign, which has not only resulted in NATO forces being evicted from key counter-terrorism forward operating bases, but has also gained Putin valuable political support. Russia, North Korea, Iran and China are using the war on Ukraine to jointly conduct ‘Reconnaissance by Fire’ against NATO equipment, weaponry and ammunition, as well as NATO trained Ukrainian and Foreign Legion soldiers. All, while drastically depleting NATO countries’ hardware which is being donated to Ukraine. Make no mistake, we are at war! Russia is conducting asymmetric and hybrid warfare against Ukraine and NATO using repeated nuclear threats to deter a response against tyranny.
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🌐 Breaking: Geopolitical Tensions Escalate in Baltic Sea! 🚨 🔌 Two Strategic Data Cables Damaged - Russia Suspected! In a shocking development, critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea has been compromised, sending shockwaves through international security circles. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius openly suggests potential Russian sabotage, highlighting the region's increasing geopolitical volatility. Key Insights: - 🌍 Strategic Location: Baltic region under intense hybrid warfare tactics - 🔒 NATO Expansion: Sweden and Finland recently joined NATO, escalating tensions - 🕵️ Hybrid Warfare: Attacks range from cyber intrusions to infrastructure manipulation The incident underscores the fragile balance of global cybersecurity and international relations. With Russia's aggressive posture in the region, every infrastructure breach sends a powerful message. What This Means for You: - 💡 Global business leaders must stay alert - 🛡️ Cybersecurity is no longer optional - it's critical - 🌐 Geopolitical risks can impact your organization instantly Stay informed, stay prepared! #GeopoliticalRisks #CyberSecurity #GlobalTensions #InternationalRelations #RussiaUkraineConflict Are you tracking these critical global developments? Comment below! 👇
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1moWell done to the GEXTRECS team! I had the opportunity to follow up your activity online. Keen to see the Final Demonstration next year! EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme