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THOUGHTS ON CYBER WARFARE

Laptop Donation

🎖️Fantastic Laptop donation from Cetark Corp, Canada🇨🇦, and the Cyber Security Forum Initiative, USA🇺🇸. 11 laptops were donated to cadets in the Army ROTC (Official Page) Early Commissioning Program at Valley Forge Military Academy & College. These laptops, equipped with advanced cyber tools, enhance cadet expertise in defensive and offensive cyberspace operations. 💪

📸 Isaac de Souza, Dr. Paul de Souza, Dr. Bob Smith, and Professor Leo Kennedy are in the photograph from left to right.
𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑚𝑦 𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝐼𝑠𝑎𝑎𝑐 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑉𝑖𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑡𝑜 𝑃𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑠𝑦𝑙𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡! 🙂

Working with Valley Forge’s cyber educators, the key to enhancing American digital security has been immensely fulfilling. We are honored to support their essential mission. The Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program, available only to four Military Junior Colleges, accelerates cadet commissioning into the U.S. Army in two years, offering scholarships.

👏We thank Jatinder Mann for his role in this donation drive. This highlights the strong camaraderie between our Canadian and American cybersecurity communities.

👏Special acknowledgment goes to Mark Kelton, whose initial idea sparked this generous initiative. Collaborating with Mark is always rewarding.

👏We also thank David Simpson for diligently assembling the necessary hardware and software.

👏Finally, a big thank you to Isaac de Souza and Gabriel Cargo for their meticulous work troubleshooting the laptops and ensuring they are fully operational. Your dedication is outstanding!

👏Thank you, Stephanie Helgeson, Marianne Jimenez, and the team!

🎓hashtag#VFMC has earned the prestigious Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation from the hashtag#NSA and hashtag#DHS. This is a unique accolade among two-year institutions and junior military colleges.
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Filed under: Cybersecurity

COBWEBS and OSINT – MILITARY BRIEFING

🇺🇸Today, I briefed the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, on 🕸️ Cobwebs Technologies, advanced #OSINT methodologies, and emerging #APTs of interest. Engaging with our nation’s cyberdefenders is always a profound honor.🎖️

🕸️ #Cobwebs 🇮🇱 stands at the forefront of AI-powered OSINT. Cobwebs Technologies‘ suite of solutions embodies the pinnacle of innovation in cyber intelligence. They are consistently recognized for their excellence and capacity to address complex #CTI challenges.

The cornerstone of a robust national defense strategy hinges on the intelligence we gather and how effectively we leverage that data. Cobwebs Technologies, a leader in AI-powered open-source intelligence, is exemplary in this domain. The company’s advanced suite of solutions is at the forefront, driving #CTI evolution with precision and innovation. Their recognized excellence in deciphering complex cyber threats can significantly empower Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs).

By partnering with such pioneering intelligence platforms, we can equip our Cyber Protection Teams with actionable insights that preempt threats and fortify our cyber resilience. As we integrate sophisticated #OSINT tools and methodologies from industry leaders like Cobwebs Technologies, we enhance our ability to inform, defend, and counteract adversarial cyber activities. This fulfills our mission to defend from a well-informed, intelligence-driven stance. This synergy is indispensable for our ongoing success in the cyber theater and protecting our American national interests.

A very special thanks to Dan SorensenDr. Christine de SouzaIsaac de SouzaStephen LernerJohnmichael O’HareUdi LevyOmri TimiankerEyal BacharJosh Cohen, and the team! #USAFUnited States Air ForceAir National Guard

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Bio

Dr. Paul de Souza is the founder of the Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI). Dr. de Souza has over 20 years of cybersecurity experience. He is faculty at George Washington University and has worked as the Chief Security Engineer for AT&T, where he designed and approved secure networks for MSS (Managed Security Services). Dr. de Souza also worked as a security engineer for Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and U.S. Robotics. He has consulted for several governments, military organizations, and private institutions across the globe. He served as a Federal Director of Training and Education for Norman Data Defense Systems.

Dr. de Souza serves as a CENTRIC (Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence & Organized Crime Research) Visiting Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University, U.K., and as a Guest Lecturer at the Swedish Defence University (SEDU) Försvarshögskolanand; former Institute of World Politics Board of Advisors for the Cyber Intelligence Initiative (Ci2) in Washington, D.C.; and served as an Advisor for the MCPA (Military Cyber Professionals Association). He is a Cyber SME NATO Instructor and an Order of Thor Medal recipient.

He is a Negev Hi-Tech Faculty Startup Accelerator Advisor for Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, and an Advisory Board member at IntellCorp (Lisbon, Portugal – Counter-Terrorism/Counter-Intelligence/Cyber). He has been a Visiting Research Fellow at the National Security Studies, Tel Aviv University, Israel (INSS) – Cyber Security and Military & Strategic Affairs Programs. He has completed the Executive Program in Counter-Terrorism Studies from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya in Israel. He is also a Cybersecurity Exec Ed alum at Harvard Kennedy School. He serves as an American Public University Ambassador, a Cybersecurity Programs Advisory Board Member at Capitol Technology University, and a Professor of Cyber Threat Intelligence at The University of Georgia, Tbilisi.

Dr. de Souza has a master’s degree in National Security Studies (M.A.) with a concentration in Terrorism from American Military University, West Virginia, and a Ph.D. in Critical Infrastructure from Capitol Technology University, Maryland

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