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Arab News
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi Border Guard, SCIHL drive humanitarian progress at Riyadh event
RIYADH: A course aiming to promote awareness of international humanitarian law and enhance its implementation in Saudi Arabia took place on Wednesday in Riyadh. The Introduction to International Humanitarian Law course was organized by the Kingdom's national Standing Committee of International Humanitarian Law, or SCIHL, in partnership with the General Directorate of Border Guard, with the participation of more than 500 military and civilian personnel. The three-day course took place at the Border Guard headquarters and included a series of specialized lectures addressing key topics such as cyber operations within the framework of international humanitarian law and the role of civilian and military media in times of armed conflict. The program also featured a high-level panel discussion titled 'The Importance of Enforcing International Humanitarian Law at the National Level,' delivered by a select group of experts. SCIHL secretary-general counselor, Abdullah Al-Ruwaili, told Arab News that the diverse attendance reflected the high level of confidence participants place in the professionalism of the organizing bodies, particularly the SCIHL and the General Directorate of Border Guards. Al-Ruwaili said that the relevance and timing of the course — amid escalating challenges related to conflicts and emerging technologies — were key factors behind the significant turnout. The diversity of the course's themes — encompassing legal, cyber and media aspects — played a key role in drawing a wide audience of practitioners and stakeholders, according to the secretary general. The interactive approach and the participation of prominent experts fostered a rich environment for dialogue and the exchange of expertise, Al-Ruwaili said. He said that confidence in the professionalism of the organizing bodies and their commitment to the quality of content and outcomes were among the key factors behind the engagement and positive feedback from participants. The joint organization of the course by the SCIHL and the Border Guard stands as a distinguished example of national institutional synergy in the implementation of international humanitarian law, he added. By combining the committee's legal and academic expertise with the directorate's provision of a practical, field-based setting for in-depth dialogue, the initiative successfully integrated theoretical frameworks with real-world application — substantially enhancing the quality and impact of the training content, Al-Ruwaili said. 'This collaboration stands as a testament to the Border Guard's dedication to strengthening its capabilities in accordance with international humanitarian values and principles. It represents a leading example of synergy between legal and security institutions — one that holds potential for broader application across various sectors,' Al-Ruwaili said. The joint organization of the course by the SCIHL and the Border Guard stands as a distinguished example of national institutional synergy in the implementation of international humanitarian law, he added. By combining the committee's legal and academic expertise with the directorate's provision of a practical, field-based setting for in-depth dialogue, the initiative successfully integrated theoretical frameworks with real-world application — substantially enhancing the quality and impact of the training content, Al-Ruwaili said. 'This collaboration stands as a testament to the Border Guard's dedication to strengthening its capabilities in accordance with international humanitarian values and principles. It represents a leading example of synergy between legal and security institutions — one that holds potential for broader application across various sectors,' Al-Ruwaili said.
TechCrunch
14-07-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Trump administration to spend $1 billion on ‘offensive' hacking operations
The Trump administration, through the Department of Defense, plans to spend $1 billion over the next four years on what it calls 'offensive cyber operations.' The provision in Trump's landmark One Big Beautiful Bill does not say what those 'offensive cyber operations' are, nor what specific tools or software would qualify. The budget does note that the money will go towards enhancing and improving the capabilities of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which operates in the Asia-Pacific region, including China, the U.S.' biggest geopolitical rival. The move to spend a billion on cyber comes as the newly passed budget also slashed a billion from the U.S.' cyber defense budget, at a time when the U.S. faces ongoing cyber threats from China. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat and long-standing member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that the provision also comes as the Trump administration cut funding for defensive cybersecurity programs, including gutting the U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA and its budget. The cuts have been only in part rolled back after a federal court ruled the firing of 130 employees unlawful. 'The Trump administration has slashed funding for cybersecurity and government technology and left our country wide open to attack by foreign hackers,' Wyden said in an emailed statement to TechCrunch. 'Vastly expanding U.S. government hacking is going to invite retaliation — not just against federal agencies, but also rural hospitals, local governments and private companies who don't stand a chance against nation-state hackers.' Offensive cyber operations can describe a wide range of targeted hacks against U.S. adversaries, which include the use of zero-day exploits — unknown flaws in software that give their operators the ability to hack into a target's device — or the deployment of spyware, which can be used to steal data from a person. But these operations can also include more everyday components needed to support those operations, such as setting up the infrastructure needed to carry out cyberattacks, intelligence gathering, such as collecting or buying internet traffic (known as 'netflow'), and more. Techcrunch event Save up to $475 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $450 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW Spokespeople from the White House and the Department of Defense acknowledged receipt, but did not respond to a request for comment.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vice Admiral Kelly Aeschbach, USN (Ret.) Joins Academy Securities' Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group
NEW YORK, July 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation's first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Vice Admiral Kelly Aeschbach to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group. Vice Admiral Kelly Aeschbach is a globally recognized leader in cyber operations, intelligence, and space strategy with more than 34 years of distinguished service in the United States Navy. A combat veteran, Vice Admiral Aeschbach completed multiple deployments in the Pacific and Middle East regions. In her final assignment, she served as Commander of Naval Information Forces where she was the Navy's lead Information Warfare Officer. She was responsible for the training and development of over 20,000 personnel delivering critical information-related capabilities for the Navy and Department of Defense. "We are honored to welcome Vice Admiral Aeschbach to our Advisory Board," said Academy's Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. "Her wide breadth of knowledge and experience across the full spectrum of information warfare and national security will help us deliver invaluable insights to our team and to the clients we serve." Vice Admiral Aeschbach commented on joining the firm: "It's an honor to join the highly respected Academy Securities team. I look forward to advising clients on how to navigate this complex geopolitical environment." Vice Admiral Aeschbach holds a B.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University and an M.B.A. from San Diego State University. She is a Fellow of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and a graduate of the MIT Seminar XXI Program. She has served on multiple advisory boards for cybersecurity, intelligence, and electronic warfare, and has contributed to interagency intelligence and risk governance efforts. "Vice Admiral Aeschbach's forward-thinking approach to emerging threats in cyber and space make her a vital addition to our Advisory Board," said Academy's Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. "We're excited to have her on our team." About Academy Securities Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and a preeminent veteran owned investment bank with strengths in capital markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel, fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth financial services experience in global capital markets. We are mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our clients' success. Academy is our nation's first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available at View source version on Contacts Academy SecuritiesMichael Boyd, 646-736-3995Chief Compliance Officermboyd@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
National Post
27-06-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Spy agency says it doesn't just go after extremists' computers. It also goes after their online reputation
OTTAWA — Canada's cyberintelligence agency doesn't just go after violent extremist group leaders' computers and networks, it also attacks their reputation, credibility and trustworthiness to undermine them, according to a new report. Article content In its latest annual report published Friday, the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) offered new detail about what it does during an 'active cyber operation'. Article content Article content Article content 'Using a multi-faceted approach that targeted VEOs' technical infrastructure and online presence, CSE conducted active cyber operations to damage the credibility and influence of key group leaders, reducing their ability to inspire and lead,' reads the report. Article content The operations also aimed to 'weaken trust and reduce cohesion between leaders and followers, undermining the unity and strength of these organizations,' the report continues. Article content Article content Article content 'It's difficult for me to get into details about the actual techniques that are being used, because if we share those techniques, then that impacts them and the effectiveness decreases,' Walshe said.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Parsons announces $137M ceiling value contract for cyber operations
Parsons (PSN) announced that the company was awarded a $137M ceiling value contract by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency for cyber operations. The single award was issued under the Assessment, Exercise, Modeling and Simulation, and Support indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity multiple award task order contract with a one-year base period of performance and four one-year option periods plus one six-month option period and is new work for the company. Parsons will provide specialized cyber operations capabilities including cyber assessments and subject matter experts supporting cyber operations, development, analysis, and research. Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Read More on PSN: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Parsons awarded $169.5M contract by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Parsons awarded $94.5M ceiling value task order under ABAD IDIQ contract Parsons Secures New $1.2 Billion Financing Package Parsons management to meet with KeyBanc Parsons price target lowered to $80 from $90 at Goldman Sachs Sign in to access your portfolio
