David J. Hickton

Dec 14, 2024 | thehill.com | David J. Hickton |Mark Montgomery

When the 119th Congress convenes in January, it must modernize the U.S. government’s approach to cybersecurity. This is not only about defending our national security; it is about growing our economic prosperity and ensuring the American way of life. This next Congress sits at an uncomfortable crossroads in our collective cyber defense. Threats are growing in frequency and complexity, yet there will be a congressional cyber brain drain. Deep, bipartisan expertise from Reps.

Nov 3, 2024 | post-gazette.com | David J. Hickton |Chavaysha Chaney

When I make the drive from Penn Hills to my mother’s house in Aliquippa, I am greeted by a long flight of stairs and a daunting task — carrying pallets of bottled water to her kitchen on the second floor. Like many people in my hometown, my mother, my siblings, and my extended family won’t use the water to cook, much less drink. They know the water is delivered through crumbling lead pipes, and is not safe to have in their bodies.

Aug 12, 2024 | bipc.com | Michael McLaughlin |David J. Hickton |Harvey Rishikof |Dina Temple-Raston

Stay Informed We follow industry news and trends so you can stay ahead of the game. Subscribe to receive emails regarding policies and findings that impact you and your business. Already a subscriber and want to update your preferences? Click here. Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh, PA The upcoming U.S. elections will shape critical policies, but face threats of disinformation and foreign interference.

Apr 11, 2024 | thehill.com | David J. Hickton

Last month, I joined a panel at the University College Dublin brainstorming applications of emergent AI capabilities in responding to future pandemics. The technological potential is wildly exciting, especially with memories of COVID-19 still fresh. But there is a distinct danger in thinking we can just innovate our way out of problems.

Mar 1, 2024 | post-gazette.com | David J. Hickton

Butler County announced last week that their systems were hacked back in October 2023, exposing the personal data — names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and taxpayer identifications — of many residents. The Aliquippa Water Authority was the victim of a cyberattack last December. In January, Washington County reportedly paid $346,687 to Russian hackers behind a ransomware attack on its systems.