What is a
Cyberbiosecurity
Threat?
"Cyberbiosecurity threats are defined as having a biological effect, either degrading or altering the biological function itself.
In fact, the most devastating cyberbiosecurity attacks are those that employ a cheap, accessible, deniable digital channel to erode the trust and integrity of the biological layer."​
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Understanding the Cyberbiosecurity Threat
by Charles Fracchia, BIO-ISAC Board Chair,
originally published in Defense Dossier at AFPC
Mobilizing for Cyberbiosecurity
Today's Efforts
In January 2023, BIO-ISAC was asked to host an workshop for federal government agencies regarding the key issue areas and risks in the bioeconomy. Together with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, BIO-ISAC hosted an event for more than 125 individuals from 14 government agencies covering the security risk realities of biomanufacturing, genomic data, hardware/software, supply chain, agriculture, and workforce.
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In Spring 2023, BIO-ISAC hosted a table-top training exercise with an expanded audience of government agency participants with its founding member, the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory focused on cyberbiosecurity, the report, "Going Viral" is available.
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In Fall 2024, BIO-ISAC will join the U.S. Department of State on a three nationstate tour discussing the bioeconomy and the need for cyberbiosecurity principles in global trade and commerce relationships.
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In February 2025, BIO-ISAC will host the first-ever Cyberbiosecurity Summit in Maryland, convening leaders from around the world to discuss the unintended consequences of leaving the bioeconomy, and cyberbiosecurity, unaddressed.
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Additional events continue to be requested, organized, and mobilized. To express interest in participation or sponsorship, please contact BIO-ISAC directly.
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