09/21/2026
CIS had a big week in the news. Here is a quick look at what was covered:
Our pilot with OpenAI continues to attract attention for exploring how AI can strengthen cyber defense for government and critical infrastructure.
TJ Sayers spoke with regional media about the cyber attack in Springfield, MA, offering expert insight on why schools remain such a frequent target.
Randy Rose appeared on the ZeroSum podcast for a deep-dive conversation on the front lines of SLTT cybersecurity.
John Cohen discussed the post-9/11 threat landscape and the role of AI on CBN, which aired across 32 partner stations.
And Marc Sachs shared his 9/11 story and path to becoming the first Director of Cyber Programs at DHS.
On the product side, we released the CIS MCP Server Benchmark this week.
Head to our website for more details: https://bit.ly/4y6sFXV