Event Brief
USAF seeks stronger cyber defense for critical infrastructure
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: The Air Force is strengthening its cyber defenses both on and off base for critical infrastructure such as water and electrical power. Industry experts are urging additional, specialized dedicated microgrids offsite to help sustain USAF operations in the event of a total blackout caused by cyberattacks.
WHO: Air Force; industry experts
WHAT: Air Force cyber-defense efforts for critical infrastructure, with experts calling for dedicated offsite microgrids to maintain operations during a cyberattack blackout.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To improve protection of critical infrastructure and maintain USAF operations if cyberattacks cause a total blackout.
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