Cognitive Security Institute

In the age of AI, your mind is the last line of defense. Sophisticated adversary strategies blend state and criminal tactics in order to target everyday citizens and organizations of all sizes. Large models can mass produce convincing deepfakes and hyper-personalized phishing at near-zero cost. Digital threats increasingly manipulate decisions, destabilize society, and erode trust. We protect what makes us human: our ability to think for ourselves. By unifying taxonomy, telemetry, and talent through research, collaboration, and education, we build proactive defenses against cognitive exploitation to empower a more resilient, informed society. Our goal is to ensure the mind remains our greatest asset, not our greatest vulnerability. To learn more visit We also share our insights/thoughts on cutting-edge research through our CSI Talks series. Explore our talks at