Plato observed that those who tell the stories rule society. Today, some of the world’s most powerful technology leaders are telling a remarkably consequential story about artificial intelligence—and increasingly, they are talking not about what AI can do, but about who will control intelligence, compute, labor, and ultimately national power. I reviewed the recent public...Read More
Today we face a complex and evolving cognitive environment. Our adversaries are becoming more capable and remain committed to attacking, undermining, and ultimately supplanting American influence and leadership on the global stage. The tools available to them—enabled by AI and other emerging technologies—add speed, access, and influence that were difficult to imagine in the past....Read More
The IPA Hawaii Chapter is inviting information professionals, colleagues, and friends to join them for a special Meet & Greet during INFOPAC 2026 on August 31st, 2026. The event is an opportunity to connect with information professionals from INFOPAC and around the world, exchange ideas, and build relationships within the broader information professional community. Whether...Read More
The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is excited to showcase the working agenda for the APEX 2026 Cognitive Security Education Conference, taking place September 8-9, 2026, at the Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center in Reston, Virginia. Over two days, attendees will engage with distinguished military leaders, government officials, academic researchers, and industry experts as they explore...Read More
July 20, 2026 Information Professionals Association Honors Lieutenant Colonel Brian D. Bevan with the Order of Hermes (Silver) The Information Professionals Association (IPA) proudly announces that Lieutenant Colonel Brian D. Bevan has been awarded the Order of Hermes (Silver) in recognition of his distinguished career and exceptional contributions to Information Operations, military deception, and the...Read More
In May 1942, the U.S. Navy needed to confirm where the Imperial Japanese fleet was heading. Commander Joseph Rochefort’s team at Station HYPO instructed the garrison at Midway Atoll to broadcasta fake, unencrypted radio message complaining about a broken water distillation plant. Within hours, U.S. operators intercepted a Japanese transmission reporting that target “AF” was...Read More
Colleagues and Fellow IPA Members, As I begin my tenure as President of IPA, I want to reach out directly to all of you. You are the backbone and continuity of IPA. Your expertise, experience, commitment to our mission, and, most importantly, your insights into future challenges and opportunities are invaluable. I would like to...Read More
The Predictive Soldier: How the Brain’s Internal Models Shape Threat Detection—and Why That Matters for Cognitive Security Here’s something that might surprise you: two soldiers can walk down the same street, in the same city, under the same conditions, and literally see different things. Not because one is more alert or better trained, but because...Read More
The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for APEX 2026! APEX 2026 brings together students, educators, researchers, practitioners, and institutional partners to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping Operations in the Information Environment and to advance education, research, and professional development in the field of Cognitive Security. This...Read More
Advancing Cognitive Security Through Education, Research, and Professional Practice September 8–9, 2026 | Reston, Virginia As governments, militaries, industries, and societies confront increasingly sophisticated influence operations, disinformation campaigns, and cognitive warfare activities, the need for cognitive security education, research, and professional development has never been greater. Hosted by the Information Professionals Association (IPA), APEX 2026...Read More
