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NATO's HEIST Consortium to Enhance Global Internet Resilience

3/21/2025

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The HEIST Consortium, backed by NATO, is on a mission to bolster internet resilience by merging undersea cables with satellite technology. Spearheaded by Cornell University researchers, this initiative targets vulnerable nations like Iceland, which depend on limited connections. Testing kicks off this year, paving the way for a rollout in two years to strengthen global internet reliability.

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The HEIST Consortium, backed by NATO, is on a mission to bolster internet resilience by merging undersea cables with satellite technology. Spearheaded by Cornell University researchers, this initiative targets vulnerable nations like Iceland, which depend on limited connections. Testing kicks off this year, paving the way for a rollout in two years to strengthen global internet reliability.