In February 2022, many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were targeted by bomb threats. Leaders of those institutions can now apply for campus safety grants to protect their communities from security threats.
The cybersecurity threats posed by Russia have been top of mind since prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. From critical infrastructure shutdowns to ransomware, what implications does the conflict hold for cybersecurity?
Former emergency communications leader Mel Maier has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International.
Michigan House Bill 5701 aims to legalize temporary door locking devices and systems for use in K-12 settings. This could have a dangerous effect on school safety, according to security leaders.
Ken Ferrante, former Hoboken Chief of Police, has been named Public Safety Director of the New Jersey city. He will oversee the Hoboken Police Department, Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Management (OEM).
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Eric Goldstein outlined CISA's top cyber defense priorities, including defending against cyberattacks, zero trust and more.
Following warnings from DHS and CISA about potential Russian cyberattacks on U.S. organizations, the Senate has passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022.
The Institute of Pervasive Cybersecurity at Boise State University has introduced its Cyberdome initiative in partnership with Stellar Cyber, which aims to reduce rural cyber risk and expand the cybersecurity workforce in Idaho.
The Pandemic Response Insights and Recommendations whitepaper by the Sequoia Project’s Emergency Preparedness Information Workgroup (EPIW) suggests ways for security leaders to further their COVID-19 pandemic response.