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Following the fatal shooting at The Covenant School in Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee announced school safety actions added to existing legislation.

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will partner with the city of Providence to increase safety at Kennedy Plaza.

It has been a year since CIRCIA was signed into law by President Biden and security leaders are sharing their thoughts on the legislation.

An executive order was signed by President Biden prohibiting the use of commercial spyware that pose risks to national security or human rights. 

The U.S. and Costa Rica will collaborate on cybersecurity with the U.S. planning to provide $25M to strengthen Costa Rica’s digital infrastructure.

Iowa school districts have been the target of several "swatting calls" referencing an alleged active shooter on/near the school's campus.

Pennsylvania State Police Captain Michaelann Andrusiak was appointed as Director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security.    

Susan Ferensic has been named as the assistant director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate (WMDD) at FBI Headquarters.

In response to the IRS warning against tax-based phishing attempts, the city of Philadelphia released cybersecurity recommendations to protect data.

Recently signed legislation will require state agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents within 72 hours of an incident.