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Because of the risk of mag stripes being read and copied, Spain will begin replacing existing credit cards with fingerprint biometrics cards in 2024.

President Biden nominated Cara L. Abercrombie for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition. Abercrombie has worked in the office since 2003.

The DHS released the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). The QHSR assesses changes to threats facing the nation since the last review.

The war between Russia and Ukraine is the first time two countries are seen waging a physical war while also engaging in open cyber conflict.  

Multiple bills were signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer targeting the rise in gun violence including safe gun storage and background checks.

As abortion access is debated within the United States, concerns have risen over the ability to protect patient privacy, including on mobile devices.

New joint guidance by CISA and other governmental agencies prompts software manufacturers to ship products that are secure-by-design and -default.

The New York Police Department is welcoming a new “canine” to its team, a robot dog.

Ensuring digitized voting data remains secure from the time to someone votes until the election is over remains an international concern.

In an effort to disrupt the fentanyl supply chain, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a new plan to stop the production and sale of fentanyl.