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Cybersecurity legislation from the European Union, the Digital Services Act, has wider implications for global online fraud and misinformation mitigation campaigns.

The U.S. federal government has released a list of recommendations for counter-drone security measures and legislation at the national level.

Bob Lord, former Chief Security Officer of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), has been named as the new Senior Technical Advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Seven security organizations, including ASIS International and the National Association of State Fire Marshals, have sent a letter to Virginia legislature concerning conflicts of interest in a study group focusing on the use of active shooter prevention hardware in public buildings.

Tom Patterson, cybersecurity expert and author, has joined the Board of Directors at Secured Communications.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released 2021 mortality data, noting COVID-19 as the third leading underlying cause of death in the United States for the year.

New York City combats traffic violence and deaths with bike lane hardening, pedestrian walkways and bus lane designation, as well as restructuring the on-street parking systems.

U.S. President Joe Biden announced a state of national emergency, declaring that Russian vessels can no longer enter U.S. ports.

As climate change causes sea levels to rise, Florida communities can benefit from LiDAR mapping to predict storm surges and flood risk, aiding severe weather and disaster preparedness.

The Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council will work to identify school safety concerns and develop security strategies to address them. Students across Ohio can take part in the council and determine how to engage their peers in school safety.