A cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience in the field, Michael Gregg will focus on end point protection, risk management and more as the State of North Dakota's new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Non-citizen travelers will be able to enter the U.S. for any reason via its land borders, beginning on November 8th. Entry will be permitted to travelers adhering to the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) travel guidance.
The newly introduced "My Number" ID cards, equipped with facial recognition authentication, consolidate the personal information of Japanese citizens and residents, aiming to simplify the process of accessing government services like social security and healthcare. Read more about this case study here.
The California Office of Traffic Safety awarded the San Diego Sheriff's Department a $440,000 state grant to improve traffic safety in the city. The grant will fund increased patrols targeting impaired drivers and traffic violations.
Water and wastewater (WWS) facilities are under attack, along with the recent increase in critical infrastructure cyberattacks. A joint statement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) details recent attacks and what WWS systems can do to bolster their cyber defense.
University of Nebraska researchers will study the implementation of smart monitoring technology at various bridges in the state, evaluating the cybersecurity risks of the new instruments and their effects on bridge safety. The Department of Defense will fund the project, which is a collaboration between the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Cybersecurity policy leader Karen Evans has been named the new Managing Director of the Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI). In her role at CRI, Evans will lead the public-private partnerships developed by CRI.
The National Governors Association (NGA) will support four states —California, Connecticut, Illinois and Utah—
as they participate in the nationwide GridEx VI exercise, which reviews and tests energy emergency preparedness through a simulated coordinated cyber and physical incident on the electrical grid.
The New Windsor Police Department employs body worn cameras to document patrol officer interactions and detective interviews on the street. Find out more in this exclusive case study.
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