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UWF Center for Cybersecurity Launches Cybersecurity for All® Program

August 19, 2019

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity is launching the Cybersecurity for All® program, a program to enhance readiness for evolving cybersecurity work roles and address the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor Awarded Funds for Security Services

August 19, 2019

Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-IN) announced that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded grants through the Port Security Grant Program to assist the Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor.

Ransomware Attack Hits 20 Local Texas Government Agencies

August 19, 2019

A ransomware attack has hit at least 20 local government entities in Texas.

NY Governor Cuomo Introduces Domestic Terrorism Law to Include Mass Violence Motivated By Hate

August 16, 2019

NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo advanced a first-in-the-nation domestic terrorism law to include mass violence motivated by hate.

Natural Catastrophes Account for $40 Billion in Economic Losses in First Half of 2019

August 16, 2019

Global economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in the first half of 2019 amounted to $44 billion, according to Swiss Re Institute's preliminary sigma estimates.

Human Factor is a Persistent Cybersecurity Threat, Survey Says

August 16, 2019

A new survey says that people consider malicious insiders (30 percent) and human error (25 percent) to be the two top cybersecurity threats.

University of Utah to Hire Chief Safety Officer; Will Invest $1 Million for Campus Safety

August 16, 2019

The University of Utah will hire a chief safety officer and will invest $1 million in campus safety initiatives.

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Universal Background Check Bill Introduced by Wisconsin State Democrats

August 15, 2019

Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Attorney General Josh Kaul, Rep. Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) and Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) announce LRB-3949, a bill that aims to require background checks for those purchasing or transferring firearms.

8CHAN Owner Subpoenaed For Testimony Regarding Mass Shootings

August 15, 2019

The Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Ranking Member Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) issued a subpoena to Jim Watkins, the owner of the website 8chan, for testimony related to the Committee’s ongoing oversight work on countering extremist content on social media platforms

More Than 4.1 Billion Records Exposed in 2019

August 15, 2019

More than 3,800 data breaches were reported from January through June 30, exposing over 4.1 billion records, according to the 2019 MidYear Data Breach Quickview Report.