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Biometrics Institute Wants to Demystify Biometrics

July 25, 2019

The Biometrics Institute is calling for a balanced dialogue to demystify biometrics, with the release of the results of its Biometrics Institute Industry Survey.

Legislation Introduced to Strengthen Wireless Networks to Withstand Wildfires and Disasters

July 25, 2019

Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) introduced the Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters (WIRED) Act, legislation to allow states to require wireless companies to deploy resilient infrastructure in order for cellphone networks to better withstand disasters.

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Legislation Introduced to Decriminalize Marijuana

July 25, 2019

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler and Sen. Kamala Harris are introducing a bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.

Bushland, Tex. Schools to Drug Test Students in 7th Grade

July 25, 2019

Students of a Texas school district must drug tests before they are allowed to take part in certain extracurricular activities.

60% Rise in Consumers Hit by Password Stealers in 2019

July 25, 2019

Kaspersky has uncovered a significant rise in the use of malware designed to harvest consumers’ digital data, known as password stealers.

UPS Wants Drone Deliveries to Hospitals

July 24, 2019

UPS said it created a new subsidiary called UPS Flight Forward to construct its drone deliveries service.

NSA to Launch Cybersecurity Directorate

July 24, 2019

The National Security Agency (NSA) will establish a Cybersecurity Directorate that redefines its cybersecurity mission, according to the NSA website.

DHS Announces $35 Million for Terrorism Prevention and Counterterrorism Research

July 24, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced $35 million in funding opportunities for a new DHS Center of Excellence (COE) for Terrorism Prevention and Counterterrorism Research (TPCR).

SANS to Host Cybersecurity Training Event in Northern Virginia

July 24, 2019

SANS Institute announced SANS Northern VA Fall – Reston 2019, taking place September 30 - October 5.

2018 was Busiest Year for U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline

July 24, 2019

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) received more calls, online chats, and texts, also known as “contacts”, in 2018 than in any other year since the organization’s inception.