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Texas schools eligible receive emergency preparedness software and hardware through grant partnership

Member colleges and school districts can apply for the Alertus Grant beginning February 1

February 9, 2021

Alertus Technologies announced a partnership with the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) to offer an emergency preparedness grant to Texas schools in need of enhancing their safety and notification systems. The grant, valued up to $75,000, will be offered to one qualified member of the TCEA.

CISA announces extension of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force

Extension will allow the Task Force to continue its work as outlined in its recently released Year 2 Report and position itself to support the supply chain risk management imperative in 2021

February 9, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a six-month extension of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force. The Task Force, chaired by CISA and the Information Technology (IT) and Communications Sector Coordinating Councils, is a public-private partnership composed of a diverse range of representatives from large and small private sector organizations charged with identifying challenges and devising workable solutions and recommendations for managing risks to the global ICT supply chain.

Singapore's Changi Airport Group to enhance security operations

February 8, 2021

Singapore’s Changi Airport Group, one of the most innovative and technologically advanced airports in the world, will be upgrading and enhancing its security system.

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Hospitality security adjusts to COVID-19 constraints

While COVID-19 has slowed the hospitality industry, security plays a more pivotal role than ever and the ongoing pandemic is challenging security professionals to adjust and adapt to new rules and procedures.

Adam Stone

February 8, 2021

While COVID-19 has slowed the hospitality industry, security plays a more pivotal role than ever and the ongoing pandemic is challenging security professionals to adjust and adapt to new rules and procedures. And yet, as the pandemic and challenging economy continues, security departments within the hospitality industry are increasingly tasked to do more with less.

Georgia schools have new audit program from Emergency Affairs and Homeland Security for schools

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency starts new school security and safety program

February 5, 2021

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency started a new program to help schools identify physical security vulnerabilities at their facilities and improve safety and threat response protocols.

Marlon Lynch assumes role as chief of police at Michigan State University

Marlon Lynch named next Chief of Police at Michigan State University

February 4, 2021

Michigan State University has chosen Marlon Lynch to serve as the university’s next chief of police. Lynch, an MSU alum who has worked in law enforcement for nearly 25 years, will also hold the title of vice president for public safety.

What local officials and first responders need to know to address pressing emergency communication challenges

February 4, 2021

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave) announced the findings of its 2021 Emergency Communication and Public Safety Trust Survey, which showed a general lack of trust in information the public receives from local officials and a lack of confidence in states’ abilities to successfully distribute the coronavirus vaccine.

Brian Harrell joins LookingGlass Advisory Board

February 4, 2021

Vice president and Chief Security Officer (CSO) at AVANGRID, Brian Harrell joins the Advisory Board at threat intelligence company LookingGlass.

Business leaders' top 10 risk concerns over the next decade

Global survey of business leaders reveals pandemic-associated risks are currently top-of-mind, while technology disruptions and the future of work are concerns for the next decade

February 3, 2021

Board members and C-suite executives around the globe are most concerned in 2021 with risks associated with COVID-19-related government policies and regulations, economic conditions that may restrict growth and market conditions that may continue to impact customer demand, according to a new survey from Protiviti and North Carolina State University. Amid these near-term headwinds, when asked about top concerns through 2030, business leaders cite challenges that ultimately ladder up to talent. High ranking risks – including the adoption of technology that requires new or upgraded skills, rapid innovation that threatens business models and the reimagining of creative strategies – point to a need to attract and retain top talent and invest in reskilling and upskilling workforces to ensure agility and resilience in the future.

Alejandro Mayorkas sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security

February 3, 2021

Alejandro Mayorkas was officially sworn in as the seventh Secretary of Homeland Security. Secretary Mayorkas took the oath this afternoon after the Senate voted to confirm him. As Secretary of Homeland Security, Mayorkas now leads the third largest federal department in the United States, which includes the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the United States Secret Service.