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CYBER.ORG launches K-12 HBCU feeder program to grow and diversify the national cybersecurity workforce

April 29, 2021

CYBER.ORG announced the kickoff of a new pilot program created to recruit a diverse body of K-12 students to pursue undergraduate cybersecurity degrees and bolster the U.S. cybersecurity workforce. Through a $250,000 grant provided by the National Security Agency (NSA), CYBER.ORG will develop a K-12 feeder program for Grambling State University (GSU) in Northern Louisiana, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and the first university in the state to create a cybersecurity undergraduate degree. The goal is to replicate this model between school districts and HBCU’s across the country.

Pima Community College invests in patrolling robot

Arizona community college deploys robot for security patrolling

April 28, 2021

Pima Community College, a comprehensive two-year institution serving students and employers throughout Pima County in Arizona and beyond, has deployed a robot for campus patrolling, saving security costs.

Hofstra Geraldine Hart takes over as Director of Campus Safety

Geraldine Hart named Hofstra University’s Director of Public Safety

April 16, 2021

Geraldine Hart, currently the Suffolk County Police commissioner, will become Hofstra University’s next Director of Public Safety in June.

Bowdoin college earns public safety and security accreditation

Bowdoin College's Office of Safety and Security earns accreditation from IACLEA

April 15, 2021

Maine's Bowdoin College announced that its Office of Safety and Security achieved accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).

Mike Matranga launches M6 Global Defense

Mike Matranga launches M6 Global to serve K-12 communities, universities, corporate environments, etc.

April 14, 2021

A 2020 Most Influential in Security, Michael Matranga announced the launch of M6 Global, a team of the nation’s top security and emotional intelligence experts, to provide holistic plans for safe communities and workplaces.

Education sector experiencing cyber incidents or attacks more than any other vertical

Educational organizations are hit by phishing attacks targeting cloud data more than any other vertical

April 13, 2021

According to new data, the educational sector is being hit by phishing attacks (along with other types of cyberattacks) more than other verticals.

University of Kentucky healthcare emergency departments implement additional security procedures and technology amid national violence

University of Kentucky's Emergency Departments implement additional security measures

April 8, 2021

In response to increasing reports of national violence, UK and UK HealthCare officials have put additional security measures in place.

Vanderbilt public safety team aims to remind students and staff its there for them amid national incidents of violence and social unrest

Vanderbilt University Public Safety creates outreach amid national incidents of violence and social unrest

April 8, 2021

The Vanderbilt University Public Safety team is reminding students and staff that it exists to keep them as safe as possible and provide a welcoming educational environment.

IRS warns university students and staff of email scam

March 31, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service recently warned of an ongoing IRS-impersonation scam that appears to primarily target educational institutions, including students and staff who have ".edu" email addresses.

Clop ransomware gang breaches University of Colorado and University of Miami

March 25, 2021

Clop ransomware group has allegedly hacked the grades and social security numbers for students at the University of Colorado and patient data of the University of Miami.

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Security measures today tend to focus on controlling access, albeit with limitations. Many organizations, for example, know how many people have entered a secure location, but not how many have left.