Stating It Clearly: New York announces its first statewide cybersecurity strategy

By Editor|2023-08-15T12:24:20+00:00August 15th, 2023|

Looking to help build up the state’s cyberdefenses, the government of New York has announced its first statewide cybersecurity strategy. With the state having recently suffered numerous cyberattacks on schools, municipalities, and healthcare systems, the [...]

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Extreme Heat and FEMA: Despite becoming increasingly common and deadly, extreme heat events aren’t eligible for disaster assistance from FEMA

By Editor|2023-08-15T12:22:49+00:00August 15th, 2023|

Extreme heat events have become a regular concern for many parts of the US and are responsible for significant numbers of deaths and hospitalizations. However, unlike other natural disasters, areas affected are not eligible for [...]

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National Ransom: Canadian companies see continued growth in ransomware threats

By Editor|2023-08-15T12:21:18+00:00August 15th, 2023|

Canadian companies need to improve their cyberdefenses, as organizations continue to struggle with increases in ransomware and other hacks, with hacks of Suncor and the Alberta Dental Service Corporation being some of the most recent [...]

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Bringing Furry Friends Along: A recently published paper shows the importance of considering pets in evacuation plans

By Editor|2023-08-15T12:19:04+00:00August 15th, 2023|

For many people, their pets are their family. In the case of evacuations in response to disasters, however, these furry friends are often excluded, forcing people to choose between their own safety and leaving their [...]

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Thinking for Itself: Bringing AI into your cybersecurity strategy can have both benefits and costs

By Editor|2023-08-15T12:16:51+00:00August 15th, 2023|

While optimists have viewed the rise of AI tools as a potential solution for everything, according to an article in TechTarget, experts caution that those looking at incorporating it into their cybersecurity defenses need to [...]

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Disaster in Paradise: The Maui wildfires expose how quickly a disaster can develop, even under unusual conditions

By Editor|2023-08-16T16:59:46+00:00August 15th, 2023|

Amid the devastation in Maui, wildfire and emergency response are being re-examined in ways that are likely to shape how disasters are approached in the future. According to CNN, Hawaii’s 400 alarm siren warning system [...]

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