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Closing the cyber security skills gap: Are we looking for unicorns?

Open Access Government - Technology News

As well as the billions of pounds we spend each year on defensive technologies, the skills of people charged with implementing and managing those tools to protect us is something that is arguably even more critical in the defence against growing criminal and nation-state cyber capabilities. This seems unlikely.

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How an Identity-Centric Strategy Can Drive Government Security

GovLoop

As a means of protecting IT systems, identity security also supports a smooth, simplified and secure employee experience. A Complex Security Landscape Many federal agencies still struggle to implement effective identity management as they seek to secure systems while supporting a seamless user experience.

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Harnessing data for safer communities

American City & Country

On the one hand, it offers law enforcement agencies an unprecedented wealth of information that can be harnessed for situational awareness, safety, coordination of response times and more. By engaging with the community and fostering a sense of security, real-time crime centers can indirectly protect investments by reducing crime rates.

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Building a Culture of Cyber Literacy

GovLoop

Part of its initial focus was preparing federal workers to handle cybersecurity challenges, and it now coordinates with cyber education programs such as those that CISA and the Federal Information Security Educators run. Another role NICE plays is promoting an integrated ecosystem of cybersecurity education.

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Providing a secure cloud for agency applications

Partnership for Public Service

To safeguard people’s personal information and the systems and services agencies rely on to serve the public, government must adopt a security-first mindset, maintain a responsive, agile approach and implement cybersecurity best practices like zero trust architecture. Bringing everyone together.

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Research Coordination Networks: Fostering and Nurturing a Diverse Community of CI Professionals (RCN:CIP) - April 25, 2022

iGrantWriters

Description The national research cyberinfrastructure (CI) ecosystem is a key catalyst for discovery and innovation across research domains and plays a critical role in ensuring US leadership in science and engineering, economic competitiveness, and national security, consistent with NSFâ??s s mission.

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University Emergency Management Programs

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

The podcast guest is Denise Whisman who has served as the Senior Director of Emergency Management at Arizona State University since May 2023 where she plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing standardized emergency response plans across the university enterprise worldwide.