Cyber Project Earns Rescue Plan Funding
The Howard County Economic Development Authority was awarded $500,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to continue developing its Maryland Cyber Workforce Solutions project on behalf of a coalition of Maryland local governments.
Attacks Push Need for More Cybersecurity Workers
Recent cyberattacks, hitting everything from the federal government to small businesses, are driving the demand for cybersecurity workers.
Protect Your Business Against Ransomware Attacks
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer recently hosted a roundtable discussion with Southern Maryland businesses and government officials to discuss the July 2 ransomware attack that impacted several technology systems in the region. Here’s a list of free resources and information to safeguard against ransomware attacks.
US in Final Stages of Evacuations in Kabul
The withdrawal of Americans and other US allies is in its final stages, amid more threats of terrorism in Afghanistan. President Joe Biden said over the weekend that another terrorist attack is “highly likely.”
US to Treat Cyberattacks as Terrorism
The Department of Justice will prioritize cyberattacks as highly as acts of terrorism.
V-22 Milestone: 600,000 Flight Hours
A milestone for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey as the tiltrotor aircraft logs more than 600,000 flight hours since the count began with the first flight in 1989. The V-22 family of aircraft are designed to fly for the next 30 years and remain the only tiltrotor in production.
Cyber Experts: What Biden Should Prioritize
Experts making up the Cybersecurity 202 Network have cited some ideas for what President Joe Biden should prioritize in his first 100 days in office, including finishing appointments to his cybersecurity team and directing more resources to Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Cybersecurity + COVID = Worldwide Impact
It’s Cybersecurity Month: “Cybersecurity starts with you. Everything you do dictates how secure or insecure something is. Be wise when you are online. Be careful what you share. Remember the internet is forever.” — Lakisa Ferebee
Audit to Probe How DoD Spent COVID Relief Funds
The Pentagon’s inspector general will audit DoD’s distribution of $1 billion from the CARES Act to determine if money designated for a coronavirus response went to defense contractors instead.
Navy Has New Ship Rules for Dealing With COVID
The US Navy now has new rules on how to continue operating in the midst of a global pandemic. The services says these plans and strategy are based on the scientific and operational lessons gained in the past seven months.
