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If the ground began to shake strongly right now, would you know what to do to be safe? Would your family, neighbors, or co-workers? Keep Reading
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There are currently about 8 million people in the United States living with PTSD and it is prevalent in first responders and military personnel who face severe trauma regularly as part of their role in protecting and aiding civilians. Keep Reading
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Cast promotes what families should do now to prepare for disasters with the theme, “Zombies don’t plan ahead. You can. Make your emergency plan.” Keep Reading
University at Albany Launches Nation’s First Center for Advanced Red Teaming
Studies have indicated a need for 1.8 million new cybersecurity experts worldwide by 2022. To help meet this and other security demands, the University at Albany is launching the nation’s first Center for Advanced Red Teaming (CART) next month. Keep Reading
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NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH: Too many IT pros are disconnected from senior leadership and incident response. Keep Reading
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New Online Platform for Intelligence Analysis Launched
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Hurricane Exposure Increases Mortality Rates for Diabetics
Researchers at the University of South Florida investigated the short- and long-term effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on older individuals with diabetes. They found those who lived in areas impacted by the 2005 hurricanes had a 40% higher one-month mortality rate than those who lived in unaffected counties. Keep Reading
