Firefighting puts intense strain on firefighters, both physically and mentally. It is critical that firefighters receive a comprehensive rehab program after fire incidents or intense training to ensure their physiological and psychological well-being. Keep Reading
The tabletop exercise tested short-term and long-term recovery plans, business continuity, internal information sharing and communication plans in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
The new center will serve as a hub for the region’s customs administrations to share best practices and expertise, and will also provide assistance and advice to other administrations through detector dog training and procurement of detector dogs. Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration has opened the application period for entities interested in serving as test administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). TRUST will provide recreational drone flyers with information on best practices and educational resources to ensure safe drone operations. Keep Reading
The project kicked off on February 18 with a virtual hackathon. This two-day event is bringing together post-secondary students from across Atlantic Canada, as well as service providers, law enforcement and others, to explore innovative ways that technology can be used to raise awareness of human trafficking. Keep Reading
A record-breaking number of Coast Guard spouses are applying for this year’s scholarship awards. To meet this immediate need GEICO Military has stepped up to help in a big way. Keep Reading
California firefighters from some of the areas hardest hit by wildland fires are training on a new tool for their response efforts—a mobile application to harness wildfire situational awareness data. Keep Reading
Fourteen schools and colleges across the U.K. have received gold, silver or bronze awards for outstanding cybersecurity teaching. The institutions have been recognized for showing excellence in cybersecurity education, as part of the CyberFirst Schools initiative run by the National Cyber Security Centre. Keep Reading
Canine teams play a vital role in detecting people, illicit goods, and prohibited agricultural items from entering the country illegally. CBP’s Canine Program is the largest canine program in the Department of Homeland Security, with more than 1,500 canine teams deployed. Keep Reading
From disinformation to COVID-19, from extremism to the border, the U.S. faces challenges ahead. Keep Reading
The cyber safety video series aims to deliver relevant cybersecurity topics in a series of short videos that are appropriate for all citizens, not just K-12 educational institutions. Keep Reading
The McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University is pleased to announce that applications for its second cohort of National Security & Counterterrorism Fellowship are now being accepted through Thursday, April 1. Keep Reading
IBM has announced in-kind grants valued at $3 million to help strengthen cybersecurity in schools. These grants will be awarded to six school districts in the United States to sponsor teams of IBMers to help them proactively prepare for and respond to cyberattacks. Keep Reading
The municipality of Krimpenerwaard in the Netherlands has asked children between the ages of 8 and 12 to help in the fight against cybercrime. The kids play a computer game that teaches them about the dangers of the internet, with the idea that they will pass that knowledge onto their parents and grandparents. Keep Reading
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is partnering with global cybersecurity education provider HackerU to launch a part-time Cybersecurity Bootcamp. The 400-hour non-credit training program will play an active role in closing the region’s digital skills gap and provide an accelerated path for people seeking a new career in the tech industry. Keep Reading
The researchers will rely heavily on machine learning and computational engineering to find solutions to the long list of challenges they face, from the management of autonomous aircraft traffic flow to regulations to public concerns about safety, privacy, emissions, and noise pollution. Keep Reading
A new research and innovation project supporting sustainable air mobility in urban contexts via emergency and medical services will test both manned and unmanned drones in real-life conditions in 2023. Keep Reading
ManTech has announced a partnership with the University of Maryland Global Campus to provide eligible ManTech employees with tuition-free access to the school’s advanced degree program in data analytics. Keep Reading
Underpinning all the technical expertise is a more fundamental skill that is difficult to certify: cognitive readiness. The term refers to a state of mental preparedness that enables effective response to changing situations. This critical cybersecurity soft skill incorporates problem-solving, decision-making and situational awareness. Keep Reading
Ireland is to invest €193 million over six years into research on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, ethics and data privacy, smart medical devices, e-health and telecommunications. Keep Reading