Universities Crack Door for Unrelenting IP Theft, Cyber Threats Against Defense Sector
The problem of IP loss within the U.S. DIB is also caused by Chinese officials exploiting privileged relationships. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Academy Cadet Receives Fulbright Award
Gibson’s Fulbright research project will focus on climate change and soil erosion models. The goal of his research is to develop a model for assessing coastal soil erosion rates. Keep Reading
We Need to Start Teaching Young Children About Cybersecurity
At a minimum, every young child should know how to keep their information private, to refrain from responding to strangers and to report anything unusual to an adult. Today, many don’t. Keep Reading
Congressional Investigation Finds Coast Guard Leadership Fell Short on Handling Bullying
A congressional investigation released Wednesday found that the Coast Guard leadership fell short on handling bullying and harassment allegations. Keep Reading
Coast Guard and University of Washington Tacoma Form Partnership
Rear Adm. Jack Vogt, commander, 13th Coast Guard District, met with Mark A. Pagano, chancellor, University of Washington Tacoma, to introduce this cooperative between the U.S. Coast Guard and the educational institution. Keep Reading
ICE Arrests 90 More Students at Fake University in Michigan
A total of about 250 students have now been arrested since January on immigration violations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a sting operation by federal agents who enticed foreign-born students. Keep Reading
Berkeley Elementary School to Move Due to ‘Shocking’ Earthquake Danger
Apprehension grips Ian Ream each morning when he drops off his daughters — a kindergartner and third-grader — at the bus stop. Keep Reading
The Harvard Crimson Responds to Criticism for Contacting ICE for Comment
Act on a Dream, a Harvard-based student immigration advocacy group, held a rally on Sept. 12 calling for ICE to be abolished. Keep Reading
Harris County Students Succeed in First Storm Simulation
Students tested to handle evacuations, vehicle accidents, damaged homes, fires, flooded neighborhoods, rescues of people, and escaped zoo animals. Keep Reading
Increasing Diversity: USCG, HBCUs Meet for Summit
Opportunities for students and increasing diversity among members of the U.S. Coast Guard were the focus of a summit at Elizabeth City State University. Keep Reading
School of Cyberthreats: 3 Attacks Impacting Today’s Schools
From student and employee records to sensitive financial information, schools contain a plethora of data that can be obtained by cybercriminals rather easily due to lack of security protocols. Keep Reading
Applicants Sought for First Public Safety Cadets College Scholarship
Lieutenant James "Jim" Breining, and now the Scholarship Foundation that bears his name, have supported young people interested in the public safety profession since 1966. Keep Reading
University Foundation Assisting Coast Guard Students Hurt by Shutdown by Deferring Tuition
The Coast Guard sent notice last week that it would suspend all tuition assistance during the partial shutdown. Thomas Edison State University has 135 active-duty students. Keep Reading
U.S. Education Industry’s Cybersecurity Lags Behind 16 Other Sectors
There was no differentiation between education-related private companies and school districts in terms of their vulnerability to cyberattacks. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Give Students the Tools to Fight Human Trafficking
Instructors can teach human trafficking in a manner that empowers students to become part of the solution. Keep Reading
Securing Our Future: REN-ISAC and Holistic Risk Management in Higher Ed
Campuses face physical protests and hostile incidents, consistent network reconnaissance and cyberattacks, attempts to steal intellectual property, or dealing with natural hazards and health threats. Keep Reading
Have You Talked to Your Kids About a Career in Cybersecurity?
A career in cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand, high-paying professions today with an average salary of $116,000, or approximately $55.77 per hour. Keep Reading
More Steps Needed to Protect Student Aid Borrowers’ Personal Information, GAO Finds
FSA officials maintain that the lenders are subject to other legal and regulatory requirements for protecting customer data. However, GAO reports, FSA does not have a process for ensuring lenders are complying with these requirements. Keep Reading
FBI Launches Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge for New School Year
The SOS program covers topics such as cyberbullying, protecting personal information, recognizing trustworthy and untrustworthy sites, and avoiding malware through age-appropriate activities. Keep Reading
How Safe Is Your Child’s Personal Data at School?
Crooks know there are loopholes in just about every school’s network and that kids can be easy targets online. Keep Reading