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Report outlines electromagnetic pulse protection for critical infrastructure
September 09, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe report uses approaches for safeguarding the National Public Warning System as a blueprint for defending other vital systems and services from electromagnetic pulses.
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Election officials have been largely successful in deterring cyber threats, CISA official says
September 06, 2022 | News, CybersecurityPublic-private partnerships and enhanced resource sharing activities have been key to defending against outside threats to voting systems, according to the head of CISA’s National Risk Management Center.
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Lack of equitable data is harming underserved communities, US chief data scientist says
August 31, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsEnhanced data collection efforts and outreach are needed to improve outcomes for underrepresented communities across the country.
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CISA hosts election security exercise ahead of 2022 midterm elections
August 23, 2022 | News, CybersecurityState and local officials, along with representatives from federal agencies and election industry companies, participated in the “Tabletop the Vote” exercise to prepare for a range of hypothetical risks to election operations.
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Misinformation ‘harms nearly every element of election administration,’ committee report finds
August 15, 2022 | News, CybersecurityState election officials said that they “need help at the federal level” to counter the threat.
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Misinformation campaigns and threats are undermining confidence in U.S. elections, official says
August 08, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is ramping up efforts to defend voting systems from outside intrusion, but the spread of online misinformation and threats against election officials still damage faith in the electoral process.
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Heat.gov offers real-time data, resources to combat extreme heat
July 27, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe website for the distribution of extreme heat-related information includes interactive data, tools, maps, forecasts and other resources.
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Hackers use more sophisticated scams to drive costly data breaches, analysis finds
July 26, 2022 | News, CybersecurityCriminals are using more sophisticated methods, including virtual meeting services, to take advantage of compromised business emails and accounts for financial gain.
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Amazon admits to giving police ring footage without owners’ permission
July 15, 2022 | News, Public SafetyThe smart-doorbell company, which has partnered with more than 2,000 law enforcement agencies, said in a letter that it shared multiple videos with police departments without first seeking user consent.