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A radio program to help listeners protect themselves, their homes, communities, and workplaces from security threats, including digital danger in Cyberspace.

Joined July 2017
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With a 300% spike in cybercrime during the pandemic + avg 280 day lead time to incident detection = a cyber attack on your firm is a matter of "when" not "if." Do you have #cyber #insurance? Our Cyber 101 Resource Library shares what you need to know. buff.ly/3mr3FbT
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@CISAgov Ben Gilbert, Cybersecurity Advisor, Region III @DHSgov @CISAgov NOW! on #PracticalSecurityRadio to discuss #CISAmission #CybersecurityResources #ransomware. Thurs August 26 at 11:00 AM ET @RadioArlington, live-stream @WERANowPlaying
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StopRansomware.gov is the new one-stop location for resources to tackle ransomware more effectively. It takes a group effort to #StopRansomware. View the whole-of-government effort to help individuals and organizations curb the rise of ransomware: StopRansomware.gov
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Whether your kids are back in the classroom or learning from home, it's important for parents and kids to understand the #cyber basics before school is back in session. @EDUCAUSE and @staysafeonline have created this tip sheet to help: staysafeonline.org/resource/… #BeCyberSmart
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The past several weeks have been hard for many veterans. If you or a buddy are struggling, help is available 24/7. Call 1-800-273-8255, visit VeteransCrisisLine.net/chat, or text 838255. You are not alone.
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Rodin's bronze sculpture of "The Thinker" from @artbma . We definitely need more thinkers today...
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14 Top Data Security Risks Every Business Should Address via @forbes forbes.com/sites/forbestechc… #HigherEd #InfoSec
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#SmallBusinesses: Why The #Employment Of A #CISO With A Robust #Strategy For #CyberSecurity Is Essential For Every #Business In 2020. Courtesy Of @Forebs. Click Here - bit.ly/38OoaW6. #CyberSEC. #Data. #Security. #Businesses. #SmallBusiness. #CyberAttacks. #CISOs. #Tips.
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Grab your spot at Mason's popular #Cybersecurity Innovation Forum at the Fairfax Country Club on 2/25 from 7-9pm, generously supported by @AccentureSecure @DC_TechEvents Please RSVP-feb2020masoncyberforum.event…
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DC is conducting a Wireless Emergency Alert TEST on June 22 between 11-11:30 a.m. Cell phones/mobile devices located on or near the National Mall will buzz loudly & receive a test msg. It’s a TEST, no cause for alarm. More info: hsema.dc.gov/WEATest #DCWEA
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"I love Maths and Computers but I'm tired of being the only woman in the room." Excited about the opportunity to share my story and our work at @devinvogue at the IFC Sustainability Exchange currently ongoing in Dakar, Senegal. #WomenInTech #IFCexchange #Invest4Tomorrow – at Senegal
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We are urging Maryland residents to be vigilant in light of this #databreach from a #cyberattack wamu.org/story/19/06/12/mary… ...
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LAST CHANCE!! More spots have opened for #HERricaneArlington2019! Join our #girlsquad & learn about emergency management, CPR, crisis communications, public health, leadership, teamwork, using a fire extinguisher & more! June 24-28. Head to ReadyArlington.com to register!
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Humphrey Fellow Serge Adouaka-Ngoimale is visiting Mason for six weeks to work with J.P. Auffret, director of research partnerships in the School of Business, on information and communications technology (ICT) for development and cybersecurity policy. ow.ly/3Azp50uBxj9
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Packed house @ISACA_GWDC Annual Meeting! #cyber
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OT cybersecurity must protect Level 0; as the FutureIoT states, “Industrial cybersecurity strategies need a radical rethink and should be built from the OT ground up to address the evolving threat landscape.” ow.ly/DX4D50uyjVJ #ICSCybersecurity #IIOT #cybersecurity
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New ISACA CEO David Samuelson looks forward to #ISACA’s role in helping people learn, grow and succeed through evolving educational and community resources bit.ly/2IlZPNs
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Calling from a Wireline/Landline/Home Phone This provides a valid address & the dispatcher will have an exact location to enter a call for service if needed. This information comes from your phone company & the dispatcher will verify it with you. #ARL911 #911EducationMonth
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Our second Cybercrime Awareness Seminar will be on 1/5/19 at 4pm, at the University of Portsmouth. We'll be focusing on the Cybercrime Awareness Clinic pilot project we've been piloting. Free, but please register: eventbrite.com/e/cybercrime-… #cybercrime #cyberaware #Portsmouth #UoP
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