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Food Safety: FDA Should Strengthen Inspection Efforts to Protect the U.S. Food Supply

Food Safety: FDA Should Strengthen Inspection...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a critical role in safeguarding the U.S. food supply, but challenges persist in meeting inspection targets. Despite handling approximately 80% of the nation’s…

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Secure by Demand: Priority Considerations for Operational Technology Owners and Operators when Selecting Digital Products

Secure by Demand: Priority Considerations for...

Operational technology (OT) systems are the backbone of critical infrastructure, from energy and water to transportation. However, with their increasing interconnectivity, they’ve become prime targets for cyberattacks. To mitigate these…

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Infrastructure Resilience and Security: Explosive Threat Mitigation Unit

Infrastructure Resilience and Security: Explosive...

Traditional steel containment boxes for explosive threats are often too bulky for quick deployment, slowing response times in critical situations. The Threat Mitigation Unit (TMU) changes the game, offering a…

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People Disruption Risk!

People Disruption Risk!

The past year has underscored the critical importance of managing risks effectively, from the frailties of human behavior during turbulent elections to the devastating economic toll of natural disasters. Organizations…

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Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Cybersecurity Risks to Water and Wastewater Systems

Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Cybersecurity Risks to...

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in water and wastewater systems can pose serious risks, as internet-exposed Human Machine Interfaces make critical infrastructure vulnerable to unauthorized access. Recent incidents show how malicious actors can…

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Contingency Plan for Shutdown of Agency Operations in the Absence of Appropriations

Contingency Plan for Shutdown of Agency Operations...

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Shutdown Contingency Plan ensures that critical trade functions continue even during a lapse in federal appropriations. Priorities include managing World Trade Organization disputes, enforcing key trade…

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Cybersecuring Facility-Related Control Systems

Cybersecuring Facility-Related Control Systems

Federal facilities are increasingly relying on control systems to enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and integrate renewable energy—but this connectivity comes with cybersecurity risks. The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) offers…

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Intellectual Property: Information on Third-Party Funding of Patent Litigation

Intellectual Property: Information on Third-Party...

Patent litigation is increasingly shaped by third-party funding, providing resource-constrained inventors and organizations the ability to pursue cases. While this funding expands access to justice, it also raises questions about…

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Quick-Start Guide for Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Quick-Start...

NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 provides a roadmap for managing cybersecurity risks across complex supply chains. The framework emphasizes collaboration among stakeholders to address threats like malicious software, counterfeit devices, and…

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Substitution of Hazardous Chemicals

Substitution of Hazardous Chemicals

Replacing hazardous chemicals can reduce risks but often introduces new, unforeseen dangers to people and the environment. The challenge lies in balancing urgency with the need for informed decisions about…

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Future of Cybersecurity: Leadership Needed to Fully Define Quantum Threat Mitigation Strategy

Future of Cybersecurity: Leadership Needed to...

Quantum computers pose a profound challenge to cryptography, threatening the systems that protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. While the U.S. has outlined a strategy to address these risks, gaps…

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Swatting Calls and Hoax Threats

Swatting Calls and Hoax Threats

Swatting calls and hoax threats are disruptive, dangerous, and increasingly common across the United States. These malicious acts target schools, hospitals, businesses, and individuals, often causing chaos and fear while…

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Enhancing Fraud Mitigation for Government with Okta and Socure

Enhancing Fraud Mitigation for Government with...

Identity management is a growing necessity for the federal government to protect mission-critical services and safeguard residents. With malicious actors using sophisticated tactics to steal data and funds, both agencies…

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2024 Emergency Response Guidebook

2024 Emergency Response Guidebook

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has just released the 2024 edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), a vital resource for emergency responders…

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Ensure Your Mission is Future Ready

Ensure Your Mission is Future Ready

In today’s fast-paced world, waiting for information to break is already too late. Seerist’s AI-driven platform empowers clients to make faster, more informed decisions by forecasting emerging events and potential…

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