Security Awareness content

Online and digital scams continue to evolve, using phishing emails, fake websites, and fraudulent shopping schemes to target unsuspecting users. These scams often lure victims with too-good-to-be-true offers, urgent security…

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Imposter scams are on the rise, with fraudsters posing as trusted figures—like government officials, relatives, or tech support—to steal personal information or money. Common tactics include urgent demands for payment…

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The fentanyl crisis continues to escalate, driven by a complex web of illicit networks operating across borders and platforms. This whitepaper sheds light on how open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools are…

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The Federal Protective Service (FPS) oversees security at thousands of federal buildings, but major issues in guard oversight and technology hinder its effectiveness. FPS contract guards failed to detect prohibited…

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A well-prepared Incident Response Plan (IRP) is crucial for mitigating cyber threats and minimizing damage. By clearly defining roles, communication protocols, and response strategies, organizations can act swiftly in the…

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The Department of Defense (DOD) is shifting its approach to satellite communications (SATCOM) to create a more resilient and integrated system. Traditionally, DOD relied on high-cost satellites that operated independently,…

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Ensuring the health readiness of deployed military personnel is critical to mission success and overall force well-being. The latest Department of Defense report highlights improvements in compliance with health assessments,…

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Most people know smoking causes cancer, but did you know alcohol does too? The U.S. Surgeon General’s latest advisory warns that alcohol consumption is a leading preventable cause of cancer,…

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In today’s world, being prepared for an active assailant incident is not an option, it’s a necessity. The CISA Active Assailant Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Template provides organizations with a…

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Cyber threats are evolving, but one vulnerability remains stubbornly persistent—buffer overflows. Despite decades of known solutions, many software manufacturers continue to develop products with these security flaws, putting users at…

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Innovation in transportation isn’t just about moving people and goods—it’s about building a safer, more efficient, and resilient future. The U.S. DOT Volpe Center has spent over five decades pioneering…

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Cyber threats are evolving, and the ability to detect and respond to them quickly has never been more critical. The Microsoft Expanded Cloud Logs Implementation Playbook empowers organizations to enhance…

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Mandatory labeling of AI-generated content, such as through watermarking, may seem like a straightforward solution to counter disinformation and deepfakes, but it falls short of addressing deeper issues. Technical limitations,…

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Recent investigations reveal IRGC-affiliated cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors, including U.S. water and wastewater systems. These malicious campaigns exploit vulnerabilities in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), compromising operations and posing…

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Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and responding to them demands a unified, flexible approach. The updated National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP) offers a strategic framework for federal, state, local,…

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