Business911 International, Inc.noemail@noemail.org (Bob J.)Fri, 6 Mar 2020 14:25:42 -0600TypePad http://www.typepad.com/https://www.business911.com/en-usnoCopyright Business911 International, Inc.Bob Janusaitisnoemail@noemail.orgBob JanusaitisDefending Against COVID-19 Cyber Scamshttps://www.business911.com/2020/03/defending-against-covid-19-cyber-scams.htmlCOVID-19Federal, State, Local GovernmentHomeland SecurityInfrastructure protectionLocal incidentsFri, 6 Mar 2020 14:25:42 -0600tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01157141048a970b0240a4ef4295200dCapture

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Original release date: March 6, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19.

CISA encourages individuals to remain vigilant and take the following precautions.

Full article: https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/03/06/defending-against-covid-19-cyber-scams

]]>03/06/2020 01:53 PM EST Original release date: March 6, 2020 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19. CISA encourages individuals to remain vigilant and take the following precautions. Full article: https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/03/06/defending-against-covid-19-cyber-scamsnoemail@noemail.org (Bob Janusaitis)Executive Order on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chainhttps://www.business911.com/2019/07/executive-order-on-securing-the-information-and-communications-technology-and-services-supply-chain.htmlConstitutional, legal issuesCyber SecurityCyberSecurityElectric gridFederal, State, Local GovernmentHomeland SecurityInformation securityInfrastructure protectionWarfareSat, 20 Jul 2019 14:28:44 -0500tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01157141048a970b0240a499189e200dBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code

Full document: Executive Order

]]>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code Full document: Executive Ordernoemail@noemail.org (Bob Janusaitis)Emergency Communications No matter what the emergency......https://www.business911.com/2018/12/emergency-communications-no-matter-what-the-emergency.htmlCyber SecurityCyberSecurityEmergency NotificationFederal, State, Local GovernmentFire-Rescue-EMSHomeland SecurityInformation securityInfrastructure protectionResiliency, DR, BCP, and COOPSun, 2 Dec 2018 12:12:29 -0600tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01157141048a970b022ad3c44fc7200b

Emergency Communications

No matter what the emergency, communications remain a vital component to keeping America safe, secure, and resilient.

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]]>Emergency Communications No matter what the emergency, communications remain a vital component to keeping America safe, secure, and resilient. https://www.dhs.gov/topic/emergency-communicationsnoemail@noemail.org (Bob Janusaitis)Cooperative Federalism and Low-Altitude Drone Operationshttps://www.business911.com/2017/12/cooperative-federalism-and-low-altitude-drone-operations.htmlFederal, State, Local GovernmentHomeland SecurityUAV'sThu, 21 Dec 2017 10:25:11 -0600tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01157141048a970b01b8d2c93cfe970c

Authors:Jason Snead and John-Michael Seibler

 SUMMARY

Bipartisan measures have been introduced in the House and Senate proposing a cooperative-federalism approach to the regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Specifically, below 200 feet in altitude, state, local, and tribal authorities could reasonably regulate the time, manner, and place of drone operation. This authority would permit local governance of low-altitude drone activity in a manner similar to traffic management. President Donald Trump has also signed a presidential memorandum establishing pilot programs for commercial drone operations that would require the participation of state and local authorities. Congress should reject overblown concerns about a regulatory “patchwork” and adopt a cooperative-federalism approach that leverages the unique competencies of state, local, and federal officials to foster a competitive, safe, and innovative drone industry.

Full article: http://www.heritage.org/government-regulation/report/cooperative-federalism-and-low-altitude-drone-operations?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thf-fb

 

]]>Authors:Jason Snead and John-Michael Seibler SUMMARY Bipartisan measures have been introduced in the House and Senate proposing a cooperative-federalism approach to the regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Specifically, below 200 feet in altitude, state, local, and tribal authorities could reasonably regulate the time, manner, and place of drone operation. This authority would permit local governance of low-altitude drone activity in a manner similar to traffic management. President Donald Trump has also signed a presidential memorandum establishing pilot programs for commercial drone operations that would require the participation of state and local authorities. Congress should reject overblown concerns about a regulatory...noemail@noemail.org (Bob Janusaitis)Trump first president to protect electric grid from EMP, cyberattackshttps://www.business911.com/2017/12/trump-first-president-to-protect-electric-grid-from-emp-cyberattacks.htmlCyber SecurityCyberSecurityElectric gridEMP-HEMPFederal, State, Local GovernmentHomeland SecurityInfrastructure protectionResiliency, DR, BCP, and COOPWarfareWed, 20 Dec 2017 16:57:28 -0600tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01157141048a970b01b7c93ebd47970bEMPst

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President Trump became the first national leader to call for protecting the U.S electric and communications grid against an electromagnetic attack like one practiced in North Korea.

Deep in his new national security strategy released this week, he made good on a campaign promise to move quickly to make the fixes that proponents have long called for.

Full article: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-first-president-to-protect-electric-grid-from-emp-cyberattacks/article/2644025

]]>by Paul Bedard | Dec 20, 2017, 12:03 PM President Trump became the first national leader to call for protecting the U.S electric and communications grid against an electromagnetic attack like one practiced in North Korea. Deep in his new national security strategy released this week, he made good on a campaign promise to move quickly to make the fixes that proponents have long called for. Full article: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-first-president-to-protect-electric-grid-from-emp-cyberattacks/article/2644025noemail@noemail.org (Bob Janusaitis)Cybersecurity: Cybercrime and National Security Authoritative Reports and Resourceshttps://www.business911.com/2017/11/cybersecurity-cybercrime-and-national-security-authoritative-reports-and-resources.htmlCyber SecurityCyberSecurityFederal, State, Local GovernmentHomeland SecurityInformation securityIT GovernanceWarfareMon, 20 Nov 2017 10:54:03 -0600tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01157141048a970b01b8d2c026ed970cSummary
As online attacks grow in volume and sophistication, the United States is expanding its cybersecurity efforts. Cybercriminals
continue to develop new ways to ensnare victims, whereas nation-state hackers compromise companies, government agencies, and
businesses to create espionage networks and steal information. Threats come from both criminals and hostile countries, especially
China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Much is written on this topic, and this CRS report directs the reader to authoritative sources that address many of the most
prominent issues. The annotated descriptions of these sources are listed in reverse chronological order, with an emphasis on
material published in the past several years. This report includes resources and studies from government agencies (federal, state,
local, and international), think tanks, academic institutions, news organizations, and other sources:

Full document: https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44408.pdf

]]>Summary As online attacks grow in volume and sophistication, the United States is expanding its cybersecurity efforts. Cybercriminals continue to develop new ways to ensnare victims, whereas nation-state hackers compromise companies, government agencies, and businesses to create espionage networks and steal information. Threats come from both criminals and hostile countries, especially China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Much is written on this topic, and this CRS report directs the reader to authoritative sources that address many of the most prominent issues. The annotated descriptions of these sources are listed in reverse chronological order, with an emphasis on material published in...noemail@noemail.org (Bob Janusaitis)noSummary As online attacks grow in volume and sophistication, the United States is expanding its cybersecurity efforts. Cybercriminals continue to develop new ways to ensnare victims, whereas nation-state hackers compromise companies, government agencies, and businesses to create espionage networks and steal information. Threats come from both criminals and hostile countries, especially China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Much is written on this topic, and this CRS report directs the reader to authoritative sources that address many of the most prominent issues. The annotated descriptions of these sources are listed in reverse chronological order, with an emphasis on material published in...Bob JanusaitisSummary As online attacks grow in volume and sophistication, the United States is expanding its cybersecurity efforts. Cybercriminals continue to develop new ways to ensnare victims, whereas nation-state hackers compromise companies, government agencies, and businesses to create espionage networks and steal information. Threats come from both criminals and hostile countries, especially China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Much is written on this topic, and this CRS report directs the reader to authoritative sources that address many of the most prominent issues. The annotated descriptions of these sources are listed in reverse chronological order, with an emphasis on material published in...Cyber Security, CyberSecurity, Federal, State, Local Government, Homeland Security, Information security, IT Governance, WarfareDispatchers facing delays answering 911 calls in Harris Countyhttps://www.business911.com/2017/09/dispatchers-facing-delays-answering-911-calls-in-harris-county.htmlDispatch centers and PSAP'sFederal, State, Local GovernmentFire-Rescue-EMSHomeland SecurityInfrastructure protectionLocal incidentsResiliency, DR, BCP, and COOPWed, 20 Sep 2017 16:52:39 -0500tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01157141048a970b01bb09c56c0e970dImage result for 911 phone pic

Weeks after Harvey, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says they are facing delays answering 911 calls. In some cases, it could take minutes to speak with an operator.

The sheriff's 911 operators were relocated to the Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Center after flooding at the sheriff's emergency dispatch center.

Full article: http://abc13.com/dispatchers-facing-delays-answering-911-calls-in-harris-co/2436636/

 

]]>Weeks after Harvey, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says they are facing delays answering 911 calls. In some cases, it could take minutes to speak with an operator. The sheriff's 911 operators were relocated to the Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Center after flooding at the sheriff's emergency dispatch center. Full article: http://abc13.com/dispatchers-facing-delays-answering-911-calls-in-harris-co/2436636/noemail@noemail.org (Bob Janusaitis)Study Finds FEMA Flood Maps Missed 75% Of Houston Flood Damage Claims Between 1999 And 2009https://www.business911.com/2017/09/study-finds-fema-flood-maps-missed-75-of-houston-flood-damage-claims-between-1999-and-2009.htmlCurrent AffairsFederal, State, Local GovernmentInfrastructure protectionLocal incidentsResiliency, DR, BCP, and COOPWed, 20 Sep 2017 16:10:47 -0500tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01157141048a970b01bb09c56928970d 

 

Marcus Yam/Getty Images Flooding along Interstate 10 in Houston as a result of Harvey

A recent study found that FEMA failed to capture 75 percent of flood damages within their flood maps between 1999 and 2009. The FEMA flood maps are the primary source for how the government and insurance companies evaluate flood risk and insurance premiums. There are collectively trillions of dollars worth of property that rely on these maps being accurate.

Full article: https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2017/09/18/fema-flood-maps-missed-claims-harvey-houston/amp/

 

 

]]>Marcus Yam/Getty Images Flooding along Interstate 10 in Houston as a result of Harvey A recent study found that FEMA failed to capture 75 percent of flood damages within their flood maps between 1999 and 2009. The FEMA flood maps are the primary source for how the government and insurance companies evaluate flood risk and insurance premiums. There are collectively trillions of dollars worth of property that rely on these maps being accurate. Full article: https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2017/09/18/fema-flood-maps-missed-claims-harvey-houston/amp/noemail@noemail.org (Bob Janusaitis)Arkema Chemical Plant media briefinghttps://www.business911.com/2017/09/arkema-chemical-plant-media-briefing.htmlCurrent AffairsFederal, State, Local GovernmentFire-Rescue-EMSHomeland SecurityInfrastructure protectionLocal incidentsResiliency, DR, BCP, and COOPWed, 13 Sep 2017 18:33:02 -0500tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01157141048a970b01b7c91fcf37970b Great example of handling the media by the HCFMO.

Statement starts at: 1:05

Response to questions starts at" 6:15