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1st DOGE Domino Begin to Fall in US States
Governor DeSantis (FL) recently sent almost $1 billion in unspent funding to DOGE. Additionally, the Governor issued a statement to all county and municipal entities notifying them of upcoming reviews of spending to ensure their use of funds align with the state's...
Federal Funding Freeze: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Future Funding
Article Credit: Innov8tive Strategies LLC and Nyaesia Campbell The nonprofit and municipal sectors face a critical moment as we approach Monday's federal court hearing on the temporary funding freeze that has sent shockwaves through the charitable community. While the...
Financial Aid Fraud, Disappearing Dollars & Scamming Students
As colleges increasingly embrace online and hybrid learning models, they face an emerging and serious threat: ghost students. These fraudulent individuals or fake identities exploit the education system by enrolling in online courses and often receiving federal...
Attacking US Utilities & OT Environments
A common misconception in operational technology (OT) is that cyberattacks predominantly target IT systems, leaving physical infrastructure relatively secure. However, recent attacks on utilities and manufacturing sectors reveal a troubling reality—cybercriminals are...
New $200 Million Cybersecurity Grant for Schools & Libraries: A FCC Initiative
In an era where cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program is a beacon of hope. This groundbreaking initiative by the FCC aims to allocate up to $200 million over three years to bolster the...
Security Simplified: A Manageable Zero Trust Network
Connectivity, like all aspects of IT, has become increasingly more complicated. This article touches on the many complexities of a more secure network solution today, but some providers have made this process simpler. Nile Networks does connectivity and security...