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Upcoming Events and Additional Information

The Center for Public Safety and Cybersecurity Education (CPSCE) is committed to providing access to timely and relevant information for industry professionals, as well as the communities we serve. In addition to hosting a variety of special events throughout the year, the Center also maintains a list of well-regarded public safety and cybersecurity resources.

Executive In Residence

Continuing its commitment to bridging academic learning with industry expertise, Franklin University proudly announces Dr. Scena Webb as the newest Executive in Residence (EiR) for the 2024-2025 academic year. As the University’s first Public Administration EiR within the Center for Public Safety and Cybersecurity Education, Dr. Webb’s appointment underscores the University’s dedication to offering students real-world insights and mentorship from distinguished professionals.

Launched in 2020, Franklin University’s Executive in Residence program was established to integrate the practical experiences of high-caliber leaders with the academic environment, enriching the educational experience for both students and faculty. Dr. Webb’s appointment is a testament to the program’s success and pivotal role in advancing the University’s mission.

During her Executive in Residence, Dr. Webb will provide invaluable mentorship to students, offering practical guidance and career advice drawn from her extensive background. She will also lead the EiR webinar series, "Pathways to Executive Excellence: Insights and Lessons from the Top with a Focus on Public Service," where she will share her experiences and strategies for success in public service, alongside monthly guests. Additionally, Dr. Webb will collaborate closely with faculty to enhance the curriculum, ensuring that Franklin University’s programs maintain the highest standards of relevance and excellence in these critical fields.

Dr. Scena Webb Full Bio

Dr. Scena Webb is part of Franklin’s MPA faculty and the MPA Advisory Board. She currently serves as the Director of Industry Operations at ATF's (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) Atlanta Field Division, covering the state of Georgia. With a diverse background in the federal government, military, organizational leadership, and academia, she brings a unique mix of real-world leadership experience and discipline-specific knowledge.  
Dr. Webb has held roles as a field investigator, faculty member at ATF’s National Academy, as well as program manager at ATF’s national headquarters. Dr. Webb also serves as a US Department of Justice Internal Federal Coach and a Leadership Coach with the Treasury Executive Institute. 

2025 Executive in Residence Speaker Series

Leadership Challenges

Time: Wednesday, March 26 @ 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Virtual

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Join Franklin University’s Executive in Residence Dr. Scena Webb and her special guest Jahyme Brown to explore the complexities of leadership. This webinar will focus on the unique challenges leaders face when managing cross-functional teams, coordinating efforts, and driving results. Jahyme Brown will share insights on overcoming common leadership hurdles, such as aligning diverse priorities, fostering effective communication, and maintaining motivation amidst complexity.

Meet the Speaker:

Jahyme Brown
Area Supervisor of the Dallas Group VI
Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

View Jahyme's Full Bio Here

Jahyme A. Brown is the Area Supervisor of the Dallas Group VI Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Jahyme, who has been in this position since November 2021, oversees a staff of twelve industry operations investigators who ensure that federally licensed firearms and explosives dealers, manufacturers, and importers are following Federal law and regulations. Jahyme began his career with ATF in March 2010 as an Industry Operations Investigator in Dallas. Prior to joining ATF, Jahyme served as an Adjudications Officer for the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration and Service (USCIS). In addition, Jahyme was a law clerk with the Criminal Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals. In college Jahyme worked as a legislative analysist in the New York State Senate, managed the political campaign of a member of the US House of Representative, and was on the ballot as a delegate for a presidential candidate. Jahyme spent 15 months on detail to the United State Senate Judiciary Committee staff as counsel to Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) as a policy advisor on gun and crime policy. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law. Jahyme holds a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and has been a member of the Oklahoma Bar Associate since April 2008. Jahyme is also licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court and has been a member of the Supreme Court Bar since March of 2024.

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How Each Pillar of the 1st Amendment is Under Attack

March 30, 2025 - 9:22pm

BrianKrebs

In an address to Congress this month, President Trump claimed he had "brought free speech back to America." But barely two months into his second term, the president has waged an unprecedented attack on the First Amendment rights of journalists, students, universities, government workers, lawyers and judges. This story explores a slew of recent actions by the Trump administration that threaten to undermine all five pillars of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedoms concerning speech, religion, the media, the right to assembly, and the right to petition the government and seek redress for wrongs.

When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger

March 27, 2025 - 12:39pm

BrianKrebs

Many successful phishing attacks result in a financial loss or malware infection. But falling for some phishing scams, like those currently targeting Russians searching online for organizations that are fighting the Kremlin war machine, can cost you your freedom or your life.

Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing

March 21, 2025 - 3:12pm

BrianKrebs

Authorities in at least two U.S. states last week independently announced arrests of Chinese nationals accused of perpetrating a novel form of tap-to-pay fraud using mobile devices. Details released by authorities so far indicate the mobile wallets being used by the scammers were created through online phishing scams, and that the accused were relying on a custom Android app to relay tap-to-pay transactions from mobile devices located in China.

DOGE to Fired CISA Staff: Email Us Your Personal Data

March 19, 2025 - 9:26pm

BrianKrebs

A message posted on Monday to the homepage of the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the latest exhibit in the Trump administration's continued disregard for basic cybersecurity protections. The message instructed recently-fired CISA employees to get in touch so they can be rehired and then immediately placed on leave, asking employees to send their Social Security number or date of birth in a password-protected email attachment -- presumably with the password needed to view the file included in the body of the email.

ClickFix: How to Infect Your PC in Three Easy Steps

March 14, 2025 - 6:15pm

BrianKrebs

A clever malware deployment scheme first spotted in targeted attacks last year has now gone mainstream. In this scam, dubbed "ClickFix," the visitor to a hacked or malicious website is asked to distinguish themselves from bots by pressing a combination of keyboard keys that causes Microsoft Windows to download password-stealing malware.

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2025 Executive in Residence Speaker Series

Leadership Challenges

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Krebson Security

How Each Pillar of the 1st Amendment is Under Attack

When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger

Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing

DOGE to Fired CISA Staff: Email Us Your Personal Data

ClickFix: How to Infect Your PC in Three Easy Steps

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