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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.
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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 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.
Executive In Residence Speaker Series
Dr. Webb will be leading a Webinar series titled "Pathways to Executive Excellence: Insights and Lessons from the Top with a Focus on Public Service." This series will include six exclusive webinars that are crafted to give you unparalleled access to industry leaders who can help shape your career journey.
Upcoming events:
Wednesday, January 22 at 7 p.m. (ET): "Charting your Own Path: Navigating Career Transitions" featuring Rafiq Ahmad - REGISTER NOW
Wednesday, February 26 at 7 p.m. (ET): "Mastering Executive Presence: Essential Leadership Skills" featuring James McDonald - Registration Coming Soon
Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. (ET): "Cracking the Code: Insider Tips for Landing a Federal Government Job" featuring Connie Yates - Registration Coming Soon
News Feeds
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Krebson Security
Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm
December 19, 2024 - 12:07pm
BrianKrebs
Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology firm based in Turkey.
How to Lose a Fortune with Just One Bad Click
December 18, 2024 - 8:17am
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Adam Griffin is still in disbelief over how quickly he was robbed of nearly $500,000 in cryptocurrencies. A scammer called using a real Google phone number to warn his Gmail account was being hacked, sent email security alerts directly from google.com, and ultimately seized control over the account by convincing him to click "yes" to a Google prompt on his mobile device.
How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks
December 11, 2024 - 4:38pm
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A financial firm registered in Canada has emerged as the payment processor for dozens of Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and websites hawking cybercrime services aimed at Russian-speaking customers, new research finds. Meanwhile, an investigation into the Vancouver street address used by this company shows it is home to dozens of foreign currency dealers, money transfer businesses, and cryptocurrency exchanges -- none of which are physically located there.
Patch Tuesday, December 2024 Edition
December 10, 2024 - 8:53pm
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Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 70 security holes in Windows and Windows software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in active attacks. The zero-day seeing exploitation involves CVE-2024-49138, a security weakness in the Windows Common… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/12/patch-tuesday-december-2024-edition/">Read More »</a></span>
U.S. Offered $10M for Hacker Just Arrested by Russia
December 4, 2024 - 9:08am
BrianKrebs
In January 2022, KrebsOnSecurity identified a Russian man named Mikhail Matveev as "Wazawaka," a cybercriminal who was deeply involved in the formation and operation of multiple ransomware groups. The U.S. government indicted Matveev as a top ransomware purveyor a year later, offering $10 million for information leading to his arrest. Last week, the Russian government reportedly arrested Matveev and charged him with creating malware used to extort companies.
Security Resources
- Infosecurity Mag
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- National Cyberwatch Center
- Security Weekly
- National Security Agency and Central Security Service
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- InfraGard Partnership for Protection
- TaoSecurity Blog
- Threatpost
- Open Software Security Community
- Ohio Homeland Security
- Dark Reading
- Ohio Attorney General Cybersecurity
- Ohio Attorney General
- State of Ohio Office of the Inspector General
- Ohio Department of Commerce
- Ohio Fire Chief's Association and Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Foundation
- Liquidmatrix Bot
- Columbus Collaboratory
- WOSU Public Media NovaLabs
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