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Why Cybersecurity Awareness Month Is the Perfect Time to Talk About Ransomware Recovery

Why Cybersecurity Awareness Month Is the Perfect Time to Talk About Ransomware Recovery

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a prime opportunity to shift focus from just prevention to building a robust ransomware recovery plan.
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Little Rock Police Warn Businesses of New Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Little Rock Police Warn Businesses of New Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

The Little Rock Police Department is issuing a warning to business owners and managers in Arkansas regarding a new scam. Scammers are reportedly impersonating federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Marshals, to demand payments for alleged missing funds from businesses. The police department clarified through a social media post that no legitimate law enforcement agency will contact individuals by telephone to request or accept payments. This fraudulent activity aims to exploit businesses by creating a false sense of urgency and authority. The Little Rock Police Department is urging anyone who receives such calls to report them immediately to prevent further incidents and protect businesses from financial loss. This scam highlights a growing trend of sophisticated impersonation tactics used by criminals.
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University of Arkansas System Remembers Former President B. Alan Sugg, Who Passed Away at 88

University of Arkansas System Remembers Former President B. Alan Sugg, Who Passed Away at 88

B. Alan Sugg, the former president of the University of Arkansas System, passed away on Saturday at the age of 88. Sugg served as president from 1990 to 2011, marking the longest tenure in the university's modern history. During his leadership, the UA System experienced significant growth and expansion, increasing from approximately 30,000 students across five campuses in 1990 to over 70,000 students and 18,000 employees across 17 campuses, divisions, and units by 2011. Under his guidance, the system awarded more than 150,000 degrees and completed $2 billion in facility expansion. His tenure saw the addition of five community colleges, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, the Criminal Justice Institute, the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts, and the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute. He also oversaw the founding of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in 2004. Sugg was remembered as a hard-working and conscientious leader who significantly improved the UA Syste...
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How to Use Cybersecurity Awareness Month to Test Your Recovery Plan

How to Use Cybersecurity Awareness Month to Test Your Recovery Plan

Use Cybersecurity Awareness Month to move beyond posters. Here's how to pressure-test your actual cyber incident recovery plan before a crisis hits.
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How to Run a Dependency Audit During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

How to Run a Dependency Audit During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

A practical guide for development and security teams on how to conduct a software dependency audit to improve your organization's security posture.
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Why Cybersecurity Awareness Month Is Really About Behavior, Not Posters

Why Cybersecurity Awareness Month Is Really About Behavior, Not Posters

Cybersecurity Awareness Month shouldn't just be about posters and emails. Real security comes from changing human behavior, not just checking a box.
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5 MFA Mistakes That Still Put Companies at Risk During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

5 MFA Mistakes That Still Put Companies at Risk During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Multi-factor authentication is critical, but common implementation mistakes can leave your business dangerously exposed to cyberattacks.
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Arkansas Department of Transportation Halts Mowing Operations Due to High Wildfire Risk

Arkansas Department of Transportation Halts Mowing Operations Due to High Wildfire Risk

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has temporarily suspended mowing operations in areas of the state experiencing extreme drought conditions. This measure is a proactive effort to mitigate the risk of wildfires. Typically, fall mowing operations commence on October 1st and conclude by Thanksgiving across the state. ARDOT district engineers will continuously monitor drought severity using the U.S. Drought Monitor and assess local conditions to determine where mowing should remain suspended. The state's Department of Agriculture's wildfire tracker indicated only one active fire on Sunday, but Arkansas has reported 1,547 wildfires this year, burning a total of 38,276 acres. Fifty-three of Arkansas's 75 counties are currently under burn bans, and the entire state is designated as having a high risk of wildfires, meaning fires ignite easily and spread quickly, with unattended brush and campfires likely to escape and potentially become serious if not addressed promptly.
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Werner Enterprises Seeks Office Manager in Little Rock, Arkansas Amidst Broader Hiring Efforts

Werner Enterprises Seeks Office Manager in Little Rock, Arkansas Amidst Broader Hiring Efforts

Werner Enterprises Seeks Office Manager in Little Rock, Arkansas Amidst Broader Hiring Efforts
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NASA Seeks Deputy Chief Information Officer to Lead Digital Transformation for Space Missions

NASA Seeks Deputy Chief Information Officer to Lead Digital Transformation for Space Missions

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is actively recruiting for the executive position of Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO). This role is critical for shaping the agency's digital infrastructure and information technology, which are essential for supporting ambitious missions such as returning humans to the Moon and advancing scientific discovery. The DCIO will serve as the Chief Information Officer's principal strategic partner, overseeing daily IT operations and integrating agency-wide IT programs to ensure alignment with NASA's mission objectives. The position involves significant responsibility, including shared oversight of over $2 billion in IT spending and managing a blended workforce of more than 1,500 civil servants and contractors. Key duties include leading digital transformation and innovation, guiding investment lifecycle processes, and ensuring the delivery of secure, technically sound, and financially viable IT solutions. The DCIO will also be responsible for talent...
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ProPublica Journalists Successfully Establish Private Schools with Minimal Oversight in Three States

ProPublica Journalists Successfully Establish Private Schools with Minimal Oversight in Three States

ProPublica reporters, in collaboration with local journalists, successfully established private schools in Arkansas, West Virginia, and North Carolina with surprising ease, highlighting a lack of stringent oversight in these states. In Arkansas, the process involved a few clicks on the Secretary of State's website, a $45 fee, and purchasing an American flag. No questions were asked about the founders' backgrounds or qualifications, nor about the curriculum or student learning assessment. In West Virginia, a handwritten notice of intent and a college transcript were sufficient to establish a microschool, bypassing building health and safety requirements. In North Carolina, journalists filed an online notice of intent from a brewery, using the brewery's fire and sanitation inspections, though they later encountered a snag requiring school-specific inspections. This experiment was conducted to demonstrate how easily individuals, some with questionable backgrounds, can open private schools, often in unconventi...
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SANY Nutrition Opens Jonesboro Facility, Launches Protein Snack Brand

SANY Nutrition Opens Jonesboro Facility, Launches Protein Snack Brand

SANY Nutrition Opens Jonesboro Facility, Launches Protein Snack Brand