Cybersecurity
Beware bad actors’ tricks and t(h)reats
With the right approach, officers can use tools they already have to track, catch online criminals
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Ensuring compliance with these guidelines can be challenging, especially with agencies not accustomed to implementing firmware protections
How AI and deployable communications are changing the field
“By collaborating closely with IT professionals, we ensure that networks remain secure, compliant, and fully operational, even in the face of evolving cyber threats,” said Al Brisard, President and CEO of SecuLore
Engage in a virtual tabletop exercise to understand the readiness, response protocols and inter-departmental coordination required to mitigate the effects of a cyber breach
In recent years, the landscape of law enforcement has been dramatically transformed by the proliferation of digital evidence
These key technologies can help prevent breaches, stolen data
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In addition to law enforcement work, Faraday bags can also protect your personal devices and key fobs from hackers and unauthorized access
How the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) partners with local police to safeguard critical infrastructure against evolving threats
The harassment included hacking attempts of the officer’s personal computer, false police reports and thousands of spam messages
The 2023 attack, which “came in as a [phishing] email,” culminated in San Bernardino County paying a ransom of $1.1 million in cryptocurrency to the hackers
There are several ways agencies can develop robust privacy standards while taking advantage of emerging technologies to improve public safety
Based on dozens of real-life CyberTipline reports, an interactive film follows the story of a 15-year-old boy’s exploitation online
As technology continues to integrate into all aspects of daily life, it has unfortunately also become a tool for perpetrating violence
Trends that will guide U.S. public safety organizations to success and transformation
“Recreating crime scenes, information sharing and planning of tactics will boost situational awareness,” the Interpol report states
Interactive virtual environment simulates cybersecurity incidents for realistic, hands-on training for law enforcement
Solutions and insights for protecting public safety networks from cyberattacks
The teen was safely reunited with her mother, but that outcome required quick coordination between at least six law enforcement agencies in two states within 27 hours
“Not every child ... will have the support system to deal with this issue,” Dorota Mani, the mother of a victim, said. “And they might not see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
New report reveals critical need for public safety agencies to deploy modern cloud-native dispatch and technology systems to better support the communities they serve
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