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Protecting Yourself with Credit Reporting Agency Security Freezes – Now Free

8/16/2018

Combating identity theft. If you’re concerned about identity theft, those reported mega-data breaches, or someone gaining access to your credit report without your permission, you should consider placing a credit reporting agency security freeze on your credit report. What is a security freeze? A security freeze means that your credit report file cannot be shared…

National Security Agency – Hawaii Cybersecurity Work Study/Scholarship Opportunities

8/4/2018

The National Security Agency (NSA) recently announced their Hawaii cybersecurity work study and internship programs available to high school and college students. While the list released includes many other excellent opportunities nationwide, the following programs are available here in Hawaii: High School Work Study Program – Hawaii location (application deadline is September 30, 2018) Stokes…

Hack the Wave – Community Maritime Cybersecurity Challenge

8/2/2018

Hack the Wave is a maritime cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag event that will explore the foundations of maritime security by going through a series of challenges that will place participants at the helm of TRUDI, the Tactical Reconfigurable Underway Demonstration Interface. Each challenge is designed to educate participants on TRUDI’s capabilities and vulnerabilities. Bring a team or roll solo,…

(ISC)2 Hawaii Chapter – “Talk Story” with Alan Paller (SANS Institute President and Founder)

6/12/2018

The (ISC)2 Hawaii Chapter is hosting Mr Alan Paller, SANS Institute President and Founder, as their Special Community Event guest speaker to bring Hawaii’s cybersecurity professionals, students, and enthusiasts together to promote cybersecurity on June 27, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, at the Honolulu Council of the Navy League. Alan founded SANS, a college and professional cybersecurity…

Hawaii’s Youth Summer Cybersecurity Programs

5/21/2018

As summer is just around the corner, parents are scurrying to get their kids enrolled in meaningful yet affordable summer programs. As the importance of cybersecurity grows, one smart option is to sign them up for one of three weeklong cybersecurity programs being offered this summer to middle and high school students. Why cybersecurity? The…

GenCyber Hawai‘i Summer Program Announced

4/3/2018

GenCyber Hawai‘i recently announced their schedule for their one-week beginner and intermediate cybersecurity camps being offered this summer during June 4 thru July 20 statewide. These camps focus on engaging learners with sound cybersecurity principles and teaching techniques. Camps are FREE and funded jointly by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation. Read…

CyberPatriot X National Finalists Announced—Leilehua High School’s Army JROTC Team Heads to Baltimore, MD!

3/4/2018

Students from Leilehua High School are headed to Baltimore in April as finalists in the national championship round of CyberPatriot IX—The National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The team is one of 13 finalists for the competition’s All Service Division. This is the third trip to the national finals for Leilehua’s JROTC as they captured consecutive…

Advancing the Homeland Security Information Sharing Environment: A Review of the National Network of Fusion Centers

12/19/2017

The House Homeland Security Committee majority staff released a new report reviewing the nation’s network of fusion centers, hubs for sharing information related to security between federal, state and local government entities. Read the comprehensive review of the Committee’s analysis and findings in the report: Advancing the Homeland Security Information Sharing Environment: A Review of the…

McCaul Releases November Terror Threat Snapshot

12/18/2017

In November, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released the Terror Threat Snapshot, a monthly assessment of the Committee’s continuing effort to highlight the growing threat America, the West, and the world face from ISIS and other Islamist terrorists.

Complex Coordinated Terrorist Activity Planning

12/12/2017

In September 2017, FEMA announced the state was selected to receive funding to enhance state preparedness and response efforts to address complex coordinated terrorist attacks. We must remain vigilant to threats from terrorism including homegrown extremism and lone wolf style attacks, but many of the programs that help keep us safe are under attack. For…