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Federal IT Security Institute's Certifications Receive DoD 8140 Directive Approval for the DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (DCWF)

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214120131/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214120131/en/
    FITSI's Certifications Receive DoD 8140 Directive Approval for the DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (DCWF) (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The approval encompasses four key FITSP certifications tailored to the specialized roles within the federal workforce: Auditor, Designer, Manager, and Operator.
  • The DoD 8140 Directive, outlining the roles, training, and qualifications for the Department of Defense's cybersecurity workforce, recognizes certifications that provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform critical cybersecurity functions.
  • FITSI's mission is to secure the nation's Federal Information Systems by certifying that Federal Workforce members understand and can apply appropriate Federal IT security standards.
  • The DoD Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (DCWF) is a structured system established by the Department of Defense to define, identify, and categorize the roles and responsibilities of cybersecurity personnel.

FAIR Health Launches Healthy Decisions for Healthy Aging Campaign to Empower Older Adults and Family Caregivers

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the national, independent nonprofit FAIR Health, with generous support from The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF), launched Healthy Decisions for Healthy Aging, a national campaign to promote and disseminate FAIR Health's groundbreaking healthcare educational tools and resources for older adults and their caregivers on FAIRHealthOlderAdults.org. The campaign features inviting messaging and visuals designed to empower a diverse audience of older adults and their caregivers to make educated healthcare decisions. Campaign messaging positions FAIR Health for Older Adults as an online resource that helps older adults make "healthy decisions for healthy aging" and recognizes that for older adults, healthcare decisions are "family decisions, life-changing decisions and shared decisions." The campaign can be found here.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign features inviting messaging and visuals designed to empower a diverse audience of older adults and their caregivers to make educated healthcare decisions.
  • Campaign messaging positions FAIR Health for Older Adults as an online resource that helps older adults make "healthy decisions for healthy aging" and recognizes that for older adults, healthcare decisions are "family decisions, life-changing decisions and shared decisions."
  • Through a prior planning grant generously funded by JAHF, FAIR Health launched tools and resources for older adults and family caregivers last year.
  • FAIR Health President Robin Gelburd stated: "FAIR Health is proud to launch the Healthy Decisions for Healthy Aging campaign to educate and empower older adults and family caregivers on tools and resources that can help improve their financial health literacy and support informed healthcare decision making.

OSC announces Seniors Expert Advisory Committee members for 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced the membership of its Seniors Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the 2024 term.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced the membership of its Seniors Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the 2024 term.
  • First launched in 2016, SEAC has provided valuable insights on and contributions to OSC initiatives supporting seniors, including the development and implementation of the OSC Seniors Strategy.
  • Members provide diverse perspectives on issues and challenges facing older investors, drawing on their expertise in sectors including financial services, law, law enforcement, academia, medicine and seniors' advocacy.
  • The OSC would like to thank former SEAC members Alexis Wenzowski, Harold Geller, James (Jim) Turner, Kavina Nagrani and Keith Sjorgen for their service and contributions.

The Dr. Peter Centre Collaborates with the CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks on a Landmark Indigenous-led initiative: "Culture as Harm Reduction Knowledge Bundles."

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Dr. Peter Centre is proud to announce a new collaboration with the CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks on the groundbreaking "Culture as Harm Reduction Knowledge Bundles: An Indigenous-Led National Initiative."

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Dr. Peter Centre is proud to announce a new collaboration with the CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks on the groundbreaking "Culture as Harm Reduction Knowledge Bundles: An Indigenous-Led National Initiative."
  • Incorporating insights from existing research initiatives on COVID-19 and Indigenous harm reduction, the initiative addresses service disparities and paves new pathways to understanding and healing.
  • Nationally recognized harm reduction practices that speaks a language of understanding and cultural relevance.
  • Ensuring barrier-free access to harm reduction services backed by service providers armed with peer-informed resources.

The 2023 Nanjing Peace Forum: Promoting Sustainable Development, Youth in Action

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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Since 2020, the Nanjing Peace Forum has been held for three sessions.

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  • Since 2020, the Nanjing Peace Forum has been held for three sessions.
  • With the theme of "Jointly Promoting Peaceful Development and Sharing the Fruits of Civilization - Youth in Action", this forum will contribute wisdom and strength to safeguarding world peace and promoting common development.
  • The group developed five action plans related to sustainable development in Nanjing and international peace city construction.
  • Throughout the event, 2023 The 10th Anniversary of the National Initiative of Building One Belt and One Road Media Think Tank and Youth Dialogue Activity, 2023 The "Wonderful China Touch Nanjing" Visiting Program will also be held concurrently.

DISABILITY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT KEY TO SOLVING HEALTH DISPARITIES

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and the entire disability community. Solving the health disparities faced by people with disabilities starts with their involvement in policy making and healthcare decisions, according to a new report from the COVID-19 Health Disparities Task Force facilitated by The Arc of Pennsylvania.

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  • Solving the health disparities faced by people with disabilities starts with their involvement in policy making and healthcare decisions, according to a new report from the COVID-19 Health Disparities Task Force facilitated by The Arc of Pennsylvania.
  • The report notes that the health decisions for people with disabilities are made without their insight and involvement, despite the community being among the country's largest groups experiencing health disparities.
  • Without their insights, health disparities will continue to plague the disability community."
  • The Task Force's latest report, " Recommendations for Addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities Among the Disability Community ," concludes a multi-year effort funded with a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health through the CDC's National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved.

Civil Discourse Curriculum Seeks to Promote a More Perfect Union

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Civic Education, with funding from the Annenberg Public Policy Center's Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics, has released the Civil Discourse: An American Legacy Toolkit, a free online curriculum for college classrooms and adult learners that assists educators and their students in developing civil discourse skills using primary sources and current events.

Key Points: 
  • It is a positive step forward in creating, as the Preamble promises, a more perfect union."
  • The Civil Discourse: An American Legacy Toolkit provides inquiry-based, modular lesson plans for instructors and facilitators.
  • The curriculum contains five fully developed modules, Principles of the Constitution, the Evolution of Political Parties, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, and Citizenship.
  • Students also participate in whole-group and small-group activities to build background knowledge to actively participate in civil discourse models.

NICE Community Coordinating Council Names Trellix’s Michael Alicea as Industry Co-Chair

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), announced the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) NICE program has appointed Michael Alicea , Trellix Chief Human Resources Officer, as its new NICE Community Coordinating Council Industry Co-Chair.

Key Points: 
  • Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), announced the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) NICE program has appointed Michael Alicea , Trellix Chief Human Resources Officer, as its new NICE Community Coordinating Council Industry Co-Chair.
  • Michael Alicea brings a wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to upending systemic barriers in cybersecurity education, exemplified by his work with Trellix’s Soulful Work movement.
  • Serving a two-year term as Industry Co-Chair, Michael will drive positive change, advocate for solutions to address talent shortages, and foster stronger collaboration between public and private sectors.
  • Elevated by Michael Alicea’s leadership as Industry Co-Chair, the NICE Community Coordinating Council will continue making significant strides toward an improved cybersecurity education and training landscape.

NIST adds Check Point Software’s MIND Training Program to its NICE Education and Training Resources

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, today announced that its MIND training program is now NICE compliant .

Key Points: 
  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, today announced that its MIND training program is now NICE compliant .
  • Created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) framework is a fundamental reference for describing and sharing information about cybersecurity work.
  • To date, Check Point has worked with more than 140 universities, 250 learning centers and 45,000 students.
  • To learn more about Check Point MIND, please visit: https://www.checkpoint.com/mind/

Cybersecurity transformation and the government workforce the subject of CompTIA-led panel at upcoming AFCEA TechNet Cyber conference

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The implications and ramifications of changes to workforce initiatives that guide how federal government workers communicate and work securely is the subject of a CompTIA Learning Solution Series panel discussion at next month's AFCEA TechNet Cyber conference.

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  • Government cybersecurity initiatives the panel will discuss include:
    DoDM 8140.03, which provides a targeted, role-based approach to identify, develop and qualify cyber personnel.
  • The revised National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) framework, an improved and simplified conceptual design that helps to better coordinate an integrated ecosystem of cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development.
  • The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program, the next iteration of the DoD's CMMC cybersecurity model.
  • Zero trust, an evolving set of cybersecurity paradigms that move defenses from static, network- based perimeters to focus on users, assets, and resources.