In today's episode, we dive into the turbulent waters of cybersecurity, exploring recent developments that are reshaping the digital landscape. From Microsoft's groundbreaking decision to hold its executives directly accountable for cybersecurity measures to the unsettling revelation of vulnerabilities exploited by threat actors, no stone is left unturned. Join us as we dissect the latest in cybersecurity news, from data breaches rocking healthcare providers to the sophisticated techniques employed by cybercriminals targeting institutions worldwide. Stay informed, stay vigilant, as we navigate the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity threats together.

Cybersecurity Chronicles: From Microsoft's Accountability Shift to Emerging Threats

Author and provocateur, Clive Hamilton, says Australia cannot influence the climate we will be living with through this century. His new book, Living Hot, says harsh times are coming, and we should channel our resources into preparing for life on a hotter planet.
Is he right? Do we have our priorities back-to-front? We want to know more!
Join Clive and a panel of University of Tasmania experts as they discuss the ins and outs. Don't miss this hot conversation!

The experts:
  -  Professor Clive Hamilton, author and Professor of Public Ethics, Charles Sturt University
  -  Professor Gretta Pecl, Australian marine ecologist, lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth 
  -  Assessment Report and Director, Centre for Marine Socioecology, University of Tasmania
  -  Professor Michael Rose, Director, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania
  -  Professor Richard Eccleston, Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania
  -  Dr Andrew Constable, Quantitative Marine Ecologist and modeller, lead author (decision-making) for the IPCC 6th Assessment, and Associate, Centre for Marine Socioecology, University of Tasmania
  -  Professor Jan McDonald, Professor of Environmental and Climate Law, University of Tasmania’

Can We Survive on a Hotter Planet?

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Addressing the Medical Crisis: Importance of Supplementary Benefits in
Mitigating Financial Burdens
Introduction:
The landscape of healthcare is evolving rapidly, and with it comes a multitude of challenges for individuals and families alike. From the rise of treatable but costly diseases like cancer to unforeseen accidents occurring outside of work hours, the burden of medical expenses can quickly spiral into a financial crisis. In this paper, we delve into the significance of supplementary benefits such as short-term disability, accident expense, hospital indemnity, cancer, and critical illness benefits in alleviating the financial strain associated with medical emergencies. Additionally, we explore the portability of these benefits and their crucial role in ensuring financial stability during retirement, where healthcare expenses loom large.

Addressing The Medical Crisis Importance Of Supplementary Benefits In Mitigating

In this episode of the "HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest," Richard Simmons dives into critical developments in the cybersecurity landscape, particularly in the healthcare sector. He covers a newly discovered exploit targeting Windows Server via the "WinReg" NTLM Relay attack, the active exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in Samsung’s mobile processors, and the SEC’s charges against tech companies for underreporting the risks of the SolarWinds cyber breaches.

Additionally, VMware has patched serious vulnerabilities in its vCenter software, while ransomware attacks in healthcare have surged by 300% since 2015, largely driven by Iranian hackers. Simmons also highlights a collaboration between AI company Aidoc and NVIDIA, aiming to integrate AI into clinical workflows, as well as a report exposing cybersecurity gaps in Nova Scotia's health networks. CISA’s addition of the ScienceLogic SL1 flaw to the KEV catalog and a data breach at Johnson & Johnson are also discussed.

Tune in to hear Richard's expert insights on these pressing cybersecurity challenges.
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Addressing Breaches and Embracing AI Solutions

The HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest is a cybersecurity-focused podcast hosted by Richard Simmons, delivering timely updates on security trends, with a special focus on healthcare and critical infrastructure. In this episode, recorded on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, Richard covers several significant cybersecurity incidents and developments. Key highlights include Apple's response to actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in macOS, a ransomware recovery after nine months of disruption in a U.S. healthcare payments network, and criticism of the US Health and Human Services for failing to address critical information security challenges. Additionally, the podcast discusses the latest CWE Top 25 list of dangerous software weaknesses, CISA’s updated vulnerability catalog, a newly identified NFC payment exploit called Ghost Tap, and critical vulnerabilities in Progress Kemp's LoadMaster and Oracle's Agile PLM software. It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to stay informed about the evolving cybersecurity landscape, particularly within the healthcare industry. 
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Apple Zero-Days, Ransomware Recovery, and Emerging Exploits: Navigating Healthcare Cybersecurity

In Episode 15 of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey and members of Holland & Knight's International Trade Group discuss the complexities of Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) and its implications for security clearances in government contracting. They explain how foreign entities can influence cleared companies, impacting classified contracts, and detail the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's (DCSA) role in overseeing FOCI assessments through the SF-328 form. Mitigation strategies such as proxy agreements and outside directors are highlighted to ensure compliance and safeguard national security.

The episode also revisits Section 847 from the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which mandates FOCI assessments for non-classified U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracts valued at $5 million or more and represents a significant expansion of FOCI regulations. This discussion reinforces the need for companies to effectively navigate these complexities while utilizing supplemental documents like Affiliated Operations Plans and Technology Control Plans to maintain compliance.

A Comprehensive Overview of FOCI Mitigation

Learn about the environment in Fairfax County. Listen to EnviroPod.

This edition of the EnviroPod podcast (episode 50) features Urban Conservation Specialist Heather Colter and Soil Scientist Dan Schwartz, talking about the county’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP).

EnviroPod features subject matter experts from the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services talking about important environmental topics focused on what residents can do and what the county is doing to fulfill its environmental vision.

If you have an idea for a topic to be discussed on EnviroPod, email DPWESPublic-info-office@Fairfaxcounty.gov. 

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services builds and maintains safe, reliable infrastructure that improves public health and provides a high quality of life for residents. The department’s four business areas -– Solid Waste Management, Capital Facilities, Wastewater Management, and Stormwater Management –- work together to create and preserve sustainable communities.

Learn more about DPWES at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks.

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Elise Silvestri explores how art can strengthen climate advocacy with Carrie Ziegler, an interdisciplinary Artist, Speaker, and Community Engagement Expert. Carrie talks about her process for creating and executing the Chrysalis Project: Transforming Together, an art and climate policy project that enacted powerful change over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the participating students, Brisa Sabel, shares her experience of the successful campaign and the  joy and inspiration it gave her. 

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Listen to Carrie Ziegler discuss the power of art storytelling in making meaningful, local climate policy.

Carrie Ziegler harnesses the collective power of art to drive social and environmental transformation. Through her Art in Action initiatives, she collaborates with diverse entities—local governments, organizations, schools, and universities—to create multi-dimensional works that blend participant creativity with pressing societal issues. These projects inspire active engagement, bringing communities together to create lasting change. Along with the Chrysalis Project, Carrie also led the Plastic Whale Project, where students created a life-sized whale out of plastic bags. The whale played a pivotal role in successfully passing a ban on single-use plastic bags in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Thurston County, Washington.

Based in Olympia, Washington, Carrie is recognized internationally, bringing her impactful vision to global forums, including Aotearoa (New Zealand), Ghana, France, Mexico, and Canada. She empowers Artists and Change Makers to maximize their societal impact through art, inspiring a broader movement of change driven by creativity. Complementing her hands-on work, Carrie is penning her inaugural book, Eclosion: An Artist’s Path to Power and Peace. In this work, she intertwines her memoir with a practical guide for unleashing personal and collective potential, offering a blueprint for transformative change through art—a light for a world in desperate need of inspiration.

Check out her work on her Instagram, @carriezieglerart.

Can Art Impact Climate Change Policy? Promoting Common Sense Solutions Through Art

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND THE MITIGATION OF COVERAGE GAPS
In this episode, Julian Enoizi, CEO of Guy Carpenter Europe, and Chairman, Public Sector Risk Practice and Dan Becker, CEO of Guy Carpenter Global Analytics and Advisory, will discuss protection gaps around the world, how public private partnerships can help bridge those gaps and how Guy Carpenter and Marsh McLennan more broadly can help build an increasingly resilient future.

To learn more, visit GuyCarp.com and click on Solutions.

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The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

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A monthly podcast for climate advocates hosted by Peterson Toscano & the CCR Team, high school and college-aged climate change action figures. We help you talk about global warming: its causes & impacts.

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Ideas, debate and discussion - for and from Tasmania. Our vibrant and informative public talks and forums are now available as podcasts.

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