Students: Review information regarding the new Pathways Program Internships,
Recent Graduates and Presidential Management Fellows on OPM.gov at the
following link: http://www.opm.gov/hiringreform/pathways/.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Call for Nominations. White House Champions of Change
U.S. Department of Homeland
Security
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
FEMA ANNOUNCES
HURRICANE SANDY WHITE HOUSE CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE CALL FOR
NOMINATIONS
WASHINGTON—Today
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the White
House Office of Public Engagement, announced that the nomination period for the
Hurricane Sandy White House Champions of Change is now
open.
On April 24,
2013, the White House will host a Champions of Change event to recognize
outstanding leaders and hidden heroes that contributed to the ongoing response
and recovery of Hurricane Sandy. The innovative, collaborative, and
solutions-based work of local heroes has significantly contributed to response
and recovery efforts. FEMA is accepting nominations of individuals, community
leaders, neighborhood groups, small businesses, and members of academia that
implemented creative solutions to problems facing disaster survivors.
Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, March 6,
2013.
“While
Superstorm Sandy devastated many communities along its path, it also brought out
the best in us, as neighbors helped neighbors to survive and recover,” said FEMA
Administrator Craig Fugate. “As we continue to rebuild after this storm, help us
recognize Champions of Change who went above and beyond to help
others.”
Additional
information on the Champions of Change program can be found at www.whitehouse.gov/champions. To submit a
nomination, visit http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=6995,
download the nomination form and e-mail it to: FEMA-Sandy-Champions@fema.dhs.gov.
Nominations will be accepted through March 6, 2013.
An Afternoon with the NCR's Protective Security Advisors & Fusion Center representatives - 03/14/2013 from 1:00p - 3:00p
InfraGard National Capital Region monthly meeting - An Afternoon with the NCR's Protective Security Advisors & Fusion Center representatives - 03/14/2013 from 1:00p - 3:00p
InfraGard - National Capital Region Members Alliance
Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT)
Washington, DC
Who: InfraGard Members and Guests (this meeting is open to the public)
What: Updates from the NCR's Protective Security Advisors and DC's Fusion Center
When: Thurs., 03/14/13 from 1:00p - 3:00p
Where: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 777 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20002. (Directions can be found here:
http://www.mwcog.org/contact/directions/default.asp)
Why: As the center of our military and government, the National Capital Region faces unique challenges in protecting its critical infrastructure. Come hear the NCR's Protective Security Advisors (PSA) from DHS speak about the Office of Infrastructure Protection and their roles as PSAs, specifically within the NCR. Additionally, we will hear from the Washington, DC fusion center - the Washington Regional Threat and Analysis Center (WRTAC) - as they discuss their mission and functions within the NCR.
How: Register at http://incrma031413.eventbrite.com. There is a $10 fee to attend. Coffee will be provided. **While there are no refunds, we welcome substitutions if the original registrant is unable to attend.**
**Please note there are new security procedures now in place at the MWCOG building. When you arrive, you will go to a self-service security wall terminal in the lobby where you will be asked to scan your driver's license or other form of identification. The terminal will print out a one day pass enabling you to pass the security officers and go to the elevator and to the 3rd floor. If you park in the garage, you will need to get off the elevator at the lobby level and get your pass. Building security officers in the lobby will verify your pass and assist if you have any questions.**
Agenda:
1:00 - 1:15 Welcome and Introductions
1:15 - 2:00 DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection overview and Protective Security Advisor program
2:00 - 2:30 Washington Regional Threat Assessment Center (WRTAC) Updates (DC's Fusion Center)
2:30 - 2:50 Q & A
2:50 - 3:00 Wrap-up & Adjournment
Our speakers for this program are:
WRTAC Representative (bio forthcoming)
NCR Protective Security Advisors
Kelly Wilson and Matthew Wombacher currently serve as the Protective Security Advisors (PSA) for the National Capital Region Region within DHS's Office of Infrastructure Protection. They support homeland security efforts, serving in an advising and reach-back capacity for State and District Homeland Security Advisors. They contribute to the development of the national risk picture by assisting with the identification, assessment, monitoring, and minimizing of risk to critical assets at the local level. As a PSA, Ms. Wilson and Mr. Wombacher facilitate, coordinate, and perform vulnerability assessments for local critical infrastructures and assets, and act as physical and technical security advisor to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
Ms. Wilson (additional bio forthcoming)
Mr. Wombacher served in the United States Secret Service for nine years prior to becoming a PSA. He served in the Technical Security Division, the component of the Office of Protective Research within the Secret Service which operates as the focal point regarding countermeasures for all environmental threats to Secret Service protected persons and facilities. Disciplines included in this field are counter-explosives and counter-IED measures, CBRN incident prevention and mitigation, Fire/Life/Safety and physical security planning, and continuity of operations planning among other countermeasures programs. This routinely involved domestic and worldwide travel as a member of Presidential Advance teams.
Mr. Wombacher brings extensive experience, comprehensive knowledge, in-depth training, and instructional aptitude with regard to the areas of security operations and planning. While assigned to the US Secret Service, Mr. Wombacher coordinated several key training programs for the Technical Security Division.
Prior to employment in the US Secret Service, Mr. Wombacher served eight years in the US Coast Guard performing a variety of assignments. Highlights include selection for duty assignment to the Presidential Honor Guard, and serving as Air Navigator onboard the HC-130H long range aircraft. Mr. Wombacher holds additional professional certification from the ASIS International organization as a Certified Protection Professional.
Newsletter: Multi-State Info Sharing & Analysis Center
Monthly Security
Tips
NEWSLETTER
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February
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Volume 8, Issue 2
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How Do I Protect the
Information on My Smartphone?
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From the Desk of William F. Pelgrin,
Chair
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We’ve
come to depend on our smartphones so heavily it is hard to remember what we did
before we had them. If you have a smartphone, you now carry a fully functional
computer in your pocket or purse. That’s a tremendous amount of information at
your fingertips! Therefore, it is paramount that you safeguard the
smartphone.
Common
Risks for Smartphones
Take
a moment to consider each of these areas:
Simple
Steps to Protect Your Smartphone:
For
More Information:
For additional information about securing mobile devices, please
utilize the following resources:
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14 Ways to Find a Stolen or Lost iPhone: http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/tp/14-Ways-To-Find-A-Lost-Or-Stolen-Iphone.htm
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<!--[endif]-->FTC
– How to Dispose Your Mobile Device Securely: http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0200-disposing-your-mobile-device
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<!--[endif]-->University
of Northern Colorado: http://www.unco.edu/cybersecurity/students/mobile.html
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– Cyber Threats to Mobile Phones: http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/cyber_threats_to_mobile_phones.pdf
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<!--[endif]-->Sophos
– Android Tool: http://www.sophos.com/androidsecurity
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<!--[endif]-->Microsoft
– Secure Your Smartphone: http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/mobile-phone-safety.aspx
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National Service Agency: 205 organizations receive Senior Corps grants through competitive process
For Immediate Release Friday,
February 22, 2013
Samantha Jo Warfield sjwarfield@cns.gov; 202-606-6775 |
National Service Agency Grants to Support 80,000 Senior Volunteers205 organizations receive Senior Corps grants through competitive process
WASHINGTON, DC – The Corporation for National and
Community Service (CNCS) today announced more than $14 million in
funding to support organizations and nonprofits across the country.
The organizations will leverage the experience and talents of RSVP Senior Corps
volunteers in schools, conservation projects, disaster response, veterans’
services, and other priorities.
Nearly 80,000 new senior volunteers will have the
opportunity to serve through 205 organizations receiving awards in 35 states.
These funds were awarded as part of the first grant competition since 1971 for
RSVP, one of three Senior Corps programs administered by CNCS. Grantees
selected will address a wide range of community issues, from disaster response
and early childhood education to veterans and military families and
environmental stewardship.
A complete list of grants is available here.
“Today, more than ever, communities need the talents
and skills of all citizens to help solve our most pressing challenges,” said
Wendy Spencer, CEO of CNCS. “Americans age 55 and over are a powerful resource
to help communities achieve real change. These new RSVP grants will provide the
bridge to connect seniors to meaningful service opportunities, so that they may
deliver the enormous social and economic benefits we know are good for our
nation.”
Established in 1971, RSVP engages Americans age 55
and older in volunteer opportunities across the country, allowing citizens to be
a part of the solution to community challenges. RSVP volunteers provide support
to veterans and their families, help seniors to live independently in their
homes, mentor at-risk youth, and provide critical support to communities
recovering from disasters. While serving, RSVP volunteers also improve their own
lives, by staying active and civically engaged.
In 2012, 320,000 RSVP volunteers delivered more than
47 million hours of service in their communities. Through community and
faith-based organizations, RSVP volunteers served more than 563,000 veterans,
mentored more than 82,500 children, and provided independent living services to
more than nearly 742,000 elderly adults.
“Older Americans bring a lifetime of skills and
experience as parents, workers, and citizens that can be tapped to meet
challenges in our communities,” said Dr. Erwin Tan, Director of Senior Corps at
CNCS. “Given the many social needs facing our communities – and the growing
interest in service by 55+ American citizens – this is a moment of unprecedented
need and opportunity for our programs to take advantage of an extraordinary wave
of human capital that has the potential to transform our nation.”
As part of the agency’s focus on driving greater
innovation and impact, organizations receiving 2013 RSVP grants will report
their progress using the performance measures CNCS adopted as a result of the
bipartisan 2009 Serve America Act. CNCS has embraced competition and
performance measurement for the RSVP as a way to achieve greater impact in
communities and the nation and to encourage innovation through adoption of new
ideas and services.
The next Senior Corps funding opportunity will open
sometime mid-year. Americans who seek to volunteer with a Senior Corps program
can search for local opportunities in their area at seniorcorps.gov.
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