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Higgins Welcomes System Restoration after Change Healthcare Cyberattack

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that, per reports, Change Healthcare, a segment of UnitedHealth Group, has restored much of its electronic payment system after a 3-week system outage due to a ransomware attack. Claims processing is expected to resume today, March 15, with a full system restoration phased in the next week.

 

In February, Change HealthCare publicly disclosed that it had been the victim of the most significant cyberattack on the U.S. health care system in American history. This attack severely impacted not only the health care industry but also millions of Americans who rely on the services provided by Change HealthCare. The organization is responsible for 15 billion health care transactions annually and touches 1 in every 3 patients’ records.

 

The culprit, ALPHV/BlackCat, demanded immediate financial compensation to restore services online. Unfortunately, various Veteran Homecare facilities and Small Business health care providers across South Louisiana were impacted by the attacks, leaving many organizations unable to process payments, receive prescriptions, and fill health claims.

 

“The cyber warfare that goes on around us, sight unseen, should concern everyone,” said Congressman Higgins. “With cyberattacks becoming increasingly prevalent, we as a nation must make it a priority to focus on protecting our computer systems. Some of the most innovative ideas and products for cyber warfare originate from American startups and small businesses. We must harness their expertise to prevent, mitigate, and defend our country against cyberattacks. We cannot allow situations like Change Healthcare to impact the daily lives of hardworking Americans because our cyber developments are not up to speed and able to compete in the international marketplace.” 

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School of Diplomacy Welcomes New Faculty

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Dr. Brandon Valeriano

Dr. Brandon Valeriano

The School of Diplomacy is excited to welcome two new professors to join starting
for the Fall 2023 semester. Both Dr. Brandon Valeriano and Dr. Brendan Balestrieri
bring a surplus of experience in all matters of international relations, with a particular
emphasis on the role of the military and the importance of homeland security in the
world of diplomacy. The School looks forward to the continued opportunities to expand
student learning with our new professors.

Brendan Balestrieri, Ph.D. – Professor of Practice

Dr. Brendan Balestrieri will join the School of Diplomacy and International Relations
as a Professor of Practice starting Fall 2023. As a native of New York, he is excited
to be joining a school with an excellent reputation and moving a little closer to
home. For the past 18 years, Dr. Balestrieri has served as an officer in the United
States Army, stationed primarily in South Korea. With master’s degrees in International
Studies from Korea University and Public and Media Relations from Johns Hopkins University,
and his Ph.D. from Korea University, Dr. Balestrieri primarily researches the intersection
between the military, international relations, and policy.

As part of his new role, Dr. Balestrieri will help develop the new International and
Homeland Security B.S. program, focusing on a comparative approach. The course will
examine different approaches…

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Techstars London welcomes new managing director

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Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customised programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, has announced the appointment of Saalim Chowdhury as Managing Director of Techstars London. He follows predecessor Eamonn Carey.

Formerly a Partner at 500 Startups, Chowdhury will lead the growth of the startup accelerator in London, as it expands to two programmes a year, in April and September. Techstars London will open to startups across new sectors, welcoming more b2b startups in healthtech, fintech and web3, and using technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Techstars London is looking for early-stage founders who would benefit from a programme that develops entrepreneurial talent, accelerates startup growth, and gets them closer to product-market fit. Whilst the programme is London-based, Chowdhury’s focus will be on attracting startups around the UK and will be touring the country to do so.

Speaking on his appointment as the new Managing Director of Techstars London, Saalim Chowdhury, said, “What drew me to Techstars is the deep commitment to developing founders and communities, especially here in the UK and Europe. Global rivals continue to dramatically increase class sizes, with little or no footprint in Europe, but Techstars is staying at 12 companies per batch. Instead, we’re increasing the number of programmes in key cities like London and hiring more talent to deliver them, so that we can continue to foster personal connections and development, individual attention and a deeply bonded community.”

“I want to work with founders that are creating services for new audiences, or changing the way convention has been dictated for years, mostly by bringing perspectives from one industry to another. There must also be a positive impact on society. The goal is to create stronger startups from a more diverse range of backgrounds.”

“Eamonn has left big shoes to fill, and I am eager to continue and expand upon his great work. I’m delighted to lead this growth from London, as Techstars doubles down in the UK”

Over 200 UK startups have been through a Techstars…

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Trident University International Welcomes New Homeland Security Faculty Member

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Dr. Franklin Ammerman has been elevated to a Full-time Professor in Trident’s College of Health and Human Services. He joined Trident as an adjunct instructor in 2013 and has an extensive background in criminal justice, including 26 years at the FBI.

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Franklin Ammerman has joined Trident University International’s (Trident) College of Health and Human Services as a Full-time Professor. In this role he will teach and develop courses in homeland security, emergency and disaster management, and criminal justice.

Dr. Ammerman joined Trident in 2013 as an adjunct instructor in the Homeland Security Department. He has taught courses such as Domestic Terrorism and Cybersecurity, Cyberterrorism and Cyber Warfare, and Cyber Threat Intelligence, as well as the Capstone Project in Homeland Security.

Previously, Dr. Ammerman served for 26 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). During his time with the FBI, he handled issues relating to homeland security and counterterrorism, as well as general criminal cases.

He also spent three years as a homeland security instructor at the FBI Academy in Virginia where he served as a subject matter expert in national security strategies, racially-motivated violent extremism, radicalization and mobilization to violence, and anti-government violent extremism.

“Trident’s students will benefit from Dr. Ammerman’s ability to bring his military, criminal justice, and academic experiences to life in the courses he teaches,” states Dr. Patricia Rhynders, Interim Dean, Trident’s College of Health and Human Services.

Prior to his work at the FBI, Dr. Ammerman served in the U.S. Armed Forces for nine years.

Dr. Ammerman holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, with specializations in homeland security policy and leadership, from Northcentral University in Arizona. He earned a Master of Public Administration from Troy State University in Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science in Police Administration from Eastern Kentucky University.

About Trident University International
Founded in 1998, Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University…

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