GCC Blog

Written by: Dan Lohrmann, March 23, 2025 As I was reading various financial headlines last week to try and stay current on stock market developments, I came across a troubling headline: “HealthEquity Stock Plummets as Firm’s Profit Hurt by Cyber … read more

April 24, 2025 – Madyson Fitzgerald, Stateline.org (TNS) — For the first half of his career in law enforcement, working as a police officer in South Florida, Chase Fopiano did not think cyberattacks on police agencies were a serious threat. … read more

Written by: Robin Hattersley, March 25, 2025 According to the bulletin, user @AXactual posted on X (formerly Twitter), citing chatter from ISIS-K (Islamic State Khorasan Province) training camps regarding the planning of a coordinated multi-city terrorist attack on American hospitals. … read more

Written by: Judith Schubert, April 3, 2025 A comprehensive training program is the most effective means of preparing staff to address workplace violence, disruptive behavior or assaults. There are, however, some basic steps that all staff members can take to … read more

Written by: Nikki Davidson, April 4, 2025 As the use of robots to replace human beings in dangerous situations becomes more common within local and state public safety agencies, a well-known robotics manufacturer has sounded the warning sirens: It’s time … read more

Written by: Roger Edwards The most important part of tornado safety in schools, and in similar logistical arrangements such as nursing homes, is to develop a good tornado safety plan tailored to your building design and ability to move people. … read more

Written by: Caitlyn Freeman, The Seattle Times, April 3, 2025 (TNS) — Personal information including Social Security numbers was compromised during the ransomware attack that hit Highline Public Schools in September, officials announced Wednesday. School officials noticed malicious activity on … read more

Written by: Amy Rock – April 7, 2025 Data security is the second highest risk facing K-12 schools and colleges and universities, according to two recent reports from United Educators (UE). This includes data breaches, phishing, accidental disclosure of personal … read more

Preventing Active Shooter Incidents Through Student Behavior Analysis By: Andy Altizer, Brooks Batcheller & Dr. Michael Sanseviro The September 2024 active shooter attack that four dead at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia illustrates again how tragic a school incident … read more

Improving Safety During School Arrival and Dismissal Written by: Lt. Joseph Pangaro, CSO, CPM, Feb 28, 2025 When we think of the beginning of the school day, many of us picture busses pulling up, kids on bikes, and walkers coming … read more