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BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. Join the Wild Goose Players as they present Stephen Sondheims masterpiece musical, Into The Woods, April 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 7:30 p.m., and April 23, 24, 30, and May 1 at 2 p.m. at the Bellows Falls Opera House.

Nominated for ten Tony Awards and winning three, this epic musical adaptation of the Grimms Fairy Tales covers multiple themes: growing up, parents and children, accepting responsibility, morality, and finally, wish-fulfillment and its consequences. Time Magazine reviewers wrote that the plays basic insight is that at heart, most fairy tales are about the loving yet embattled relationship between parents and children. Almost everything that goes wrong which is to say, almost everything that can arises from a failure of parental or filial duty, despite the best intentions. Stephen Holden wrote that the themes of the show include parent-child relationships and the individuals responsibility to the community. The witch isnt just a scowling old hag, but a key symbol of moral ambivalence. James Lapine said that the most unpleasant person, that is, the Witch, would have the truest things to say and the nicer people would be less honest. In the Witchs words, Im not good; Im not nice; Im just right.

Featuring haunting music, fantastical sets and costumes, giants and witches and more, this show will keep you spellbound from start to finish. The production includes the creative team and company that brought Chicago, The Secret Garden, and Jesus Christ Superstar to the Opera House Stage.

Due to continuing Covid concerns, masks will be required. For tickets and reservations visit http://www.bellowsfallsoperahouse.com. For further information, email dstern@wildgooseplayers.com .

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NSA presents a Wild Goose Players production of Into the Woods - The Vermont Journal & The Shopper - Vermont Journal

JAMESTOWN, N.C. (March 29, 2022) The National Security Agencys (NSA) National Centers of Academic Excellence have validated Guilford Technical Community Colleges Cyber Crime Technology program of study and designated the college as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.

Karen Leuschner, National CAE Program Manager for the NSA, said in the letter of validation for the Cyber Crime Technology course that your ability to meet the increasing demands of the program validation will serve the nation well in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure.

The validation means that GTCC students will receive a level of cyber education reflective of the standard required to work for companies, organizations, and government agencies. The curriculum validation will run through the 2026 academic year.

GTCCs designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense highlights the colleges proficiency as reliable and trustworthy source of education in cybersecurity, saidAnthony Clarke, Ph.D., president of GTCC. In todays world it is paramount that we are leaders in cybersecurity education. This recognition by the NSA puts an exclamation point on the integrity and value of our cybersecurity program.

The NSA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) developed the Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense program two decades ago to provide a method for community colleges to pursue the Program of Study Validation. To receive the designation, colleges must submit all curriculum and course assignments for review by a team from the NSA and DHS, who ensure that coursework aligns with the objectives and outcomes defined as job requirements of the agencies.

Cyber Crime Technology (the AAS and certificate) have been under GTCCs Computer Technologies since the 2010-2011 academic year. More information about GTCCs Cyber Crime Technology Center can be found at: Cyber Crime Technology Center (gtcc.edu)

About Guilford Technical Community College:Guilford Technical Community College is the fourth largest of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System. GTCC serves more than 27,000 students annually from five campuses and a Small Business Center. For more information, visitgtcc.edu, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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GTCC's Cyber Crime Technology program receives award of validation from National Security Agency - Yes! Weekly

EDTECH:What is your background, and how did you get involved with GenCyber?

Greeley:I have 15 years of classroom experience, including teaching Advanced Placement U.S. history and U.S. government, and I spent about 20 years coaching basketball. GenCyber launched in 2014 as a pilot, and I started working with them in a support role in 2015.

I love teaching, and I wasnt looking to leave the classroom, but I grew to love cybersecurity education. Since 2018, Ive worked at the National Cryptologic School at the NSA.

Greeley:GenCyber is a federally supported program that gives grants to postsecondary institutions to host student, teacher or student/teacher programs in cybersecurity. Were looking at a shortfall of about half a million cybersecurity positions in the United States. So, this program works to make better cybersecurity citizens and, hopefully, teach students who are interested in cybersecurity that there is a career out there for them.

One of the greatest things about cybersecurity is that it is multidisciplinary. Its for STEM students, but also for liberal arts-minded students. A lot of times, GenCyber is the first touchpoint for students and teachers in cybersecurity.

FIND OUT MORE:How can OpSec benefit K12 schools and district leaders?

Greeley:My favorite part of GenCyber is that every program looks different because it is based on the local K12 ecosystem. A GenCyber program in Northern Virginia is going to look a lot different than a GenCyber program in Iowa.

Each institution must have certain pillars. We require that they base their curriculum on six principles: confidentiality, integrity, availability, defense in depth, thinking like an adversary and keeping it simple. We also require that they teach cyber ethics, and they must have at least one unit on careers.

Greeley:Historically, theyve been weeklong summer camps. We now require institutions to also host pre-camp and post-camp events. Were trying to build more year-round engagement, particularly since we know that K12 cybersecurity opportunities for students and teachers are still somewhat scarce.

Greeley:In my opinion, its never too early, because students are getting devices at younger and younger ages. Anytime students have access to devices, cybersecurity conversations should occur. Because we partner with higher education institutions and focus on college and career readiness, we focus more on middle and high school students.

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Q&A: How the National Security Agency is Building the Next Generation of Cyber Stars - EdTech Magazine: Focus on K-12

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reacted strongly to the alleged paper leak in the ongoing UP Board examinations and on his directions, the district inspector of schools (DIOS) at Ballia was placed under suspension while the probe into the entire matter was handed over to the Special Task Force (STF).

The chief minister also directed officials to invoke National Security Act (NSA) against all those responsible for the paper leak.

The English paper for the Intermediate class scheduled in the UP Board exams 2022 was cancelled in 24 districts because of paper leak in the second shift in the Ballia district on Wednesday.

Sources said that the STF team, which was already on alert, responded quickly to the SOS and took eight suspects into custody in Ballia and were grilling them in the paper leak case.

Speaking to reporters in Lucknow soon after the paper leak came to fore, Secondary Education Minister Gulabo Devi said that strict action would be taken against the culprits.

Devi said that the chief minister was keeping an eye on the whole matter. She claimed that fixing the prima facie accountability of the DIOS of Ballia, Brijesh Kumar Mishra, the government had placed him under suspension.

She further said that to take stern action against those involved in the paper leak, the government had handed over the investigation to the UP STF.

She said that the officials of all the 24 districts where the UP Board paper was cancelled were under the purview of the probe.

Meanwhile, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Kumar Awasthi has sought a detailed report on the entire matter from the district magistrate and superintendent of police of Ballia.

It may be mentioned that the papers were kept in high level security and all the arrangements were made by the government and the Education department to ensure no leakage but still the gang managed to leak the English paper.

The Uttar Pradesh Board exams for Classes 10 and 12 began on March 24 under strict arrangements, with close to three lakh cameras installed at centres to curb cheating. The feedback from 8,373 centres is being monitored at district-level control rooms.

The state government had earlier warned that the stringent National Security Act (NSA) would be slapped against those found using unfair means during the exams. All exam centres were being monitored closely with help of staff and a total of 2,97,124 CCTV cameras, officials had earlier said.

On the first day of the exams, senior officials had inspected several exam centres and reviewed the arrangements.

He said that the exam was conducted as scheduled in the rest of the districts.

Announcing the cancellation, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) said, "Due to a paper leak, the Intermediate English paper scheduled for Wednesday, March 30 at 2pm in 24 districts only has been cancelled."

Earlier, Additional Chief Secretary (Secondary Education) Aradhana Shukla said that the paper of Class 12 English subject series 316 ED and 316 EI was leaked and hence the examination of those 24 districts had been canceled where the papers of this series were sent. She said the date of the canceled exam would be announced later.

Sources said that the canceled English paper of Class 12 would be held on April 13.

The exams were canceled in Ballia, Etah, Baghpat, Budaun, Sitapur, Kanpur Dehat, Lalitpur, Chitrakoot, Pratapgarh, Gonda, Azamgarh, Agra, Varanasi, Mainpuri, Mathura, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Shamli, Shahjahanpur, Unnao, Jalaun, Mahoba, Ambedkar Nagar and Gorakhpur districts.

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CM acts tough on paper leak NSA to be invoked against culprits, DIOS Ballia suspended - Daily Pioneer

ZTE Canada, a leading global provider of turnkey networking solutions and consumer technology, announced theConnect-Hub 5Ginternet gateway is now available at TELUS.

The Connect-Hub 5G makes home internet easy, from set-up to streaming in no time.The Connect-Hub 5G is offered in two variations an Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit. The Connect-Hub 5G Indoor Unit can be placed on a flat surface inside the home and relocated as needed. The Connect-Hub 5G Outdoor Unit optimizes connectivity, giving weaker wireless signal areas a boost to improve data throughput to your existing indoor Wi-Fi. It features added protection to withstand the elements including an IP65 dust and waterproof rating, 6KV lightning protection, and the ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures and 5% to 95% humidity.

High-Performance Connectivity

The Connect-Hub 5G Indoor and Outdoor Units support 4G LTE, 5G SA and NSA modes, as well as Sub-6GHz. Advanced antenna technology and algorithms independently select the strongest network signal. The Indoor Unit supports up-to-30 simultaneous Wi-Fi connections and features an innovative antenna that creates a 360-degree dual-band Wi-Fi coverage area.

The Connect-Hub 5G Indoor Unit: Internet Modem & Router in One

The Connect-Hub 5G Indoor Unit replaces your home internet modem and router, providing you with high-speed internet and connectivity to all your devices in one easy-to-use hub. It also provides advanced security including WPA and WPA2 Wi-Fi security, VPN, DMZ, and IP filtering.

High Bands, Faster Speeds, No Sweat

Pushing the boundaries of wireless speeds means more physical heat generation. The Connect-Hub 5G Indoor Unit tackles heat dispensation without noisy fans. The chimney venting design dispels heat while the silent, built-in radiator and thermal phase change material work together to keep things cool.

Easy to Install

The Connect-Hub 5G was developed so just about anyone can install the Indoor Unit without a technician. Real-time network signals allow you to choose the best location and an app guided Wi-Fi configuration takes care of the rest.

Samuel Sun, President of ZTE North AmericaFrom TVs to computers, almost every device now connects to the Internet. Most homes and businesses are connected by wired Internet, often with a single choice of providers. By partnering with TELUS, we are bringing the first 5G CPE to Canada, and making home internet more affordable and accessible.

Dwayne Benefield, Senior Vice President, Connected Home & Entertainment at TELUSWireless 5G will provide next level speed and connectivity for our wireless high-speed internet customer segments, especially those in rural areas. TELUS selected the Connect-Hub 5G for its ability to deliver reliable high-speed internet with a simple install for our customers. It supports all our current spectrum bands, in particular our newly acquired 3500 MHz, ensuring customers will be able to reliably stream, conference and game at higher speeds than ever before.

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TELUS, ZTE Unveil 5G Internet Gateway with 4G, 5G SA and NSA Modes - The Fast Mode

FORT MEADE, Md. Cleveland is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the International Women Air & Space Museum. For three days it'll also be home to over 1,000 outstanding women in cybersecurity - and the National Security Agency (NSA) will be there.

The 9th annual Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Conference is in-person from March 17-19 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.NSA's presence will be highlighted at booth #300 at the conference career fair in addition to a trio of speakers. BGen Lorna Mahlock, United States Marine Corps, will provide insight into her trailblazing career as the first African American Brigadier General in the Marines. From the NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, our women in cybersecurity will talk about their work that impacts and shapes the field today and into the future.

NSA Speakers at WiCyS 2022:

Visitors can learn more about NSA's mission, how it addresses the hardest problems facing the nation, and meet some of the people making it all happen.

Bring your resume! If you're looking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced world of cyber, and you're passionate about federal service, stop by booth #300 for more information. We'll have folks ready to conduct interviews and help grow our team.

We hope to see you in Cleveland to help highlight some of the incredible women who drive cybersecurity at NSA.

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NSA on the road at the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Conference 2022 - National Security Agency

The zeros lined up on the scoreboard, but former Nansemond-Suffolk Academy softball standout and current freshman UNC Greensboro pitcher Reese Byrd had no idea she had pitched a no-hitter until she was mobbed by her teammates.

Byrd didnt allow a hit in a five-inning no-hitter in an 8-0 win March 13 over Delaware State.

I had no clue what was happening until my teammates ran up to me after the game, Byrd said.

Sophomore Brooklynn Maxwell scooped up a routine ground ball at shortstop in the top of the fifth with two outs, making a line-drive throw to senior Samantha Lagrama at first base to solidify the victory.

The team sprinted out from the dugout and surrounded Byrd, who was casually jogging out to left field following the out. Freshman Jessie Shipley was the first to Byrd, while the rest of the team had giant smiles on their faces.

I said (to Byrd) Hey, do you know what you just did, Shipley said. She seemed a little confused, and I said NO-NO. Then she smiled and got excited. It was really cool to watch her do that and Im super proud of her.

Byrd struck out five in the victory. She is 4-3 overall in nine appearances and starts with three complete games.

A no-hitter is a tough feat to accomplish for any pitcher, said coach Janelle Breneman. Reese being a freshman makes it very special and is a sign of good things to come. Our defense was solid behind Reeses ability to shut them down.

Reese faced 18 batters, tossing 65 pitches in the shutout.

This was the first shutout for the Spartans (16-8) since May 9, 2021 when they beat Western Carolina 5-0.

I didnt have my best performance in the previous game, so this outing was refreshing, Byrd said.

Byrd in 2021 helped NSA to Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II championships while the Saints went undefeated. That season, she was also named the conference player of the year and selected first-team all-state.

With UNC Greensboro, Byrd has a 2.93 ERA, the lowest of the Spartans pitching staff. She has thrown 40.2 innings, allowed 35 hits and has 20 strikeouts.

I am so proud of Reese and her performance on the mound on Sunday, said pitching coach Kendra Kirkhoff. She took control and showed a lot of confidence with each batter.

This was the Suffolk, Virginia natives first collegiate no-hitter. It was also the first for UNCG since Feb. 24, 2018, when Stephanie Bryden, the schools current volunteer assistant coach, threw an 8-0 five-inning victory against Virginia.

This is the 13th no-hitter in program history.

My teammates and coaches made it so special and exciting, Byrd said. Everyone was really excited for me in the huddle after the game. Ive thrown a few no-hitters in high school and travel ball, but this one was definitely my favorite.

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She didn't know about the no-no: Former NSA softball standout throws no-hitter - The Suffolk News-Herald - Suffolk News-Herald

At the core of Prime Minister Narendra Modis style and direction for counter-terror and counter-strike operations is the ability to adapt and surprise the enemy by exhibiting risk-taking at the highest level, writes national security advisor Ajit Doval in a new book thats been brought out to celebrate 20 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public office. The book titled Modi@20: Dreams meet Delivery. will be out next month and has chapters written by home Minister Amit Shah, minister of external affairs S. Jaishankar, national security advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Nandan Nilenkani, Arvind Panagariya, Ashok Gulati, Sudha Murthy, the late Lata Mangeshkar, PV Sindhu and Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. It has been edited by BlueKraft Digital Foundation and is being published by Rupa Publications.

The PM completed 20 years in public office last year.

In an excerpt reviewed by HT, Doval describes how the Prime Minister dealt with the Uri terror attack in September of 2016 where terrorists breached the defences of the armys 12 Infantry Brigade base and killed 19 personnel. 10 days later, India carried out what has now become known as a surgical strike, hitting targets across the Line of Control. In the response to Uri 2016, a few aspects stand out, writes Doval. One, it was a simultaneous operation by multiple strike teams at four disparate locations and extended across a vast geographical boundary.

The second aspect, according to the NSA, is that the strikes were a political call taken by the Prime Minister, which meant he was taking responsibility not only for success, but also for failure. This exhibited risk-taking at the highest level a quality shown by very few. Third, it generated chaos, panic and confusion by creating the enemy is everywhere syndrome, Doval writes.

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According to Doval, the strike was so effective that the then Pakistan leadership castigated its ground formations for failing to block even one strike team, despite having a large number of forward deployed troops. The NSA then goes on to differentiate the incident from the aerial strike conducted post the attack in Pulwama in 2019. Nearly 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in a terror attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14, 2019. The attack on the CRPF convoy prompted India to carry out an airstrike in Pakistans Balakot and brought the two countries to the verge of war.

When it comes to the response to Pulwana, 2019, the one aspect of the Balakot counter-strike was that it was very different from other counter-terror, counter strikes undertaken by India, he writes. We had been responding to terror strikes in the ground domain. It was the first time an aerial strike was conceived and implemented with finesse, in the bargain also blowing away the myth of Pakistan nuclear bargain.

Doval goes on to add that if any adversary attacks Indias core interests, there will be counters. Domain and level will not be limiting factors, he writes. That said, the post-Uri strikes were different, and Balakot was different from the post-Ur strike. Tomorrow it may be different from both. This remains at the core of the Prime Ministers style of thinking and directions.

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Modi exhibits risk-taking at the highest level: NSA Doval in new book on PM - Hindustan Times

The Namibia Statistics Agency and the Northern Electricity Distributor (NORED) this week signed an agreement to enhance the spatial mapping of powerlines, meters, transformers and other electric infrastructure.

The mapping of this infrastructure will mean that NORED will be able to efficiently monitor these infrastructures, especially through other tools such as satellite images that the NSA has secured on behalf of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.

NORED will further benefit from the existing pool of government data in conducting their spatial planning, including these satellite images that are frequently updated. The placement of other infrastructure in the National Spatial Data Infrastructure will assist NORED in determining priority service areas, therefore improving service delivery.

The data from the future Population and Housing Census will be of particular value to NORED in terms of updating and understanding what the actual rate of access and electrification are versus the total population and households in NORED area of operation.

The two institutions will collaborate on customer data and use of spatial information that demonstrate its value and benefit to local, regional, and national development programs and priorities as well as to work together in joint committees leading to mutual sharing of knowledge and expertise.

f.l.t.r: Fillemon Nakashole, CEO of NORED and Alex Shimuafeni, Statistician-General & CEO of NSA.

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NSA, NORED join hands to enhance spatial mapping of electric infrastructure - Namibia Economist

FORT MEADE, Md. The White House announced today that President Joe Biden has signed National Security Memorandum 8, Improving the Cybersecurity of National Security, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Systems. This Memorandum implements the cybersecurity requirements of EO 14028 for National Security Systems (NSS) - networks across the U.S. Government that contain classified information or are otherwise critical to military and intelligence activities. The Memorandum provides the Director of the NSA, General Paul M. Nakasone, in his role as the National Manager for NSS, with enhanced insight and authorities to better safeguard these systems.

We stand ready to fulfill our role, and our responsibility, in securing our nation against foreign malicious actors, and any efforts to exploit our national security systems, said General Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, Director, NSA/Chief, Central Security Service.

The Memorandum provides the National Manager the authority to issue binding direction to departments and agencies operating NSS to take action against cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. All departments and agencies operating NSS will now report to the National Manager on both the status of mitigation actions taken in response to a specific cyber incident as well as provide assessments of the overall impact to their systems. Departments and agencies are also required to notify the National Manager of known or suspected incidents or compromises of NSS.

The new authorities will provide us with the necessary cybersecurity visibility into our most important systems, said Rob Joyce, NSA Cybersecurity Director and Deputy National Manager for national security systems. This new insight will allow us to identify vulnerabilities, detect malicious threat activity and drive mitigations to better secure all national security systems.

The NSM also requires Federal departments and agencies to modernize encryption protocols used on national security systems.

As the nations leader in cryptography, NSA will play a significant role in ensuring cryptographic interoperability among national security system users through cryptographic standards for use on NSS, said Gen. Nakasone.

For more, read the full memorandumand view the accompanying fact sheet.

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President Biden Signs Cybersecurity National ... - nsa.gov