Google announced a new program last week designed to provide basic digital skills training to people exiting incarceration. While many recent workforce development programs aim to pipe more workers into technical positions, the Grow with Google Career Readiness for Reentry Program offers community organizations online resources to supplement technology programs for rank beginners. Colin Wood has the full story.

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D.C. police chief confirms personnel files stolen in ransomware attack

The group responsible, Babuk, said it's shutting down, though many ransomware actors simply regroup under different names. Benjamin Freed has more.

DHS launching a CDO office and CMMC-like risk management program

The CDO is organizing work around eight priority data domains, and the department is looking to pilot a CMMC approach with its vendors. Dave Nyczepir has the news.

Eight Virginia universities announce cybersecurity workforce projects

University students will get experience working on projects related to cybersecurity risk and bio-cybersecurity. Ryan Johnston has the details.

DOD to allow personal phones to access ‘DOD365’ platform

Acting DOD Chief Information Office John Sherman gave an update on the DOD's new collaboration platform, DOD365. Jackson Barnett has the story.

European police hope Google ads will steer teenagers away from a life of hacking

Success is hard to measure, police say. Shannon Vavra has it.

Nevada presses pause on 'innovation zones'

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said the idea of communities governed by technology companies warrants further public examination before the legislature makes a decision. Ryan has the update.

Stanford student finds glitch in ransomware payment system to save victims $27,000

Sometimes the good guys win. Sean Lyngaas has more.

House green lights new State Department cyber bureau

The Cyber Diplomacy Act is back in action. Shannon has the update on the legislation.

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