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2018 Private Well Workshop for Environmental Health Professionals
Healthy Home Assessment and Intervention Training – January 9 – 11, 2018
Tufts University Health Sciences Employer Recruitment Events 2018 – You’re Invited!
The Tufts University School of Medicine Career Services office is planning the following employer events for Spring Semester 2018 to assist in engaging with our student and alumni populations: TUFTS PUBLIC HEALTH APPLIED LEARNING EXPERIENCE (PRACTICUM) FAIR Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 4:00-5:00 …
National Environmental Heath Association News for Affiliates
Join your colleagues on November 29, 2017 for an Educational Seminar on Food Sanitation, Food Inspection Tools and Regulating Cannabis Foods at the Marlborough Courtyard
Listening Sessions with the Cannabis Control Commission
The Cannabis Control Commission will be holding public listening sessions throughout the Commonwealth. Please note that the Commissioners will not be answering questions at the public listening sessions. The purpose of the public listening sessions is to hear from members of the public regarding …
Computer Security Tips
Start with the Basics: Three Core Practices Install anti-virus and anti-spyware programs and keep them up to date. Install a firewall and keep it properly configured Regularly install updates for your computer's operating system Treat Your Personal Information Like Cash Check Out …
Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign
Stop.Think.Connect. Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign …
National Cyber Security Alliance
NCSA's mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school, protecting the technology individuals use, the networks they connect to, and our shared digital assets …
Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack
As cell phones and PDAs become more technologically advanced, attackers are finding new ways to target victims. By using text messaging or email, an attacker could lure you to a malicious site or convince you to install malicious code on your portable device. Evaluate your security settings - …
OnGuardOnline.gov
OnGuardOnline.gov is the federal government's website to help you be safe, secure and responsible online. The Federal Trade Commission manages OnGuardOnline.gov, in partnership with other federal agencies. OnGuardOnline.gov is a partner in the Stop.Think.Connect. campaign, led by the Department …
Internet Hoaxes & Urban Legends
Chain letters are familiar to anyone with an e-mail account, whether they are sent by strangers or well-intentioned friends or family members. Try to verify the information before following any instructions or passing the message along. There are two main types of chain letters: Hoaxes: …
Reporting internet incidents/problems
Report suspicious cyber incidents to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team Incident Hotline: 1-888-282-0870 You can report phishing by sending email to [email protected] If you think your computer has malware, the Federal Trade Commission wants to know. File a complaint. If …
Meta data stored in digital images
Digital cameras often save "hidden information" (also known as metadata tags) along with the image. This information may include information about the image, camera, photographer and location. The data are saved in various formats. The most common include: Exif, GPS, IPTC, and XMP. We request …
Sign Up for Free Cyber Alerts
The National Cyber Alert System (NCAS) is America’s coordinated alert system for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing emerging threats and vulnerabilities. We encourage you to register for technical and/or non-technical alerts by visiting the US-CERT website. …
National Environmental Health Association Career Center
Visit the National Environmental Health Association Career Center for more job postings. …
55th Annual Yankee Conference on Enviromental Health
October 4th & 5th, 2017 Newport Harbor Hotel 49 America's Cup Ave. Newport, RI 02840 View booklet Register Online …
What is Deet?
DEET is a chemical (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) used as the active ingredient in many insect repellent products. Approximately 30% of the U.S. population uses DEET repellents each year. Formulations registered for direct application to human skin contain from 4% to 100% DEET. Approximately 230 …