Latest & Greatest – Military & Government

HeinOnline’s newest database, Military & Government, delves into the history, administration, and evolution of the most powerful military in the world, one that is controlled, not by military leaders, but rather by civilians. The United States Military is comprised of six branches: the Army, which is the oldest of the six branches, the Marine Corps, the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force, the newest of the service branches. Although the U.S Constitution names the President as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and gives Congress the power to declare war, the National Security Act of 1947 set the stage for the current organization of the military. To help researchers understand the complexities of the administration of the Armed Forces and get a glimpse into the rich history of the American military, HeinOnline has created its Military & Government database, a collection of government documents, books, periodicals, and scholarly articles that examines the past, present, and future of this strong fighting power.

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Insuring Your Risk Against Cyber Attacks

During the month of August alone, the Center for Strategic & International Studies recorded nine cyber attacks that targeted government agencies and/or high-tech companies or caused an economic loss of more than one million dollars. As of May 25, 2021, according to the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center or HC3, there had been 82 ransomware incidents that affected the healthcare sector worldwide. Colonial Pipeline suffered a ransomware attack in late April that had a profound impact on the critical infrastructure system of the United States. As cyber attacks and ransomware attacks become more prevalent, it is incumbent upon businesses, large and small, to take immediate steps to reduce their risk of falling prey to cyber criminals and hackers.

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