The Internet is becoming a key source of information on emerging diseases and has become integral to public health surveillance. Internet-based systems have become a critical medium for clinicians, public health practitioners, and the public seeking health information. Data about diseases and outbreaks are disseminated not only through online announcements by government agencies but also through informal channels, ranging from press reports to blogs to chat rooms to analyses of Web searches. A Perspective from The New England Journal of Medicine, DOWNLOAD
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A recent report by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu discusses cyber-security as it pertains not only to nations, but to the world as a whole. The 'big picture' take on cyber-security may seem broad, but clear data and relatable examples make this report valuable to both the public and private sectors. DOWNLOAD REPORT
The nation's air traffic control systems are vulnerable to cyberattack. Support systems have been breached in recent months allowing hackers access to personnel records and network servers, according to a new report by the Department of Transportation's inspector general. READ MORE
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