COVID-19

How to Work Remotely and Securely

Across the country, organizations are directing employees to work from home—in many cases indefinitely. This sudden and unprecedented shift creates serious cybersecurity risks for both companies and their employees.

March 24, 2020

Uncertainty Is the Enemy of Prosperity

In an op-ed published in The Hill, ASCEND’s Anne Mosle urges Congress to address the “structural inequities” that threaten the financial stability of families during uncertain times.

March 23, 2020

Do’s and Don’ts for the Direct Cash Transfer Plan

The new stimulus bill released by the Senate includes checks for Americans earning under $75,000.

March 20, 2020
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This Time Do Everything

The individuals most impacted by the economic effects of COVID-19 are those least equipped to sustain the hit.

March 20, 2020
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The Cybersecurity 202: Coronavirus Pandemic Makes U.S. More Vulnerable to Serious Cyberattack, Lawmakers Warn

Aspen Tech Policy Hub’s Betsy Cooper was quoted in The Washington Post’s Cybersecurity 202 on the US’ vulnerability to cyberattacks during the pandemic.

March 19, 2020

What Americans Are Doing Now Is Beautiful

Garrett Graff, Director of Cyber Initiatives, wrote a piece in The Atlantic about Americans’ newfound communitarianism and cooperation during an uncertain time.

March 19, 2020

From Leading Through Crisis to Creating a COVID-19 Preparation Tool

These toolkits can help businesses and health care systems prepare for the outbreak and address weaknesses.

March 19, 2020
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Infodemic: Half-Truths, Lies, and Critical Information in a Time of Pandemics

MARCH 19, 2020 – As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, so does misinformation — thwarting efforts to control the disease and risking lives. Dr. Claire Wardle, a leading expert on content verification, outlines the global trends around information flows and the coronavirus.

March 19, 2020

Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

One of the great lessons of history is that in moments of crisis, our communities sustain us.

March 13, 2020