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Study Shows Elevated Stress among Those Believing They Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

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By Evan Stewart
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Results from a study recently published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking revealed a correlation between the stress hormone cortisol and exposure to a personal cyberattack. Individuals who had been victims of cyberattacks had higher levels of the hormone in their saliva, as opposed to a control group not exposed to attack. The attack victimes also indicated their perception of personal insecurity and feared they would most likely fall victim to similar attacks in the future.

This study was designed by a group of Israeli researchers as a way to gauge the psychological effects of cyber terror. Researchers were interested in discovering just what type of possible physical damage would be displayed by the individuals studied, even if the participants were never exposed to direct bodily harm.

The outcome of the study indicated that because of both psychological as well as physiological changes occurring in the test subjects, perhaps better teaching and disaster preparedness could mitigate some of these changes. If the fear and anxiety associated with such an attack were lessened, individuals would most likely be better suited to handle the situation and prevent future occurrences from happening.

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5 Reasons First Responders Should Take Yoga Seriously

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By Olivia Kvitne

Yoga is not just “good” for first responders; it is meant for them. Why? Because yoga allows people to increase their ability to focus and problem-solve, gives them heightened situational awareness, and helps them make intelligent gut reactions to situations. Here are simple ways to begin your journey toward reducing stress.

A Year in Review: The Greatest Challenges Facing Law Enforcement

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To address some of the most important developments in law enforcement, In Public Safety has created an online magazine. The majority of these articles are written by AMU faculty members, who are both academics and practitioners. Their real-world experience, when combined with academic rigor, allows them to provide invaluable insight about what’s happening in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

Managing the Stress of a Career in Intelligence

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By Dr. Valerie E. Davis, American Public University

The job of an intelligence analyst is often very stressful due to the nature of the work and intense pressures to deliver information in a short amount of time. AMU intelligence studies professor Dr. Valerie Davis writes about the importance for intel analysts to learn how to recognize and identify stress and understand effective ways to manage it. 

Physical Health for Strong Critical Thinking Skills

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Physical health is a vital component for any person; however, it is particularly important for intelligence professionals. While the image of a field agent chasing down an intel lead may come to mind when thinking about the importance of physical health, it’s just as important for an analyst sitting at a desk to maintain a healthy body and lifestyle to enhance critical thinking skills. Now is the time to make the changes and focus on eating better, exercising more, and getting a good night’s sleep. It could be the difference in making an accurate judgement at a critical moment or not.