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Sean Lennon Salyards

Please join the MIL family as we also come together to mourn the loss of Sean Lennon Salyards
(age 42), beloved son of Cindy Salyards and stepson to MIL CEO Butch Long. Sean passed
peacefully after a valiant seven-year battle with brain cancer. Despite the struggles of his life-
threatening diagnosis, Sean continued to live his life with purpose and joy, fulfilling goals and
major milestones along the way. Less than a year after his first brain surgery, he ran the Marine
Corps Marathon, and he would go on to compete in a triathlon and many more races. He
and wife Adrienne also expanded their family by welcoming two children to their family, son
Calvin (4) and daughter Sunday (1).
Along with being a cherished father, husband, son, uncle, and valued member of his church,
Sean was also an accomplished photographer, artist, teacher, student, and friend. After he
received his B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Virginia and an M.A. from Indiana
University, Sean went on to forge a career through his talent and vision, creating award-winning photographs, including
becoming recipient of the American Photo 2008 Image of the Year—his artistic images appeared in galleries across the U.S. and
Germany—teaching graphic design and photography at George Mason University School of Art and serving as a Senior Product
Manager for Deloitte Digital.
Please keep the family and friends of Ryon and Sean in your hearts and prayers in the days to come.

Get Smart about security

“Smart shoes” have ushered in a new era of personalized health monitoring and assistive
technology. No longer just a special agent’s secret phone, today’s smart shoes leverage
technologies such as Bluetooth for data collection and wireless transmission and incorporates
features such as GPS tracking, obstacle detection, and fitness tracking.
Difficult to spot, these shoes look like any ordinary running shoe or business casual shoe.
Important to remember, smart shoes are not permitted in any classified setting. Similarly
“smart glasses” have ushered in another new area of concern. Ray-Ban, in particular, launched
a line of new smart glasses that pose several special security risks:

» Personal data collection: The glasses may collect personal data such as images, videos,
and audio recordings, which could be used for purposes such as targeted advertising or
surveillance.
» Facial recognition: The glasses may use facial recognition technology to identify
individuals, which could raise concerns about privacy and surveillance.
» Third-party access: The glasses may allow third-party applications to access personal data,
which could be used for purposes such as targeted advertising or surveillance.
» Security vulnerabilities: The glasses may be vulnerable to hacking or other security
breaches, which could result in the theft or manipulation of personal and company
proprietary data.
It is important for users of Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses to be aware of these potential privacy
concerns and to take steps to protect their personal data, such as using strong passwords and
avoiding storing sensitive information on the glasses. Additionally, it is important for users
to be aware of any privacy policies or terms of service associated with the glasses and to
understand how their personal data may be used or shared.
Recent security concerns have highlighted the potential use of radio frequency (RF) air
tags embedded within lanyards. These tags can be used to track individuals without their
knowledge. To ensure your personal safety and security, please be aware and inspect your
lanyard regularly for any unusual attachments or alterations. If you are unsure about the origin
or components of your lanyard, do not wear it on government sites. And, lastly, report any
suspicious lanyards or security concerns to your supervisor immediately. Amazon has been
using these lanyards for some time to track guests in their buildings and to collect data on
attendees at AWS events.

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