Public safety cybersecurity slowly ramps up
Technical debt is actually hampering cyber investment, increasing vulnerabilities and limiting interoperability, an IDC analyst says.
Protect elections by prioritizing public awareness of cyber defenses
By turning the spotlight on the processes and technologies that undergird election security, state and local cyber leaders can thwart malign foreign influence activities before they can take hold.
No ‘silver bullet’ for zero trust
Because there are no comprehensive solutions available, governments need multiple efforts to happen at once, a county cyber exec advised.
Unemployment fraud cases highlight ‘perfect storm,’ signal need to modernize
While some states have lost millions of dollars to pandemic fraud, others have turned to artificial intelligence to help process claims and catch criminals.
State CISOs must cooperate more with locals on threats, report says
Stronger collaboration among the public, private and academic sectors can strengthen overall cybersecurity and feed the talent pipeline, according to NASCIO’s biennial report.
Colorado state web portal still down after cyberattack
The Russian-speaking group Killnet claimed responsibility for the hack as well as similar attacks on several other states’ government websites.
Hackers leak data online in escalation of LA schools ransomware attack
The group behind last month’s attack published 500 gigabytes of stolen data, but the superintendent said the district still refuses to pay the ransom.
Identity as the new perimeter: How one county launched its zero trust initiative
“If you can’t get your arms around identity, you’re never going to be able to address zero trust,” Maricopa County’s CISO Lester Godsey said.
Deep data inspection: The overlooked element in government data security
Because encryption can make data quality problems harder to detect and isolate, good quality, properly formatted, exploit-free data is essential.
3 steps to help new CISOs to hit the ground running
To face increasing cyber threats, new chief information security officers must quickly assess the environment, establish strategic objectives and act intentionally on a strategy they have confidence in.
Water utility cyber investments stymied by unfunded mandates, fiscal pressures
During a House committee hearing, utility representatives said they need more federal money and partnerships to face down cyber threats.
Federal cyber grants could foster greater cooperation between state, local governments
States can provide cybersecurity services to local governments in lieu of cash funding, DHS said, while required planning committees can comprise many stakeholders.
Ransomware task force outlines threat response
The Joint Ransomware Task Force is designed to unify efforts and identify ways to leverage the federal government’s unique authorities and capabilities to disrupt ransomware.
Cyber modernization too complex for quick fixes, in-house solutions, report says
State and local agencies feel pressure to quickly overhaul their technologies and processes to stay ahead of adversaries and meet growing IT demands, but they first need an in-depth assessment of strategic costs and other implications.
DHS unwraps $1B state and local cybersecurity grant program
Each states will each receive a minimum of $2 million for FY 22 for a planning committee and a cybersecurity plan that details how it will reduce their cybersecurity risks.
5 actions to help state and local agencies gain visibility and improve IT hygiene
A hygiene-first approach combined with modern security solutions is essential for state and local agencies looking to increase their level of protection, gain visibility into their IT environments and eliminate blind spots.
State lays groundwork for cyber ecosystem
South Carolina expects to need 6,000 new cybersecurity workers over the next 10 years.
How a fast-growing town moved from ad hoc to strategic cybersecurity
Security operations center as a service gives Gilbert, Arizona, a single pane of glass for support, services and collaboration.
LA schools hit with ransomware attack
Schools in the nation’s second largest school district opened on Tuesday after the attack, but access to email, applications and IT systems has been disrupted.
Getting the word out on election security
Between rigorous testing and certification, risk-limiting audits and assistance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, state and local elections are vastly more secure – even if the public doesn’t know it.
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