CISA issues enterprise mobile security checklist
The Enterprise Mobility Management system checklist outlines steps for device management, authentication, app and network security as well as defending enterprise systems from mobile devices.
When people become data records, ‘low-resolution’ citizens struggle
When identity-authenticating systems are unevenly implemented, people whose identifying data contains errors or inconsistencies struggle to access connected government services.
Rethinking perimeter defense and expanding visibility can deter modern day adversaries
Packet capture offers total visibility of endpoint, application and network interaction, both before and after an event, from the Ethernet header to the application payload.
Feds still unsure of ransomware’s reach
A Department of Homeland Security official suggested the department lacked critical data about ransomware attacks targeting the private sector and government agencies.
Mississippi launches digital driver’s license
State residents can now store a digitized version of their driver’s license on their smartphone.
NJ offers in-person ID verification for online services
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is rolling out a new service that allows individuals -- even those without a mobile phone or dedicated internet access – to verify their identity at retail locations.
State IT execs lean into collaboration for cyber defense
Structured partnerships and effective collaboration are key to effective cybersecurity, state IT execs say.
3 pillars of effective digital vaccine passports
By providing a secure and easy-to-use digital mechanism for verifying vaccination status, governments can build a secure and trusted foundation for future digital health care initiatives.
How common are ransomware attacks? Lawmakers want to find out.
States are starting to require agencies to report all cyberattacks, including ransomware, to improve overall defenses.
New York needs to get ahead of cyberattacks, audit finds
The unit dedicated to ensuring the cybersecurity of New York state agencies, local governments and public authorities is behind the curve, a new audit finds.
3 ways agencies can fix their lagging digital verification infrastructures
To ramp up authentication safeguards, agencies should monitor for leaked credentials, enforce agencywide access controls and promptly share threat information with the appropriate authorities.
DHS Cybersecurity Talent Management System
The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity Talent Management System updates the agency’s practices around hiring, compensating and developing employees.
Reduce the ‘blast radius’ in credential attacks, Krebs advises
To protect Active Directory credentials, standard identity security strategies must include multifactor authentication, zero trust and defense-in-depth, according to former CISA Director Chris Krebs.
CISA directive requires vulnerability fixes in 6 months
A new binding operational directive puts federal civilian agencies on a six-month clock to remediate known vulnerabilities.
Cyber Risk Portal consolidates LA’s vulnerability data
The solution consolidates vulnerability scan results from multiple sources and compiles an easy-to-read cyber risk score for each IT asset and department that is sent monthly to department executives and IT directors.
Cyber talent pipeline for DOD contractors
Old Dominion University’s School of Cybersecurity is training cyber experts to be fluent in the Defense Department’s cybersecurity requirements so they can help defense contractors stay secure.
Cybersecurity war room kept election secure
In Arizona, the Maricopa County Office of Enterprise Technology set up an election war room to coordinate response to both cyber and physical threats targeting county information systems.
You know how to identify phishing emails – a cybersecurity researcher explains how to trust your instincts to foil the attacks
Familiarity with specific phishing incidents helps people remember phishing generally and recognize that it might explain the weird things they notice in an email. These stories are key to people going from “something’s fishy” to “is this phishing?”
7 zero-trust misconceptions that every agency should know
To ensure successful transitions to the dynamic, but controlled, zero-trust environments, agencies should fully understand the complexities of the technologies and the key role of visibility.
A malware prevention strategy to complement StopRansomware.gov
By educating employees in phishing awareness training, following best practices and implementing a malware prevention solution such as a secure file gateway, agencies can greatly reduce the chances of being exposed to damaging ransomware attacks.
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