Mitigating IoT security threats
Remote work has exacerbated an already-tricky problem for IT managers: internet of things security.
Making privacy an easier conversation
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Privacy Framework gives organizations a common way to talk about risk.
Russia prying into state, local networks
A Russian state-sponsored advanced persistent threat actor targeting state, local, territorial and tribal government networks exfiltrated data from at least two victims.
Active defense requires a simplified security operations center
Getting the most from investments in people and technology means simplifying in areas that can be controlled and focusing on control frameworks that reduce risk and complexity.
National Guard on hand for election cybersecurity
While a new bipartisan bill clarifies that governors can call on the National Guard to protect critical election infrastructure, some states have already activated guard units.
People want data privacy but don’t always know what they’re getting
To help people make informed choices about sharing their data, they need information that accurately sets their expectations about privacy.
To speed hiring, ICE looks to automated case screening
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for an automated system that can prescreen applicants for national security positions and assign a complexity score that reflects the likelihood the candidate would be granted a security clearance.
US has a ‘China problem,’ cyber commission says
To shore up security of information and communications technology, the nation must reduce its dependency on suppliers from rival powers, especially China, according to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
CDM: Government’s defensive coordinator
The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program has been able to provide relevant, timely, actionable cybersecurity information to agencies, helping them fortify civilian government data and networks by deploying millions of endpoint sensors and network scanners across agencies.
Security gaps could undermine confidence in election results
It only takes one small breach to dent confidence in the nation’s election systems, according to a digital rights and technology expert.
It’s time for a better approach to cybersecurity
Security optimization is not about cost cutting; it is about programmatically aligning security and risk services within the organization.
Security credentials for the ‘non-person’
By combining a hardware security module and a client-side automated lookup of credentials, agencies can extend authorized network access to non-person entities.
Faster innovation with automated ATOs
Agencies need smarter, faster ways to get authority to operate, according to a top IT advisor at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Why cyberattack misattribution is our top election security threat
Deliberate misdirection of an attack’s source muddies the waters, causing victims to waste valuable time and resources on trying to assign the blame rather than focusing on the immediate responses needed to prevent further harm.
CISA ‘hypervigilant’ on election cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is prepping state and local governments for the final rounds in the fight to secure their election critical infrastructure, according to the agency's top risk manager.
DHS advances blockchain standards with startup investments
Department of Homeland Security is investing in five startups to support their blockchain-based solutions that control counterfeiting and forgery.
California installs ID.me for unemployment identity verification
California Employment Development launched a new ID.me identity verification process designed to expedite the process of verifying claimants’ identities, reduce the build-up of claims requiring manual review and crack down on fraud.
Why employees violate security policies
New research suggests policies that fail to account for the realities of employees’ differing priorities and daily responsibilities are more likely to be ignored or circumvented, increasing an organization's data breach risks.
Reducing cyber risk with managed threat detection and response
By moving to managed threat detection and response and embracing a hybrid security operation center model, agencies can keep pace with the evolving threat landscape.
How to implement zero trust without impacting productivity
A zero-trust architecture featuring automated access and identity verification can reduce agencies’ attack surface without leaning on workforce resources.
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