EAC takes heat from states for hold-up on voting machine standards
State election officials say they have been waiting years for Election Assistance Commission to approve the newest version of technical and security standards.
How pandemic response amplifies state cyber challenges
The additional responsibilities state and local IT shops have taken on in the wake of the pandemic have stretched their already thin resources, but the work administering hundreds of federal programs may finally open the door for federal cybersecurity funding.
Mitigating cyber risk with zero trust
With every point in the infrastructure supply chain being carefully scrutinized, zero trust can help agencies authenticate and manage the onslaught of new devices that need to access secure networks.
How government can protect against CARES Act scammers
Identity proofing will ensure that relief funds get delivered quickly and accurately and that fraud prevention doesn’t put a burden on the user experience.
Social media faster than official sources to identify software flaws
Nearly a quarter of vulnerabilities discussed in social media between 2015 and 2017 were discussed on social platforms prior to their addition to the National Vulnerability Database.
CISA reiterates DNS resolution requirements
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reminded civilian agencies that they are legally required to use sinkholing capabilities through EINSTEIN 3 Accelerated as their primary upstream DNS resolving service.
White House tightens cybersecurity of electric grid
Trump administration issued an executive order imposing new restrictions on numerous foreign-made products and technology used in bulk-power systems.
Why SecOps automation needs a mission statement first
True automation and full transformation of SecOps needs a vision that’s more than adding tools and data streams and recognizes the constraints and strengths of public-sector organizations.
AI, machine learning and automation in cybersecurity: The time is now
Advanced technologies will help close gaps by correlating threat intelligence and coordinating responses at machine speed.
Essential public services hinge on secure remote access
Agencies working to ensure robustly secure pathways to IT while balancing worker productivity during the pandemic should use the opportunity to secure remote work capabilities going forward.
Pandemic response surfaces security gaps
Government’s response to the virus has revealed areas for improving cybersecurity, data sharing and emergency preparedness, experts say.
Lawmakers seek 'complete accounting' of SBA data leak
The incident exposed personal data -- including income and Social Security numbers -- of thousands Economic Injury Disaster Loans applicants.
Coronavirus fuels explosive growth in telehealth -- and concern about fraud
The administration’s lifting of telehealth restrictions could inadvertently unleash a wave of billing fraud and abuse and risk patient safety -- especially if officials yield to industry pressure to make many of the emergency policy changes permanent.
The rough road to secure remote work
Authenticating teleworkers for secure federal systems is challenging agencies that rely on Personal Identity Verification and Common Access Cards.
Why employee security training will ultimately fail
Rapidly changing work environment are shining a light on vulnerabilities caused by insecure communications, overwhelmed legacy systems and insufficient employee readiness.
Squeezing the risk out of government AI projects
A new report offers a five-point framework agencies can use to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks in artificial intelligence projects.
House Dems support COVID relief grants to bolster state and local cybersecurity
Four key Democrats are urging House leadership to support additional cybersecurity funding for state and local governments in the next coronavirus relief package.
Hospital hackers seize upon coronavirus pandemic
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, cybersecurity experts say they have seen an uptick in attempted ransomware and other hacking attempts on hospitals, health care systems, clinical labs and research centers.
Voting in the pandemic: Why mobile applications are not the answer – yet
It’s absolutely time to re-evaluate our current voting systems and take advantage of the internet, but we do not yet have the capability to lock down voting applications.
Getting certified health workers to virus hotspots
Organizations using digital licenses make it possible for health care workers and emergency responders to work across state lines.
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