Cyber roundup
Agencies have released a number of guides and information products to help organizations improve their cybersecurity postures.
Combat the insider threat with next-gen privileged access management
PAM coupled with emerging approaches like behavioral analytics can help agencies keep their IT networks secure and aligned with evolving compliance requirements.
Why security demands a software bill of materials
In his effort to ensure enterprises know what is in their software, one government executive working to make a software bill of materials a reality.
Protecting your agency against ransomware attacks
A proactive approach to data protection can help agencies safeguard their systems -- here’s how.
Election security report disputed
Election officials and security experts strongly disagree with a recent assessment on states' election systems infrastructure.
How a mobile spyware scan helps free abuse victims
A new program offers tech support services that identifies monitoring apps on abuse victims' phones in a clinical setting.
Don't be the next Capital One
Agencies should make sure their systems use properly configured security settings and integrate their monitoring tools.
How to prepare for post-quantum cryptography
Data that is being encrypted and stored today will certainly be at risk as large-scale quantum computers enter the market before that data reaches the end of its valuable life.
Dual-defense strategy for network security
Cyber attacks will affect cities around the country -- especially small municipalities with talent gaps and minimal budgets -- until we can adopt a zero-trust environment with microsegmentation to validate identity and prevent hackers' lateral movement through networks.
The new target that enables ransomware hackers to paralyze dozens of towns and businesses at once
Cybercriminals are zeroing in on the managed service providers that handle computer systems for local governments and medical clinics.
5G requires a cybersecurity reset
The 5G ecosystem, with its dense small-cell infrastructure, software-defined capabilities and interconnected devices, requires a redefined cyber strategy, a new report says.
Real-ID data surge raises real dangers
Troves of digital identity documents amassed to comply with Real-ID will raise the stakes for states struggling to protect their IT systems and data.
Army leans into biometric ID
The Army uses a mix of web-based biometrics tools to help identify people who may pose a threat to the Defense Department missions.
How to protect your agency from phishing
With a tailored approach, layered defenses and data analysis tools, agencies can reduce their vulnerability to phishing attacks.
Balancing risk management and digital transformation
Government agencies must update their policies so they can continue to leverage the flexibility of buying off-the-shelf products while still meeting stringent security requirements.
ID validation on the fly for emergency response
A new solution dynamically vets and authorizes first responders and their devices so they can access and share information when they are participating in incidents outside their home jurisdiction.
How smart cities can rise up against ransomware
Cities must develop a deep understanding of the devices and software on their networks and anticipate how a cybercriminal could exploit their technology.
National Guard may help states defend against ransomware
Following recent ransomware attacks in Texas and Louisiana, the National Guard is considering expanding its cybersecurity vulnerability assessment pilot.
TSA agents to warn travelers on Real ID deadline
Transportation Security Administration agents at airports will warn travelers without Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses that they have just 13 months to get one.
On the offense: How federal cybersecurity is changing
A safer, more expansive cybersecurity infrastructure empowers the nation's defend-forward strategy, allowing government to mediate emerging threats from across the globe.
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