5 steps for building a zero-trust environment
Ongoing attacks demonstrate why agencies must move to a zero-trust model of IT security, where nothing inside or outside the network perimeter is automatically trusted.
Stolen fingerprints could spell the end of biometric security – here’s how to save it
Encrypting biometrics or protecting the raw data with blockchain can protect it from leaking to unwanted parties and making biometric security unusable.
Is the Texas ransomware attack the tip of the spear?
The coordinated ransomware attack that hit 22 local governments in Texas illustrates the bind small agencies are in when it comes to defending against sophisticated attacks.
Smart cities vulnerable to IoT-based cyber attacks
As cities install internet-of-things networks to enable smart city development, they are making insufficient investment in digital security, a new research report says.
When zero trust really means variable trust
By adjusting access based on circumstances, variable trust gives agencies flexibility in securing their data and applications.
What can we do about public-sector security breaches?
Isolation stops hackers at the point of entry and provides security teams with the time and information they need to analyze the real threats they’re facing.
Windows 7 machines prompt new election security worries
Election officials warned that that a lack of money and resources as well as technical and logistical hurdles are preventing them from migrating their election systems to Windows 10.
When ransomware plagues government agencies, hackers are here to help
Vetted whitehat hackers can give agencies valuable new perspectives on their systems and ultimately help them combat adversaries.
Court stops Georgia from using ‘grossly outdated’ election equipment in 2020
The court also ordered the state to develop a contingency plan if its new equipment is not ready to be rolled out in time for the March 24 presidential primary.
Facial recognition software prompts privacy, racism concerns in cities and states
Amid privacy concerns and recent research showing racial disparities in the accuracy of facial recognition technology, some city and state officials are proposing to limit its use.
3 surefire ways to build a better cybersecurity strategy
Agencies should build a cyber-savvy team, create stronger bonds with outside partners and deploy tools and training necessary to keep cyber threats at bay.
How automation helps with shutdowns, attrition or budget cuts
Security automation can help agencies meet challenges brought on by. unexpected staff and technology changes.
Maryland lawmaker warns Real ID snafu could lead to license confiscations
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has asked law enforcement officials to confiscate licenses from drivers they stop if the driver is on the MVA’s list to provide additional documentation.
Federal supply chain risk assessment close to completion
The chair of the Supply Chain Task Force told a government advisory panel that a taxonomy of IT and communications sector risks is in the final stages of approval.
Real ID, real problems: States cope with changing rules, late rollouts
Technical glitches, delays and miscommunication are roiling the Real ID implementation in some states, calling into question whether residents will have the secure driver’s license needed to travel by air or enter government restricted areas after October 2020.
Safety in biometric identification: Liveness detection technology
Liveness detection reduces the risk of spoofing by using advanced technologies ensure that biological identifiers are from the proper user and not from someone else.
Masking the audio our devices hear is the best way to fight digital eavesdropping
On-device audio masking can limit the exposure of users' confidential conversations without crippling the power of voice-enabled smart devices.
States battle big tech over data privacy laws
Despite enthusiasm for more privacy rules by legislators and their constituents, many states found themselves bogged down this year in both the details of high-tech operations and industry complaints.
Building better AI
Security must be foundational to artificial intelligence systems so we don't repeat the mistakes that resulted in today's vulnerable technologies, AI experts say.
Measuring agility in cyber defense
To better train cyber defenders to protect systems and networks, researchers have developed a cyber agility framework that measures the speed and effectiveness of responses to attacks.
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