If agencies aren’t threat hunting, they’re failing
Having the latest information on incentives and tradecraft arms threat hunters with the ability to cross-reference organizational data with external trends and stay ahead of highly resourceful adversaries.
Voting by phone is easy. But is it secure?
The dilemma for states that might consider voting by phone is the conflict between accessibility and security.
Social media monitoring for FBI, SEC
The FBI and the Securities and Exchange Commissions are both looking subscriptions to help them identify threats to national security the financial system.
A blueprint for cyber disruption response
National Governors Association offers recommendations on how states can build cyber disruption response plans based on its analysis of 15 states' current plans.
Tech-talking mayors: Where cities stand on ransomware, AI, 5G, smart cities and more
At its recent annual meeting, the U.S. Conference of Mayors voiced support for a number of tech-related initiatives.
4 keys to successful cyber defense automation
Finding the right processes to automate and leveraging robust tools and artificial intelligence will help time-strapped agencies secure their systems.
The hot microphone in lawmakers' pockets
Microphone-hijacking spyware on legislator's smartphones constitutes a new kind of threat that requires novel thinking about information and its protection.
Indiana University plans cyber clinic targeting state and local government
The IU Cybersecurity Clinic will help organizations better manage cyberattacks, protect intellectual property and improve privacy.
Survey: Half of paperless voting machines found in 3 states
Of the machines used without voter verified paper trails in 2018, more than half are found in just three states -- Pennsylvania, Georgia and Texas.
Agencies dinged for cyber failures
Federal agencies are coming under increasing criticism for their inability to remedy known cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
DOD builds laser that IDs remote subjects by their heartbeat
The Defense Department has developed a device that uses an infrared laser to detect unique cardiac signatures of people 200 meters away.
Is the public sector ready for mobile IDs?
Digital identity management has evolved to take full advantage of security features offered by smart mobile devices.
DJI disputes claims of lax security, touts Government Edition drone
The Chinese manufacturer's Government Edition platform was created specifically for use by government agencies requiring advanced security.
NIST outlines IoT cybersecurity and privacy risk mitigation
A new report aims to help organizations manage the cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with the increasing number of internet-of-things devices.
NIST issues new cyber guidelines for contractors
A draft version of the guidance lays out 31 new recommendations to help contractors working on critical government programs protect controlled unclassified information in their systems.
Tech to speed airport scans
Transportation Security Administration is looking for more ways to get travelers through airport checkpoints more efficiently without compromising security.
5 ways agencies can clean up their cyber hygiene
Following cyber hygiene best practices will ensure agencies can keep their systems healthy, provide high-value cybersecurity and remain agile and responsive to citizen needs.
Is agile's inattention to security to blame for software vulnerabilities?
To protect evolving technologies, agile framework developers must refine and evolve their playbooks to incorporate security best practices.
HHS wraps up blockchain CDM test
The proof of concept used the distributed-ledger technology to secure and verify log files required under the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.
Maryland strengthens statewide cybersecurity
Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order creating a chief information security officer position and establishing the Office of Security Management and the Maryland Cybersecurity Coordinating Council.
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