Why blockchain belongs in government
With its ability to secure private information and authorize transactions, blockchain can help restore the public’s confidence in government's digital information management.
How state governments bolster cybersecurity
States are strengthening their election infrastructure, institutionalizing threat information sharing and implementing software-defined access solutions.
5 reasons municipalities are getting hit by cyber threats
While enterprising attackers target government workers, solutions that combine the best of machine learning with expert human analysis can help stop, block and remediate advanced phishing attacks.
NYC launches full-court cyber press
A multipronged effort aims to secure the city by investing in cybersecurity technology, entrepreneurs, a skilled workforce and empowering residents to better protect themselves against threats.
Supply chain highlighted in Risk Management Framework update
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's latest draft of the RMF advises IT managers to integrate supply chain risk into their overall risk management outlook.
Voting system security: It’s broken and we should fix it
To address elections vulnerabilities, best security practices must be applied across the board – from voter registration systems to tabulation machines.
Is a polygraph a reliable lie detector?
Polygraphs may offer some confidence that a person is telling the truth about a particular incident, but so far, there's no 100 percent reliable physical sign of telling a lie.
Considerations for a successful blockchain pilot
A new report from Deloitte outlines six factors for government agencies interested in starting a blockchain pilot.
From grunt to glory -- the evolution of the government security analyst
A confluence of technological and cultural shifts happening right now are re-establishing SOCs as the most exciting and strategic place to work in government cybersecurity.
Paper backups and audits: Officials preparing for midterms
Election officials says they're focused putting contingency plans in place so voting can continue even if digital systems are disrupted.
With USB-C, even plugging in can set you up to be hacked
USB-C chargers can allow criminals to attack the computer of an unsuspecting user who is just trying to power up the device’s battery.
Electric grid protection through low-cost sensors, machine learning
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a relatively inexpensive method for on-the-fly detection of attacks on power grids.
Mirai creators helping FBI crack cybercrime cases
The government's plea agreement with the three teens who built the Mirai botnet is providing investigators with insider tools and knowledge.
Cryptojacking: The canary in the coalmine?
The theft of CPU power to mine cryptocurrencies does more than siphon off agency resources -- it also opens the door for more malware to affect machines and networks.
Encryption management in government hyperconverged IT networks
Today’s hyperconverged networks demand a comprehensive range of encryption solutions to secure data-at-rest and data-in-motion across agencies.
Cybersecurity for smart cities: Changing from reactionary to proactive
Smart cities can increase security with a networking strategy that continually aligns the end-to-end architecture with business goals.
17 reasons not to trust IoT … yet
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued a draft report listing 17 "technical concerns" that can undermine trust in internet-of-things products and services.
Want better security? Look to the autism spectrum
Employees on the spectrum can boast cybersecurity skills that go far beyond the usual hacker.
The overlooked weak link in election security
More than one-third of counties overseeing toss-up congressional elections have email systems that could be vulnerable to hacking, a ProPublica survey finds.
Balancing security with accessibility: Properly managing information and high-value assets
A comprehensive information management program will help agencies more effectively secure their information, while still maximizing the availability of important agency data.
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