Unification across federal networks starts with IT operations and security
A platform that provides visibility into both IT operations and security will foster the collaboration needed for robust, secure federal networks.
After an attack: How to keep a bad situation from getting worse
Cybersecurity teams must understand what happened during a breach in order to prevent it from happening again.
Cyber, funding and Trump spell uncertainty for state and local IT
Cybersecurity tops the list of this year’s priorities for state and local tech execs, according to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers and the Public Technology Institute.
Senator checks on DC Metro IT security
Sen. Mark Warner asks the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for an update on IT systems security and communications upgrades.
5 strategies for addressing cybercrime
Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, requiring effective public/private partnerships to identify and address threats, vulnerabilities and overall risk.
Mobile biometric breathalyzer speeds sobriety testing
The devices are increasing the efficiency of Massachusetts’ probation officers monitoring low-risk offenders mandated not to drink alcohol.
How cyber pros can stay on top of their game
Government info-security pros need not only the acumen and the skillset to understand the overarching cybersecurity threats that an agency may face, but also an understanding of the threats targeting the public sector.
‘Hacktivists’ increasingly target local and state government computers
State and local agencies must be able to defend against politically motivated attacks that can take websites offline, expose personal information or even knock out utility service.
Election systems get ‘critical infrastructure’ designation
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson formally designated state election assets -- including polling places, centralized vote tabulation locations, storage facilities and related information and communications technology -- as U.S. critical infrastructure.
FTC hacked drones in privacy demo
In a demonstration of security vulnerabilities in popular products, Federal Trade Commission researchers hacked into and took control of consumer-grade drones.
National Guard expects expanded role in cybersecurity
As cyber threats continue to multiply, states can look to the National Guard for help.
Attackers can make it impossible to dial 911
If we are to prevent denial of service attacks on 911 systems, we must understand where the weaknesses lie, both in technology and policy.
Nearly one-third of federal websites haven’t converted to HTTPS
Although federal agencies were to transition their websites to the more-secure HTTPS communications protocol by Dec. 31, some conversions remain a work in progress.
NIST finalizes cyberattack recovery guidance
New guidance provides tactical and strategic advice for cyber event recovery planning.
IoT broadens attack surface of smart cities
As smart cities start investing in connected devices, there is arguably a much broader threat vector from botnets taking advantage of the unsecured Internet of Things.
NIST looks for defense against code-cracking quantum machines
Pulling together quantum-resistant cryptography will take time, and NIST feels that, unless it starts now, that new cryptography won’t be ready.
The rise of ransomware
With thousands of new modifications, the lucrative malware is not going away any time soon.
Are states ill-equipped to manage cybersecurity?
State governments have been under constant pressure to modernize their IT systems, improve service delivery and cut costs. Along the way, something is bound to break.
3 steps to keep ahead of a ransomware attack
By protecting sensitive data, training staff to recognize threats and building a reliable response plan, agencies can ensure that a ransomware attack won’t create the ultimate crisis.
Implementing a best practice approach to risk-based data protection
A standardized and repeatable process for the IT department and the program managers allows for advice, guidance and review of security and privacy at every step of the process.
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