Security

Does Your Enterprise Have a Dropbox Problem?

July 10, 2012 - Without policies, awareness, and supported alternatives for sharing files securely, users will often overlook security to get the job done. Read this report to determine if you have a “Dropbox Problem.”

Secure File Sharing in the Cloud: Maximizing the Benefits

July 10, 2012 - Unmanaged cloud-based services can put organizations at risk for a data breach. Learn about the factors you should consider for deploying an enterprise-class secure file sharing solution in the cloud.

Cybersecurity Bill Compromise Could Be on the Way

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Latest legislation may represent middle ground in online security debate.

Are You Safe from Internet Doomsday?

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Deadline looms for tens of thousands of U.S. computers to remove malware or lose Internet access.

Congress Cybersecurity Battle Could Resume After Fourth of July

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Senate continues to wrangle over alternatives to CISPA, the controversial cybersecurity bill that passed the House in April.

Data Breaches Happen — How Does Yours Stack Up?

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - View a slideshow of the top 15 data breaches compiled by CSO Online.

Fraud Busters: Why Agencies Should Look to Data Integration Tools to Help Stop Scammers

July 3, 2012 - By the Center for Digital Government

Find out how a comprehensive approach, with the proper data integration tools, can help government combat health care and human services program abuses.

High-Tech Campaigns Face New Security Risks

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - The Web makes it easy to collect campaign cash, but raises the risk of phishing, hacking and data theft.

Report: FBI Fingerprint Database Adds Iris, Face, Palm Scans

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - The expansion is part of a multiyear $1 billion program now under way.

Education Program Will Train Future Cybersecurity Leaders

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Northrop Grumman and the University of Maryland will partner to teach students about the ever-changing and evolving aspects of cybersecurity.

E-Signatures Save Vermont Time and Paper

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Length of IT contract approval process slashed by three-fourths.

Mentoring New Cybersecurity Leaders

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Improving security one person at a time.

Malware on the Rise Across Multiple Devices and Platforms in 2012 (Report)

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - McAfee report discloses trends in smartphone threats, spam and cybercrime.

Cloud Security Gets Easier

June 6, 2012 - By the Center for Digital Government

Find out six of the top IT challenges facing state and local leaders and how cloud computing – with the right security, management and governance controls – can help overcome them.

Lessons from Utah's Massive Data Breach (Opinion)

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Utah's former CIO Steve Fletcher says cybersecurity is everyone's job.

Texas Transformation: A five-year contract with AT&T improves the state’s network and security

June 1, 2012 - Texas partners with AT&T to update its network and improve data security and efficiency.

Special Report: Smarter, Leaner, Faster

May 30, 2012 - This is a must-read for CIOs and other federal, state and local agency leaders looking to utilize enterprise IT services to support smarter, faster and leaner government processes. It is packed full of benefits and best practices from the agencies that have realized the transformative power of IT infrastructures and services applied across the enterprise.

‘Anonymous’ Didn’t Take Down Our Site, Chicago Police Say

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Hacker group claims it took city and police department websites offline in conjunction with NATO Summit in the Windy City.

Young Gun to Replace Retiring U.S. Cyber Czar

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Howard Schmidt helped define the role of White House cybersecurity coordinator.

Minneapolis Airport to Get High-Def Surveillance

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - New cameras to offer facial recognition and enhanced security.