Lohrmann on Cybersecurity

The multi-year rise in data breaches, ransomware attacks and insider threats has led to a surging global need for cybersecurity leaders to save the day. But here’s why the CISO ideal is harder than ever to deliver.

Digital Kazakhstan offers a fascinating case study on how leading countries around the world are adapting to digital transformation, as well as the cyberchallenges that come with 21st-century innovation.

How does cybersecurity work get done in the federal government? Ryan Tappis, a trusted industry expert as a managing director of consulting firm Northramp, describes current 'inside the Beltway' security lessons.

As the summer winds down, there is no better time to reconsider how you plan future vacations. Here’s why. Hint: Public-sector employees may need to take more high-quality time off, like their private-sector counterparts.

Another major power outage, this time affecting the United Kingdom's National Grid, causes public outrage and many unanswered questions. What can we learn, and relearn, from this incident?

In an interview with Teri Takai, who’s the former CIO for the U.S. Department of Defense and for the states of California and Michigan, we explore how local governments can tackle the growing cyberthreat.

The National Governors Association held their summer meeting for 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah, this past week. Dramatically improving our nation’s infrastructure tops the list of priorities. What’s next?

Details from recent data breaches as well as results from several security industry studies raise new (and old) questions about insider threats within organizations. What can be done? Let’s explore.

The National Governors Association released an issue brief examining state cyber disruption response plans. State and local governments should review this report to improve their preparedness for cyberattack disruptions.

‘The Spy’ offers a real-life, high-stakes spy story. We get a glimpse at NSA history in the ‘70s and ‘80s, learning about rivalries, motivations and persistence that continue to drive 21st-century global espionage.

Most security leaders change organizations every few years. The reality is that people leave jobs for many reasons. Here’s why this often becomes a problem for enterprises, the CISO or both.

Operation Snap in Wales improved road safety and reduced fatalities by 40%. By enabling secure public reporting of road traffic offenses using videos and photos, Welsh police overcame budget cuts while improving results.