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The federal cybersecurity agency's advisory group has recommended ways that the U.S. can improve critical infrastructure defense against nation-state threats and boost open source software security.
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The National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) held its annual conference in New Orleans, La., this past week. Here are some of the highlights, along with some thoughts about what the future holds for state CIOs.
As Nov. 5 approaches, we asked state CIOs what role they play in keeping elections fair, valid and cyber-safe.
Officials have confirmed that an attack that shut down technology last month at the public school district was ransomware. Since then, faculty have had to make do without new technology they adopted during COVID-19.
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Accurate identity verification is foundational to expanding government digital services.
Given the surge of ransomware attacks and increasing costs of payments to unlock stolen data in 2024, some states have banned public ransomware payments. But experts are divided on whether it's the right move.
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How AI-enhanced observability empowers government IT teams to streamline management in hybrid environments.
The Department of Justice has indicted a Russian cyber criminal who stands accused of breaking into the networks of several companies in the Dallas area and holding their data for ransom.
Each year since 2020, 38-year public employee Bill Mann has focused on an individual theme designed to protect both the public and private sectors, and this year’s features weekly cybersecurity lessons.
Cyber threats to water systems, electrical grids and the space sector are on the rise, but new resources, policies and strategies could help.
New privacy responsibilities, looming threats from GenAI and breached partners, and stubborn workforce and funding problems: here’s what CISOs are thinking about in 2024.
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Legacy VPNs, once a cornerstone of secure network access, have now become cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Learn why Zero Trust Network Access is the modern solution for secure, high-performance remote access, improving user experience while eliminating risks associated with VPNs.
As we head toward 2025, are the duties and goals of a chief information security officer achievable? Are CISOs set up for failure? Should position descriptions be changed? Let’s explore.
With help from whole-of-state efforts and federal funding support, small and rural communities are getting a boost for their cyber defenses. Is it enough?
The cybersecurity company told members of Congress that the faulty content update that crashed machines worldwide was a “perfect storm” of things going wrong, and that it's revising how it pushes out updates.
Re-examining password requirements and online workflows, as well as minimizing what data they ask from residents, can help smooth online processes while also maintaining security.
