Cybersecurity
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To avoid creating vulnerabilities, school IT leaders often find themselves saying "no" to new tools and systems. Instead, they should foster a culture of innovation by convening partners to figure out how to make it work.
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SponsoredA new wave of employment fraud is targeting U.S. companies, with fake candidates using AI-enhanced resumes and stolen identities to infiltrate organizations. Socure uncovers how these sophisticated schemes, often linked to foreign operatives, pose significant security risks and highlights the urgent need for advanced identity verification in hiring processes.
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SponsoredAs government services move increasingly online, public-sector websites have become both vital touchpoints and vulnerable targets. This article outlines a strategic, cloud-first approach to securing the digital front door — with insights on AI, zero-trust frameworks and modern best practices.
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To compete globally and optimize our nation’s productivity, America needs to invest quickly in its digital future by spending the money needed for public access to — and technical leadership in — the digital world.
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Nearly a week after a ransomware attack was first detected at St. Joseph's/ Candler, the Savannah, Ga., area's largest health-care system is still not yet back to normal as officials work with the FBI on the incident.
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Cyber criminals are finding workarounds to steal unemployment checks after the state increased security. The scam involves official-looking emails and phone calls to steal user login information.
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Following a cyberattack that officials called a “sophisticated phishing attack,” the Cobb County Board of Commissioners is considering allocating the funds needed to create four new cybersecurity positions.
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Zero-trust security depends on strong verification methods. Analyzing user behavior can help — if agencies have the automation power to make that data an asset, not a liability, said Palo Alto Networks’ Paul Calatayud.
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Federal officials working to define standards and tackle unanswered questions around software supply chain security have their work cut out for them, said speakers during an R Street Institute panel.
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced several upcoming changes to the Department of Workforce Solutions to improve technology capabilities in handling unemployment insurance claims and reducing fraud.
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To do so, Bloomington needs to continuously update its technical infrastructure and facilities, experts told the Bloomington City Council on Monday while presenting a draft of the department's strategic plan.
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A recent rash of major cyber attacks — some of them linked to Russia — has posed an early test for the Biden administration. The Russian government has been largely unwilling to stop these attacks.
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Eric Silagy, president and CEO of Florida Power & Light, paints a stark picture of the cybersecurity challenges facing U.S. infrastructure. Many experts say these threats are part of the cost of doing business in a digital world.
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State, local and county governments officials testified that they need continually renewed, flexible funding to fend off increasing cyber threats during a U.S. Senate hearing yesterday.
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Device owners statewide are encouraged to download an app that warns them about malicious links and apps and vulnerable Wi-Fi connections. User privacy has been a core tenet for the app’s design.
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Recent high-profile cyber attacks against prominent U.S. companies have packed a charge behind efforts to craft more meaningful federal cyber policy. Experts, however, say this is easier said than done.
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A Texas bill proposes creating a volunteer cyber incident response team. Other states have tried their own efforts to harness volunteer talent, discovering strong practices and pitfalls along the way.
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Hackers working for profit and espionage have long threatened American information systems. But in the last six months, they’ve targeted companies running operational networks with greater persistence.
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In nomination hearings, the prospective first-ever national cyber director and CISA director nominees discussed ransomware, cybersecurity staff shortages and how their departments would work together.
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Authorities in the United States are having trouble stopping the Russia-based hackers responsible for some of the recent ransomware attacks. The Kremlin has done little to stop the activity for its own political gain.
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In a bill recently sent to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, state lawmakers have proposed increasing the state’s cybersecurity by creating a dedicated council and better defining the role of the Office of Information Technology.