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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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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While the devices are touted as investigative tools — helping to locate stolen cars, missing persons and the like — privacy and civil rights advocates say the technology also raises concerns around misuse and surveillance.
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The New York Department of Financial Services is calling for oversight of social media companies in a new report that details the hack of several high-profile Twitter accounts earlier this year.
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As part of efforts in Washington state to ensure an uncompromised presidential election next month, experts with Washington National Guard will be working Election Day evening, monitoring for cybersecurity threats.
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NASCIO has released its biennial study of state-level cybersecurity and while the pandemic has brought new threats, the report’s author says there has never been a better moment for CISOs to show their importance.
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A Michigan-based cybersecurity company will receive $7 million in funding from the U.S. Energy Department and others to develop infrastructure that protects the grid from cyberattacks while electric vehicles recharge.
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The Lake George Land Conservancy reported that hackers had locked data within its internal system in a recent attack, but officials say no ransom was paid because the lost data had been backed up.
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Sheldon Independent School District began negotiating with ransomware hackers in March after a number of critical systems were locked. The district is one of several in Texas to face this sort of attack in recent history.
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ODU’s Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research is now the School of Cybersecurity, and it opened on Oct. 1, expanding degree options for a program that has grown from 11 students in 2015 to around 800 in 2020.
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Federal agencies are warning that a recent wave of intrusion attempts by hackers are targeting state and local governments. Some of the attacks appear to have led to unauthorized access to election support systems.
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U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg ruled against switching the state to paper ballots filled out by hand, writing that it was too late to make such a sweeping change that could disrupt the election.
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SponsoredHow the state of Illinois kept data protected and employees productive with BeyondTrust.
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The missing money, redirected to a third party from a non-general fund account, was initially discovered by town officials. State and federal authorities have been called to investigate the incident.
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Fake videos generated with sophisticated AI tools are a looming threat. Researchers are racing to build tools that can detect them, tools that are crucial for journalists to counter disinformation.
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Bracing for a potential swell in foreign interference, the Centennial State has brought on a new team of national security experts to monitor and mitigate potential threats against county election systems.
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Universal Health Services (UHS), which operates hundreds of hospitals in the United States, said Monday its computer network shut down due to a security issue, marking possibly the largest cyberattack to date in the U.S.
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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is still dealing with the ill effects of an August malware attack. Officials say the response has been slow to ensure complete restoration of services.
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Since the pandemic began, attempted cyberattacks on state entities have been incessant, but North Dakota hopes to cut down on risk by spreading information about common threats to its entire population.
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Facts and figures from a recent survey of more than 500 state and local government leaders reveal where the public sector stands on key issues like cybersecurity funding, standardization and training.
