Cybersecurity
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A contract with Motorola Solutions will enable the county to do a better job of safeguarding its emergency radio communications system. Tower sites and radio dispatch consoles will get 24/7 security. -
With its longtime federal support now withdrawn, one of the country’s largest public-sector cybersecurity support organizations has moved to a new paid model where states handle the bill for its services.
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Legislation proposed by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, would do away with several state boards and commissions. If it becomes law, the Missouri Cybersecurity Commission would be among them.
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Student and employee names, dates of birth and negative COVID-19 test results were viewable via a public Microsoft Sharepoint file that the university’s contact tracing team was using to share information internally.
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Several institutions in the state were indirectly affected by a ransomware attack against the global cloud software company Blackbaud. The company serves nonprofits, universities, foundations and other organizations.
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The move toward a remote workforce has complicated the daily operations of city government in Danvers, Mass., especially where IT is concerned. New efforts are helping officials and employees navigate the situation.
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The state’s Department of Public Safety says some personal patient information within a novel coronavirus database was exposed in June. Officials say financial information, social security numbers were not accessed.
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As localities prepare for the U.S. presidential election, a new bill from the House suggests giving state and local governments a helping hand when it comes to assuring election security.
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Observations of last year’s election processes uncovered concerns about ballot privacy, emergency preparedness and inadequate signage, according to a recent Merced County Civil Grand Jury report.
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More than 2,000 residents in North Texas received letters notifying them that their personal information may have been compromised during a July cyberattack against the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office.
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A Pennsylvania health-care system affiliated with Prospect Eastern Connecticut Health Network suffered a malware attack on its computer network in June. Officials say the exposed data may include certain health information.
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There's a lot to be worried about in government cybersecurity, but according to IBM, the buildout of modern security infrastructure, more solid planning and thorough testing has started to pay off.
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Newly introduced federal legislation could create billions of dollars in funding to help state and local governments modernize outdated legacy systems and create more resilient cybersecurity protocols.
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The looming threat of foreign interference in the U.S. election process hinges on electronic systems to tally votes. One expert says many of the threats are mitigated with a return to paper ballots.
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According to County Attorney Roger Wickes, the New York local government is seeing an influx of attempts to infiltrate official email systems. He urged county employees to “be suspicious of everything.”
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The once futuristic notion of paying for goods and services with a simple look is no longer just a concept. Some restaurants in the city have started offering the payment option with the help of a Pasadena company.
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Following a ransomware attack last July, Richmond Community College IT officials have put new resources and outside expertise toward security improvements. Those efforts are paying off, auditors say.
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The lawsuit against BJC HealthCare alleges that the breach allowed hackers access to personal data such as patients’ names, dates of birth and treatment information and caused emotional and financial distress.
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SponsoredHackers can wreak havoc on public safety communications networks. Fortunately, there is a lot that agencies can do to increase the difficulty of hacking their networks to lessen, and even prevent, the effects of cyberattacks.
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The ruling from the state’s highest court would force suspects to turn over their passcodes if authorities present a search warrant. Opponents say the decision is a blow to privacy and self-incrimination protections.
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Technical disruptions over the weekend were the result of a malware attack against Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority servers, officials say. The FBI and outside experts have been asked to assist.
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