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With its longtime federal support now withdrawn, one of the country’s largest public-sector cybersecurity support organizations has moved to a new paid model where states handle the bill for its services.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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A breach of the Maine Information and Analysis Center, within the Maine Department of Public Safety, revealed the personal information of alleged crime victims and suspects. But legal experts say their recourse is limited.
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Rohit Tandon, who took over acting chief information security officer duties with the departure of Aaron Call in December 2019, has been tapped to lead state cybersecurity operations in a permanent capacity.
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At the IBM Think Gov Virtual Summit, state, local and federal public-sector IT leaders discussed the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19, like increased cyberthreats and rapid workforce shifts.
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The purpose of the program, Sen. Angus King of Maine explained, would be to fend off a potentially “catastrophic cyberattack” that could disrupt millions of lives and throw the country into chaos.
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The Central California Alliance for Health announced Tuesday that a recent cybersecurity breach may have compromised the personal health information of a limited number of its members. An investigation is underway.
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The hackers struck the University of California, San Francisco on June 1 with Netwalker malware that encrypted data on some of the School of Medicine’s servers, rendering them inaccessible.
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While COVID-19 has made continuity of public services more critical than ever, it has also made them more vulnerable. A few guidelines can help organizations prepare for and prevent ransomware incidents.
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Officials are increasing the cybersecurity stance of the borough after it fell victim to a ransomware attack in April. Protections include an additional layer of security with an onsite backup of its computers.
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The IT veteran and former New Jersey state CIO said a new private-sector role with a large technology company will have him working alongside state and local government on enterprise projects.
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Unexpected situations can bring unforeseen questions, especially when tensions and stakes are high. But a little preparation goes a long way. Here are three tips for navigating difficult questions, no matter their source.
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Plus, Equifax’s payout for its massive 2017 breach, a look at American fears of riding in autonomous vehicles and a potential solution for sanitizing sports arenas between events post-COVID.
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California has led the way as state legislatures grapple with how to protect the vast amount of data citizens share online every day. In the absence of federal policy, a variety of tactics are being explored in states.
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A new proposal at the federal level would create millions of dollars in new funding for cybersecurity protections for school districts. Schools have been an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals.
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The prior privacy law, known as the California Consumer Privacy Act, took effect this January. Even though some said it was a step in the right direction, digital rights groups have criticized those guidelines for being too weak.
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The attack appeared to come from Atlanta-based mortgage lender Equity Prime Mortgage, which was also a victim of the cyberattack. The campaign targeted at least six universities, according to a news release.
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Staff and students affiliated with Iowa State University were targeted by an email spam campaign from a sender claiming to be Equity Prime Mortgage. Officials say the email made reference to white supremacy and lynching.
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An Oregon city has paid out a ransom to hackers who took its computers hostage recently, becoming the latest in a recent string of communities to get caught in an apparent upsurge in cyberattacks.
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In recent months, American adversaries have stepped up both cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. Election officials should expect them to take advantage of the logistical challenges of voting in a COVID-19 world.
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