Cybersecurity
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The county sheriff’s office has identified a “person of interest” as it investigates the incident, which led to an initial loss of $3.3 million. A payment of $1.2 million has been “recovered and restored.” -
CIO Shawnzia Thomas decodes why "cyber discipline" drives AI, modernization, and trust in Georgia’s 2026 tech agenda, and how cyber resilience is achievable through digital literacy and upskilling.
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Officials from the state Department of Accounting and General Services warned residents that bad actors are “creating deceptive web addresses” to trick them into releasing personal information.
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The agencies warned that all U.S. institutions engaged in the research work on COVID-19 vaccines should assume they’re being targeted by foreign hackers looking to take valuable information.
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House Bill 368 would create a group of state-level penalties for illegal hacking and other cybercrimes. The bill would also allow victims to file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation from convicted hackers.
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Tech companies say their tools preserve privacy and work seamlessly on devices used by some 3 billion people, but the same features lock authorities out of collecting information they can use to track the coronavirus.
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City leadership has chosen Shirley Erp as the new chief information security officer. Erp brings a lengthy career in cybersecurity to the Texas city. She begins the position June 1.
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During a Washington Post Live discussion May 13, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo explained her state's plan to use contact tracing as an important aspect of their ambitious plans to reopen.
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The hope is that the shoe-leather work of contact tracing could be supplemented by the use of mobile apps. A few states have already deployed GPS location technology, and an alternate technology is in development.
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In the murky world of cyberespionage and cyberwarfare, effective deterrence has long been considered out of reach. A government report argues it's time to change that.
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System administrators discovered Friday that hackers had taken over a portion of the statewide court network and were demanding ransom before control of the system was restored. This is not the first such attack.
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According to a recent audit by the Oregon Secretary of State's office, the police agency has no comprehensive system for risk assessment and management, and falls short of basic cybersecurity procedures.
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States and localities face multiple challenges when it comes to data protection. Having the right tools and services in place can make a crucial difference in today’s tough cybersecurity environment.
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The state has chosen Keith Tresh as its new cybersecurity lead within the Information Technology Services agency. Tresh has substantial government experience at the county, state and federal levels.
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While existing surveillance infrastructure does not use facial recognition technology, potential updates to the system could make it possible. Officials are considering a prohibition on the controversial technology.
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As video conferencing platforms like Zoom become the norm for hosting classes, some schools are becoming increasingly comfortable with them, especially as the rest of the school year is set to take place remotely.
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Business groups have asked the state to hold off on enforcement of privacy rules. They warn many companies won’t be in compliance by July because of staggering losses and layoffs brought on by the pandemic.
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The Dalton City Council approved several measures aimed at improving IT infrastructure and data protection. These efforts include a security assessment and the migration of email systems to Microsoft 365.
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Cyberattacks against health and government organizations in charge of COVID-19 response efforts originated from state-sponsored hackers, officials say. The attacks have targeted entities in both the U.S. and the U.K.
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On the second day of the virtual NASCIO conference, state CIOs discussed the tech that enabled the quick shift to remote work, whether any of it will stick and how the pandemic will affect digital transformation plans.
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Government groups are urging Congress to create a "dedicated cybersecurity program" to fund the needs of state, local and territorial governments while they navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.
