Cybersecurity
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A breach in a Minnesota Department of Human Services system allowed inappropriate access to the private data of nearly 304,000 people, with officials saying there is no evidence the data was misused. -
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.
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With its longtime federal support now withdrawn, one of the country’s largest public-sector cybersecurity support organizations has moved to a new paid model where states handle the bill for its services.
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Clinton County has earned grant funding to help improve its cybersecurity posture for the second year in a row, accepting $36,960 to upgrade the county's back-up software and provide additional training to IT staff.
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The National Association of State Chief Information Officers is holding its annual conference — and celebrating its 50th anniversary — by convening state CIOs to crowdsource the most pressing concerns in government IT.
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In light of a recent audit that found widespread lack of cybersecurity compliance among agencies, CIO Craig Orgeron discusses the importance of regular maintenance for both people and systems to keep Mississippi secure.
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Ten days after a ransomware attack forced DCH Health Systems offline, officials announced that their hospitals are resuming normal operations. An undisclosed amount was paid to obtain a decryption key.
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The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is giving the police department funding to use new software for investigating child pornography, as well as other types of criminal activity online.
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School districts have seen a stark rise in cyberattacks in just the last several years, according to the newly released report. Part of the problem could be traced back to digitally savvy students.
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In the increasingly digital workplace, people and data are fluid. Job tenure is declining. There's more work from remote locations, and employers empower employees and spur productivity with data-sharing platforms.
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A package of bills would outline a number of rules for businesses and property owners when the technology was being used in a private setting. A number of issues related to privacy and accuracy have been raised.
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Owensboro Community & Technical College's computer and IT program has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyberdefense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Target Corp. is giving the money to the University of Minnesota to help boost the pipeline of graduates from the institution who have expertise in cybersecurity. This donation is part of a three-year collaboration.
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CIO Frank Johnson weathered a catastrophic ransomware attack in May, but faced much criticism for how the IT department handled the incident. He took leave in September, and the city now confirms that he’s moved on.
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Computer specialists offer tips on protecting info online as Gov. Tom Wolf declares October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the wake of more frequent data breaches and cyberattacks on government and business.
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According to the health care provider, information belonging to roughly 1,000 patients was exposed to an unauthorized individual for around 13 hours. Kaiser officials say there is no sign the data was viewed or copied.
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The hacking group known as Phosphorus, active since 2013, has been involved in myriad attempted cyberattacks against American officials and organizations, including at least one campaign in the race for the U.S. presidency.
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Since beginning his second term in January, Secretary of State Steve Simon has also made safeguarding the state’s election defenses his top public priority, which he has described as “a race without a finish line.”
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The Memorial Day weekend cyberattack that forced the Pennsylvania county’s networks offline amassed more than $22,000 in overtime. Now, officials are waiting to see if those costs can be recovered through cyberinsurance.
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A recent report from the state auditor's office showed widespread noncompliance with routine cybersecurity protections. The gaps could open the state to unnecessary threats as hackers aggressively target government.
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Security is government IT's No. 1 priority, but startups like to "move fast and break things." At the TechCrunch Disrupt conference, three security professionals gave advice on how tech companies can reduce risk.
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