Cybersecurity
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Following an internal audit by the city technology office, leaders said they have removed an unknown account that had gained access to confidential legal files. An IT analysis is underway. -
Attorney General Dana Nessel is renewing her call for Michigan to pass a law requiring companies to immediately report data breaches to her office, which would allow for quickly alerting the public.
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Government security leaders are struggling. Cyber investments are lagging. Resources are being cut. The problem is getting worse. Let’s explore solutions.
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As need grows for a strong government cybersecurity workforce, veterans offer a blend of discipline and technical experience.
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Cyberinsurance polices increasingly include ransomware protections to help recover losses in the cases of such attacks. Are they worth the price tag for small and mid-size governments?
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Small and mid-sized local governments face the same cybersecurity challenges as larger jurisdictions, but with fewer resources, their defense strategies must be creative.
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After inadvertently posting voter records online, contractor Election Systems & Software has hired a risk management firm to protect the identities of those affected.
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The Department of Homeland Security has reversed on earlier claims that the state’s election systems had been a target of Russian hackers.
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As new breaches are reported with increasing regularity, we look at how they impact state and local government.
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The recent exposure of 143 million personal data records has prompted the city to launch a lawsuit against the credit-reporting company for the impact it has had on residents.
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An increasing number of cyberattacks means chief information security officers face an uphill battle and are often the first to be fired after a breach. But the prevalence of attacks means they are also indispensable for an organization’s IT mission.
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Getting and keeping top cybersecurity staff in government isn't always easy, but there are strategies available to build your workforce.
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Three professors who are experts in cybersecurity discuss what's going on in the research field and where it's headed.
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Blockchain has the potential to bring online voting to the mainstream, but some experts worry security concerns outweigh its potential benefits.
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The scale, timing and nature of the attack remain unclear.
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The $50 million cyberlab will bring together state government, academia, law enforcement and private-sector players in a bid to shore up the cyberworkforce and strengthen defenses.
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Can criminals use cryptocurrency to hide their identities and activities?
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Washington state, one of 21 states officially notified of an attempted election breach by the Department of Homeland Security, is embarking on a federal pilot to strengthen cybersecurity.
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The legislation aimed at protecting mobile phone users from having their location information trafficked without their permission was vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner. But the bill could still be saved with an override vote from the legislature.
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Ohio, among 21 other states, have been attacked by hackers linked to Russia months before the 2016 election.
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The move is a reversal for Facebook, which previously only showed staffers on Capital Hill snippets of the ads before taking them back, citing user privacy.
