Cybersecurity
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As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, how can public-sector teams prepare organizationally for the next generation of cyber attacks and equip themselves with the right tools? -
As federal and state governments extend their lists of banned foreign technologies, where is this trend heading next? Is your home network safe for work use?
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Chief Privacy Officer Martha Wewer reviewed the state’s approach to data protection, AI oversight and consumer privacy on Thursday as Gov. Josh Stein marked a new day of awareness during Data Privacy Week.
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As chief information security officer for the state, Avakian is aligning with nationwide security initiatives, putting them in place to build momentum at the state level.
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The county already requires that workers' laptops be encrypted, but after a recent break-in, supervisors voted to extend that policy to also encrypt all county departments’ computer workstation hard drives.
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States are tightening verification, the feds are funding pilots and privacy advocates are worried.
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Five years ago, people didn't understand the need for secure devices; now audiences everywhere nod their heads in approval when the topic is broached.
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While the alleged hackers no doubt targeted Pittsburgh companies because they compete with China, in doing so they stumbled on the center of the cyber security universe, according to an FBI official.
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The smartphone industry has volunteered to install technology in new phones that would allow consumers to opt in for a kill switch, but some advocates say it's not enough.
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Those who shared confidential information via the phishing scam are advised to alert credit bureaus, file a police report and alert their main financial institutions.
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Google's search engine accessed the names and Social Security numbers of students' whose information was inadvertently posted on the Internet.
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The Metcalf incident is a wake-up call for better critical infrastructure protection.
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A speaker from the National Institute of Standards and Technology unveiled new computer security guidelines and explained the need for a security expert in both the public and private sectors.
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Potential security challenges are a recent land occupation in Sao Paulo, where as many as 5,000 people are squatting within sight of the new Corinthians stadium, and continuing violence in some Rio shantytowns that are in the process of being "pacified' by security forces.
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A group that called itself Team Digi7al gained access to multiple confidential computer systems, including a Department of Homeland Security database.
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IT governance and cybersecurity are two of the most critical issues in government, which is why Los Angeles is combining them in its new cyber command center.
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The bill was passed Thursday as major cell phone manufacturers Apple and Microsoft removed their opposition this week.
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Snapchat agreed to settle with the FTC, which required the developer to revamp its claims about privacy, security and confidentiality of users’ information.
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Maine internship program copes with the ‘silver tsunami.’
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The audit that revealed the error signified a need for all levels of government -- and individuals -- to focus on how they throw away their hard drives.
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Since Snowden's NSA revelations, he has urged Americans to use encryption to help block rampant spying. Here are some encryption techniques that anybody can use to protect their privacy online.
