Cybersecurity
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As part of a 10-county pilot, the local government fully implemented the technology Jan. 29. Its GPS, GIS and improved cellphone technology offer additional accuracy during emergencies. -
The state’s recently arrived director of cyber operations will work closely with state Chief Information Security Officer Chris Gergen to build and manage statewide cybersecurity strategy and operations.
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After a phishing incident in December initially cost Warren County over $3.3 million, officials may soon pass a thorough computer use policy for county employees that will touch on related issues.
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With so many devices featuring hard drives, security vulnerabilities abound.
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California could be the first state in the nation to include cyber-readiness in its emergency plan, which includes disasters that could endanger citizens and infrastructure.
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Mayor Andre Pierre thought someone was stealing items in his office, as questions arise about procurement of the surveillance camera.
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The Washtenaw County, Mich., Cyber Citizenship Coalition is a grass-roots effort that ensures residents use technology safely and securely.
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More control over the power grid means more efficiency for consumers and the electric industry, but also more vulnerabilities.
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Texas has spent more than $1.8 million to help mitigate the year-long data breach from the state’s Comptroller’s Office, according to a local newspaper.
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Federal officials unveil the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, an initiative to create a network that facilitates secure transactions.
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U.S. Cyber Challenge works to develop cyber-security skills to meet the country’s work force needs.
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Symantec report provides data on cyber-threat activity that occurred in 2010.
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Government IT professionals should be concerned about the intrusion, particularly smaller municipalities that may not have the latest virus and malware protections.
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Government Accountability Office says the IRS must remedy unencrypted networks, outdated software, faulty access control protocols.
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Google digitizes Nelson Mandela, customer satisfaction survey.
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CIOs grapple with the growing use of personal smartphones to access corporate networks.
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A coalition of industry groups asserts that tax credits and other incentives — not mandates — would improve cyber-security of private-sector networks.
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Security issues often arise after government computers’ end of life.
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States must adopt better programs for wiping hard drives clean, experts say.
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Napolitano’s 2012 budget request includes funds for key cyber-security initiatives.
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Cloud security vendor’s report shows rise in mobile malware, changes in how public and private sectors go online.
