Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity experts say AI and automation are changing how much impact manipulated data can have on government technology systems. -
Laci Henegar, Rogers State University's STEM coordinator, graduated in December with the university's first master's degree in cybersecurity policy, governance and training.
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Amid all the attention around AI, Mississippi CIO Craig Orgeron said his state is focused on building the foundations state government needs to scale emerging technologies into 2026.
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The FBI has issued a warning that cyber criminals are tampering with quick response (QR) codes as part of illegal efforts to steal users’ login and financial information through malicious sites.
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Legislation advancing toward a final vote in the Alaska Legislature would allow the governor to declare similar cyber attacks a formal “disaster,” unlocking quicker funding and emergency responses.
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As states plan how to get the most out of federal cybersecurity grants, they’ll need to approach procurement with a long-term strategy in mind and a focus on mastering basic cyber hygiene, said speakers at an ITI event.
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Later this year, the Internal Revenue Service will require IRS website users to agree to biometric scanning to access tax records. Why should the IRS have the ability to put citizens' privacy at such substantial risk?
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States working to thwart ransomware need strong patching, backup and access management approaches. But they also can’t afford to forget about employee experience or fostering trust with local government.
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Aurora wishes to expand its fiber-optic network in multiple ways this year. Goals include connecting the municipal airport to the network and providing a single secure network for water and sewer systems.
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According to a confidential report, hackers can alter votes by taking control of Georgia's voting system touchscreens. Despite the reported vulnerability, state election officials are staying relatively mum.
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As states increasingly adopt cloud services, maintaining security means careful contract negotiations, attention to cloud configurations and understanding shared security responsibilities.
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Given that Washington, D.C., and Russia are at odds over Ukraine, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters said there's an urgent need for more federal cybersecurity programs and funding to prepare for any Russia-linked cyber attacks.
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According to officials at the Spokane Regional Health District, a phishing attack could have revealed the personal medical information of over one thousand people. The attack happened last month.
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The Colorado Secretary of State is looking into whether a county clerk has committed an elections security breach. The clerk is scheduled to appear at a deposition in early February.
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The recently passed legislation reinforces cybersecurity and reporting measures and requires water purveyors in the state to develop cybersecurity programs, policies, processes and procedures.
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The deal models a new enterprise-focused approach, says CIO Jamie Grant. The Florida Digital Service is pushing to better vet IT procurements, launch a cybersecurity operations center and win the trust of other agencies.
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Texas has refused to modernize and create an online voter registration system. As a result, communities across the state have less accurate voter rolls, and taxpayer money is wasted on paper.
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Pembroke Pines is yet another South Florida city that has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The attack briefly knocked the city's systems offline, but it remains unknown if any personal data was stolen.
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Cybersecurity has been a white-hot issue in the opening of 2022 with multiple high-profile news stories documenting breaches, phishing attempts and other security-related issues across the country.
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During a recent U.S. House hearing, experts discussed how the federal government can help state and local election officials defend election software, stop doxxing of election officials and the looming misinformation threat.
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Thousands of records containing health information and hundreds more with personal identifying information were exposed after a phishing scam involving Sacramento County employees last year.
