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To avoid creating vulnerabilities, school IT leaders often find themselves saying "no" to new tools and systems. Instead, they should foster a culture of innovation by convening partners to figure out how to make it work.
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A new State of the 9-1-1 Industry report examines the barriers governments face as they work toward Next-Generation 911, including aging equipment, lack of funding and difficulty coordinating with other agencies.
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Lawmakers have sent 10 pieces of legislation to the governor’s desk, including a House bill that refreshes the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. If not signed or vetoed by June 22, they become law Sept. 1.
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The event Thursday left county government buildings without Internet the following day. Officials began working with “outside cybersecurity experts” on response and mediation, a spokeswoman said.
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A Southern California school district is offering employees access to credit monitoring and identity protection services after an unspecified party accidentally shared a folder containing sensitive information.
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An unspecified cyber incident disrupted some internal systems at Virginia school district last week. The district's superintendent notified families by email and said state and federal law enforcement are investigating.
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From vibe hacking to malware development to deepfakes, bad actors are discovering more vulnerabilities to attack generative AI tools while also using AI to launch cyber attacks.
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Arizona's CIO, CISO and chief data officer are spearheading a statewide data strategy. They're building a foundation of secure, well-governed data, crucial for the responsible and effective implementation of AI across state services.
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Struggling to find enough qualified professionals in the field, the Minneapolis-based NetSpi started "NetSpi University," which pays for six months of training for new employees who lack experience.
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The New Jersey Institute of Technology's Security Operations Center will allow students to gain professional experience while monitoring and addressing cybersecurity threats with help from a cybersecurity firm.
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Personal data from more than a quarter-million Texas Department of Transportation reports was accessed improperly through a compromised account. It originated in Crash Records Information System documents.
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Collectively, U.S. transportation services have cyber preparedness work to do, according to a recent study. Individually, they are hardening their postures; an Illinois state pilot offers locals consulting and training.
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The Alternative Cyber Career Education (ACE) Grant Program will support internships, training and certifications through a mix of K-12 institutions, nonprofit training providers and professional organizations.
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In a letter to those affected, Mastery Schools said a previously reported cyber incident in September 2024 involved an unauthorized party downloading sensitive personal information.
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A cyber attack that struck the county April 28 impacted several systems around real estate, deeds, tax processing and land transactions. Several of these remain offline more than a month afterward.
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Several superintendents this week sent letters to families after being informed by the FBI and CISA that multiple Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) groups are trying to coerce children into dangerous behavior on camera.
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The company's new Advanced Phishing feature is tailored to identify the kinds of phishing emails that impersonate school officials, parents or vendors, and learns from real-world attacks to improve its accuracy.
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The company has raised $3.6 million as it emerges into the gov tech market, with a focus on artificial intelligence. A company co-founder hopes to win more business at the state government level.
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Massachusetts' cybersecurity chief describes how the state supports counties and cities, what new threats AI introduces to government, and how his legal background impacts public-sector work.
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As a result of a recent data breach at Lexington-Richland School District 5, employee retention bonuses previously approved by the school board were not paid out Friday. State law enforcement is investigating the breach.
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A cybersecurity expert and digital forensics investigator recommends that parents turn off chat functions on apps their children are using if possible and warn them not to share personal information.