Cybersecurity

The Delaware Department of Technology and Information has promoted a leader in enterprise security operations to the top cybersecurity role in the state. A longtime exec, he previously held it on an interim basis.

The state’s cybersecurity work, through its Joint Security Operations Center, involves a network of people working with different entities to enhance and harden the overall security posture.

The state attorney general’s office confirmed a “cyber incident” in August that has left some staff and prosecutors unable to access archived emails, files and internal systems. Some civil cases have also been postponed.

Willigar has worked for the state for more than a decade, and has helped boost cybersecurity defenses among various agencies. His new job at Microsoft will reflect his public-sector experience.

The FBI just announced that the Salt Typhoon cyber attacks against U.S. telecoms uncovered last year were much worse and more widespread than previously disclosed. What’s next?

The city is gradually restoring online services after a ransomware attack in July interrupted them. Phone service, online water bill payments, and Parks and Recreation payment systems are among those restored.

The state's investigation into the recent cyber attack against Nevada found evidence showing "malicious actors" moved "some data" outside of the state's network, according to the governor's tech office.

Its servers were attacked by a ransomware group, cutting off access to police and other records. Billing and information for Greenville Electric Utility customers are also impacted, but emergency 911 is unaffected.

Bartlesville Public Schools recently disclosed that a network intruder in April removed files and accessed information that included Social Security numbers.

Law enforcement is still investigating the data breach of a South Carolina school district in June after an employee opened a phishing email. The culprits have since posted some student information online.

Case studies in the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest report show how states are extending cyber protections across government bodies. They highlight best practices including statewide coordination.

The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center blocked tens of thousands of such attacks last year, but the end of federal support means state and local government members must now pay for its services.

The state has closed all offices Monday as network issues have interrupted its ability to do business. They result from a security incident, and technical teams are working to restore operations.

After detecting an unauthorized party trying to hack its network, a private Catholic university in Texas has been without a website and servers connected to various operations for more than a week.

As cyber attacks against colleges and universities have gotten more frequent and sophisticated, tools and practices for recovering identity systems need to evolve, too.

Commissioners voted to examine cyber vulnerabilities by authorizing probes of the county’s computer network. They’re also exploring installing a new transit ticket kiosk at the county courthouse.

Kokomo Solutions, the company that helped Los Angeles Unified School District launch its telehealth program and anonymous reporting app, recently notified families about a network security breach in December 2024.

Through a new partnership with the cybersecurity education company CyberproAI and and its platform, Cympire, Ivy Tech South Bend-Elkhart will train its students on various real-world scenarios in the classroom.