Cybersecurity

Public- and private-sector security leaders examined trends in cyber threats at the recent California Cybersecurity Education Summit. During an attack, one said, responding quickly is still very important.

The chairman of a Cambodian conglomerate was charged with running a “sprawling cyber fraud empire” that led to the seizure in what prosecutors called the largest ever forfeiture action.

Several applicants for subdivision exemptions and right of way permits were sent a phishing email telling them they need to pay a certain amount of fees and suggesting they do it through wire transfer.

With a neighboring district recovering from a cyber attack last week, Grand Island Public Schools CIO Cory Gearhart supported what he described as the state's renewed focus on data governance and cybersecurity.

The first standalone cybersecurity degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas builds an interdisciplinary bridge between engineering and business, addressing workforce shortages.

Nearly one-third of state agencies haven’t completed required security assessments, according to a new audit report. That number, however, represents a marked improvement from a similar review in 2019.

At its annual conference, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers recognized Ohio’s Holly Drake for her cybersecurity leadership, while also doling out other tech awards.

A graduate of a private Lutheran university in Indiana is suing his alma mater following a data breach in August, alleging the university didn’t do enough to safeguard the data or notify impacted parties.

Elyse Rosenberg, who transitioned from interim CIO to permanent earlier this year, is leveraging decades of technology experience to shape a strategic vision for accessible, trustworthy digital services.

The Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance’s initial publication calls on officials to treat cybersecurity as a financial and fiduciary responsibility.

After being targeted by a cyber attack last week, Kearney Public Schools in Nebraska are still holding classes this week without phones, computers and other network-dependent systems.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is under new leadership and focus as we enter FY2026. So what are the priorities for the coming year?

As part of the federal government's emphasis on short-term training and industry credentials, a workforce grant will help Springfield Technical Community College will train 120 people for jobs in IT or cybersecurity.

The cybersecurity company Proxyware says it detected over 192,000 digital attacks on Virginia students this year. A handful of schools across the state are now working with the company to eliminate cyber attacks at the source.

IT leaders in the state’s most populous county said they will utilize new Texas Cyber Command services after a shift in national support, while building their own cybersecurity teams and training programs.

After an evaluation earlier this year, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission found the county’s voting system, facility security and counting procedures to be “comprehensive and thoroughly followed.”

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance has restored limited access to education savings accounts after an unspecified incident last week, which authorities are still investigating.

During a webinar this week hosted by PowerSchool, ed-tech experts urged districts to adopt proactive training and data practices that integrate cybersecurity and ethical AI use across all levels.