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Privileged access: Understanding security inside out

Open Access Government - Technology News

According to the Government Cyber Security Strategy: 2022 to 2030 policy paper, 40% of the 777 incidents managed by the National Cyber Security Centre between September 2020 and August 2021 were aimed at the public sector. ” That’s someone who has managed to get admin credentials and then tries to make changes.

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Providing a secure cloud for agency applications

Partnership for Public Service

The National Institute of Standards and Technology reports dozens of new cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exposures daily that, if unaddressed, could result in large-scale breaches such as the 2020 SolarWinds attack. Moreover, they can integrate cloud and enterprise hosting security into planning and management discussions.

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Things I Wish I’d Learned as a GS-7

GovLoop

The performance management cycle should last all year — not just at the mid-year and end-of-year points. Also, if you are junior in your organization, master your agency or department’s task management system. However, knowing when to say “no” and stick to that decision without guilt should be a skill you cultivate. Favorite.