FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency know that no organization can adopt every possible cybersecurity measure or solution, but every organization can do something. We also know that some cybersecurity measures are more effective than…

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 7, 2023

For today’s fragmented Internet of Things (IoT) to reach its potential as a fully interconnected ecosystem, the answer may lie in the convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The cybersecurity landscape is more complex for federal agencies than for just about any other sector. In fact, a report from the Ponemon Institute stated that more than half of federal IT and cybersecurity practitioners say their agency has suffered a cybersecurity incident that resulted in…

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

During a meeting of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) last year, New Hampshire CIO Denis Goulet said that his state was establishing shared services with funds from the $1 billion federal State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). million in cybersecurity grant funding from the U.S.

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GCN

MARCH 2, 2023

The certification of commercial drones will help governments ensure the devices meet supply chain cybersecurity requirements.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 1, 2023

According to their State of Cybersecurity research, 62% of teams in cyber security are understaffed and 60% struggle to retain talented workers. The objective is to ensure that teachers and trainers possess the necessary expertise and credentials to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity training.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ annual conference, Arizona interim CISO Ryan Murray spoke Monday at a workshop panel on whole-of-state cybersecurity. Homeland Security absorbed the Cybersecurity Department, and the state CISO became the director of the Arizona…

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the race to build new businesses, decision makers often overlook risk management and cybersecurity. We have identified six misconceptions that executives often bring to the table.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cybersecurity remains an uphill battle for state and local governments, and agencies are always looking for ways to protect citizen data.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Martin Roots, Managing Director at the Expede Group, discusses cybersecurity awareness, walking us through different cyber attacks and how to prevent them efficiently. Cybersecurity awareness has never been more important. 95% of cybersecurity issues can be traced to Human error, states the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2022.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

UK cybersecurity policies are outdated, says Illumio Director; will Rishi Sunak address the problem? Rishi Sunak’s new government has a long list of challenges ahead, but his appointment does create new hope to bring about change in the UK business landscape, especially in terms of UK cybersecurity, digital and cyber infrastructure.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Jen Easterly, United States Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency since 2021, poses for a portrait with Amazon Chief Security Officer Steve Schmidt, ahead of an event on business cyber security initiatives at Amazon on September 29, 2022 in Seattle. Photo by Daniel Berman/Amazon. 29, 2022 in Seattle.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 9, 2023

As organisations become increasingly digital, adopting new technologies, applications and services, what cybersecurity trends can we expect to see in the next 12 months? We’ve come to the end of another year characterised by heightened cybersecurity risk within an environment defined by rising political, social and economic challenges.

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FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A recent report released by software company Splunk found that public sector organizations often lack the cybersecurity intelligence needed to respond effectively, and they struggle more than the private sector in leveraging data to detect and prevent threats.

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Government Technology Insider

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Ep 122 – Automation-First Mindset Is Critical to Improving Cybersecurity | RSS.com Listen on. The post Automation-First Mindset Is Critical to Improving Cybersecurity appeared first on Government Technology Insider.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The recent cybersecurity threats on the U.K.’s Though the temperatures eventually subsided, the cybersecurity threat capable of flooring public sector services never fades. The Public Sector Needs to Do More to Protect Itself From Cybersecurity Attacks. The cybersecurity threat level is still high.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Robin Campbell-Burt, CEO at Code Red, discusses cybersecurity regulations in 2023 and how they will shape our futures. Cybersecurity is in the spotlight more than ever before. The UK government, as well as governments worldwide, have significantly increased the attention they are giving to cybersecurity. © Anyaberkut.

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GCN

MARCH 28, 2023

User-friendly login tools and clear communication go a long way toward getting staff in step with cybersecurity protocols.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Dr Francis Gaffney, Senior Director – Mimecast Labs & Future Operations at Mimecast, charts the road to quantum-enabled cybersecurity. As quantum computers can perform certain types of computations more efficiently than classical computers, they could also pose a significant threat to the current cryptographic cybersecurity systems.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 12, 2023

Image: © Anchiy | iStock Acknowledging your vulnerabilities Although employees are the driving force of organisations, they can also be the weakest link regarding fraud prevention and cybersecurity. It can use that vast data to identify patterns and provide predictions on security trends.

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FedTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

During the final round of the annual President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition in December 2022, competing teams had to find their way out of virtual escape rooms by solving various cyber challenges. In one, they received USB fobs with keys that unlocked hidden files. The President’s Cup gathers participants from across the…

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Google Public Sector

MARCH 25, 2024

The Federal IT landscape is undergoing a rapid shift toward stronger cybersecurity, driven by CISA's Zero Trust Maturity Model v2.0. In the ever-evolving landscape of federal cybersecurity, Google is committed to empowering agencies with innovative solutions.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

At the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ 2022 conference, a biennial report by NASCIO and Deloitte underscored hiring challenges faced by state governments as they strive to recruit qualified cybersecurity personnel. Speaking on a NASCIO 2022 panel, an IT official recalled how his state once…

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GCN

JANUARY 5, 2023

Rather than solely relying on the typical defensive playbook, state and local government agencies must develop a proactive and risk-based approach to cybersecurity.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

With a growing focus on cybersecurity and available grant funding, many states are planning to protect state agencies, cities, counties, and schools. Three procurement considerations for cybersecurity initiatives 1. Rethink the traditional cybersecurity approach Traditionally, states use a federated model for cybersecurity.

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GCN

JUNE 2, 2023

More counties are embracing voluntary cybersecurity frameworks to evaluate their risk and better protect their assets, a recent report shows.

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GCN

DECEMBER 21, 2022

TikTok's connection to Chinese government and the app's ability to closely track user data makes the social media platform a genuine cybersecurity concern, experts say.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Department of Homeland Security, through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, announced a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program for state, local and territorial (SLT) governments across the country. In September, the U.S.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How can we use real-time data platforms to improve the cybersecurity skills gap crisis in government and the public sector? There is a crisis in cybersecurity skills , and the public sector, including government agencies, will be feeling the cumulative impact this year. How common are security breaches in government?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Today, AWS joins the White House, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Education, and other leaders in government, industry, and the education community to improve the cybersecurity resilience of K12 education communities. For example, we offer Cybersecurity Awareness Training at no cost to individuals and organizations worldwide.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Cybersecurity has always been a top concern for local IT officials, but recent events have made it an even greater priority for city and county governments. This year is the ninth consecutive year that cybersecurity has held the No. 1 spot on the list. In its survey, PTI…

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 23, 2023

The global pool of security professionals needs to grow 65% to defend organisations’ critical assets – so how can we plug the cybersecurity skills gap? Globally, (ISC)² approximates that the cybersecurity workforce will expand significantly by adding 464,000 new professionals in 2022, marking a stark 11.1% year-over-year.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Food and Drug Administration recently released a cybersecurity modernization action plan, expressing an urgency to enhance defenses to mitigate growing threats that agencies have faced in the past few years. The new action plan will build on the FDA’s…

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GCN

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Each states will each receive a minimum of $2 million for FY 22 for a planning committee and a cybersecurity plan that details how it will reduce their cybersecurity risks.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 10, 2023

The EU and US have already made moves against TikTok The Council of the EU and the European Commission have also recently banned their staff from using TikTok on work phones with a stronger emphasis on their cybersecurity policies. Now, in the UK, more MPs and parliamentarians are campaigning for stricter cybersecurity policies.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently released the notice of funding opportunity for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP).

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently released its State CIO Top 10 Policy and Technology Priorities for 2023, and cybersecurity and risk management are a top focus this year. With the increase in threats from state and rogue actors, this really comes as no surprise.

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