Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Arnie Armstrong, Cyber Security Principal at Made Tech , explains why a user-centred cyber security approach is vital to local government We often hear that the biggest cyber security vulnerability in any organisation is its own employees, but is this really the case?
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? Artificial intelligence is nowhere near the level of sophistication required to achieve this in a security context.
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GCN
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Federal, state and local government partners are providing air and infrastructure security, cybersecurity, threat assessments and real-time situational awareness.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Former Netherlands chief of defense Tom Middendorp, the “climate general,” discusses efforts to decarbonize defense forces and the security risks that could be heightened by climate change. Aerospace & Defense Insights Aerospace Defense & security Sustainability
GCN
OCTOBER 24, 2022
While the federal government can mandate overall cloud security requirements, each state, local and education agency has its own authority, StateRAMP’s Leah McGrath explains.
Government Technology Insider
MARCH 10, 2023
Uniquely created legacy systems, specific risk factors, and highly sensitive data all require the utmost security from agencies’ IT teams, but equally, those teams must embrace the future of federal IT security solutions.
GCN
JANUARY 9, 2023
The ransomware attack that crippled a New York county again demonstrated the need for investment, regular updates and an enterprisewide approach to security.
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Mark Warren, Product Specialist at Osirium, explains why privileged access poses security issues in the public sector Government organisations are the backbone of the UK. Insiders can also pose security risks Insiders can also pose security risks.
GCN
MARCH 14, 2023
While many government employees reuse credentials that have been compromised and put online, one expert warned MFA is not the “silver bullet” solution. Cybersecurity
GCN
MARCH 21, 2023
Threats enacted by state-sponsored actors during the 2022 election have highlighted the need for “continued vigilance” in upcoming elections, said CISA Election Security Advisor Kim Wyman.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Reliable electricity is essential to the conveniences of modern life and vital to our nation’s economy and security. But the electricity grid is an attractive target for cyberattacks from U.S. adversaries—such as nations like China and Russia, as
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Organisations face the growing risk of becoming victims of cyber security threats – what can they do to avoid them? Organisations face the growing risk of becoming victims of cyber security threats and this is no surprise as it is a highly lucrative enterprise for cybercriminals.
GCN
MARCH 10, 2023
The distributed ledger technology can foster greater trust in data management than traditional systems, one expert says. Emerging Tech
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The Department of Defense isn’t migrating to the cloud fast enough, nor is it spending money on the right security frameworks and capabilities to alter the terrain of cyberspace to its advantage, retired Air Force Maj. Zero-trust security is an integration of products and
Super Library Marketing
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Watch now. The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 167: This episode is a must-see for any library that posts on Twitter. Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform has put accounts at risk.
The City Fix
AUGUST 31, 2021
Marginalized groups — such as minorities, rural communities and women — are disproportionately affected by water security issues, and women often play a key.
GCN
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
COMMENTARY | Automated scanning and remediation platforms can identify, fix and prevent security gaps and vulnerabilities at the software application and development levels.
GCN
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Between rigorous testing and certification, risk-limiting audits and assistance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, state and local elections are vastly more secure – even if the public doesn’t know it.
Partnership for Public Service
OCTOBER 24, 2022
The Transportation Security Administration is responsible for screening and providing information about policies and procedures for all commercial airline passengers, with the agency screening more than 450 million travelers in fiscal year 2020. Many transgender travelers reported “feeling humiliated” after mistreatment by security officers and getting flagged by body scanners designed for binary gender identification.
GCN
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
As government looks to adopt procurement regulations for internet-connected devices, industry stakeholders are skeptical. Cybersecurity
Google Public Sector
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The newly-released Google Workspace security guidance can help government agencies reach compliance by providing steps they can follow to introduce Google Workspace tools while adhering to the GC standards. The guidance can help Canadian teams collaborate without compromising security.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Public sector organizations around the world share a common concern: how can they make sure their digital transformation maintains data security? When governments begin their digital transformations in the cloud, they sometimes still think about security in terms of legacy IT modalities.
CarahCast
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Listen in to hear Corben Leo, a Security Researcher from the Hack U.S. link] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: [link] CONNECT WITH US ON LINKEDIN: [link] LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: [link] LISTEN TO US ON OUR CARAHCAST CHANNEL: [link] READ THE LATEST GOVERNMENT TECH COMMUNITY TRENDS: [link] Listen in to hear Corben Leo, a Security Researcher from the Hack U.S. program, discuss some of the results.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has published the third in a three-part series on securing the software supply chain.
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Simon Chassar, CRO at Claroty, discusses why cyber-physical systems security is so integral to government in the modern era Digital transformation allows state and local government agencies to better and more efficiently serve the public.
GCN
JANUARY 25, 2023
State and local governments must look for federal and private-sector partners. Cybersecurity
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2022
These attacks impact the security of sensitive data and can also cost millions of dollars — at a time when states and cities are already facing tight budgets. State and local governments face cyberthreats that are expanding at an alarming rate.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
A solid understanding of risk exposure and the contract portfolio can help defense companies support national-security interests. Aerospace & Defense Insights Aerospace
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2023
A security operations center, or SOC, can be the nerve center of a strong state and local cybersecurity effort. SOC teams are charged with detecting, preventing, investigating and responding to cyberthreats, ideally with round-the-clock monitoring of an organization’s network.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Cyber Security Data Protection Business Technology Privacy concept. One area where UK councils need to ensure they are laser-focused is around protecting the security of their data. And security has to be baked into that cloud-first position.
GCN
AUGUST 25, 2022
States’ determination to ensure that their cloud products and vendors are secure is driving membership in StateRAMP, the non-profit dedicated to managing supplier risk.
FedTech Magazine
MARCH 7, 2023
To prevent another SolarWinds-type cyberattack, federal agencies — including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Security Agency (NSA) — have issued new guidance to help agencies better secure their software supply chains.
GCN
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
The National Institute of Standards and Technology will outline the safest ways for consumers to use new technologies that provide access to their health care information in a secure digital environment.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 6, 2023
Operators can implement controls and shift their mindsets to shield against inflationary pressures and uncertainties around labor and material supply. Oil & Gas Insights Oil & Natural Gas
GCN
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
COMMENTARY | Cloud-based fleet management can provide actionable insights into productivity-related metrics, expenses and asset ROI. Cloud & Infrastructure
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
We rarely go for long without hearing of an information security breach or cyber-attack to which a public sector body or local council has fallen prey despite significant ongoing efforts and resource deployment to prevent them.
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The recent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy update contains important cloud computing language that aligns with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) approach to building CJIS compliant solutions.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Today’s information environment poses opportunities and threats to our national security. Wireless communication and social media have increased the speed and range of information sharing, diffusing the power once held more centrally. In the videos
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Federal agencies use commercial, off-the-shelf Internet of Things devices for nearly every purpose imaginable, from medical devices and virtual reality goggles to environmental sensors and HVAC systems.
GCN
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Compromises to voter registration databases or voting information websites could disrupt an election and call into question the accuracy or legitimacy of the outcome. Cybersecurity
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