Empower Your Employees Through Modernization
Learn why outdated technology could be hampering your agency and get tips from experts on the tools and resources that the workforce needs to thrive.
Cybersecurity
The Hard Truth Behind Ransomware
Ransomware and cyberattacks have become more sophisticated, more costly and increasingly damaging. “Ransomware is a serious threat to our public safety and national and economic security,” said Richard W. Downing, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice in a recent interview. “It has been used to attack municipal governments, police departments and critical infrastructure.” Read… Read more »
CISA: Create Guardrails for Federal Innovators
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has advice for agencies that want to be cybersecure — but still have the ability to innovate and find new ways of doing better.
Orlando’s Approach to Managing Change and Culture
Recognizing the growing threat of cyberattacks, the city of Orlando adopted key elements of zero-trust security. Here’s what officials did and how zero trust impacted city government operations.
Why Stronger Security Hinges on Identity Data
At the crux of every cybersecurity strategy is an identity data management challenge: How much information does an agency need to verify the identity of an individual requesting access to network resources?
What Your Agency May Be Overlooking in Its Cybersecurity
Broadly, people often mistake cybersecurity as a sprint with a finish line. But in reality, it is a continuous effort.
Talk the Talk: 3 Software Security Concepts to Know Now
The software security world uses lots of complicated terminology. We break down, in simple language, some of the most important vocabulary.
Your Playbook for Protecting Against Cyberattacks
Unfortunately, cyberattacks are happening more frequently across the nation. But there are ways to bolster your defenses. It begins with creating a security playbook.
Looking for Career Growth in 2023? Think About AI and Zero Trust
A 2023 career goal may be to better familiarize yourself with some key technologies that are currently in the early stages of use in government – artificial intelligence and zero trust.
Reality Check: Counties Assess Their Cyber Readiness
From the types of attacks that take place, constantly increasing vulnerabilities, and growing automation and digitization, it’s crucial that governments monitor their security.