North Dakota CISO on Sharing Cybersecurity
North Dakota is weighing whether it can launch a powerful security operations center (SOC) that serves any interested agency regardless of geography.
Cybersecurity
Reaching the Cutting Edge of Cybersecurity
New advances in people, processes and technology are transforming agencies’ cybersecurity. Here are three steps for agencies to reinvent it.
Texas CISO Talks COVID-19, Cyberattacks
Emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic attract cybercriminals because agencies that are already overwhelmed by external circumstances are ripe for the picking.
How Zero Trust Can Help Agencies Work Better Remotely
In response to the shift to remote work, many cyber experts recommend a zero-trust approach to network access to keep agencies’ networks secure.
Update Your Cybersecurity Plan for the Future
Here are three things that federal IT pros can do to update their agency’s cybersecurity plan.
3 Strategies to Enhance Security for Productivity While Remote
Scaling your security strategy to accommodate a remote workforce is no longer optional — it’s essential.
Why the Future of Security Is Cloud Native
In theory, a cloud-based security solution should provide the necessary flexibility and scalability. However, many so-called cloud solutions were not designed for the cloud but instead retrofitted for it, relying on script languages to provide automated capabilities.
Why a People-Centric Approach to Security Has Become a Necessity
A technology-centric approach to cybersecurity is essential, but not sufficient. The nation’s recent history of data breaches, many of which began with phishing attacks, suggests that agencies need to take a people-centric approach as well.
Intelligent Network Visibility Serves as Security Force Multiplier
Any discussion about improving the security of the federal IT enterprise sooner or later comes around to the topic of network visibility.
Evolving Cyber Policies Clear Way for Cloud Adoption
The federal government’s sudden, widespread transition to a remote work environment has highlighted the importance of its decision to make policy decisions that remove barriers to cloud adoption.