One of the challenges to keeping government secure comes from how scattered cybersecurity tools, services and governance is. To combat this issue, a concerted effort is being made to consolidate these pieces of the cybersecurity puzzle to patch up holes and make spending more efficient.
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Part 2: The Blind Bankrobber – A Story About Cybersecurity
In part 1 of this story, we used a bank robbery as a metaphor for a cyberattack. At the end of Part 1, the robbers had made it to the vault. In part 2 we will consider how they break in and how they get the goods back out. Step 4: Breaking into the VaultRead… Read more »
What’s the Difference Between Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?
The terms ‘automation, ‘artificial intelligence,’ and ‘machine learning’ are hot topics in a lot of government technology conversations. These terms are often used interchangeably and sometimes incorrectly, which can be confusing. Let’s take a look at what this tech jargon means.
An Interview with Metro Boston’s Regional Cybersecurity Liaison
A focus on some of the cybersecurity threats facing municipalities today.
How to Get Non-IT Employees on Board With Modernization
One of the biggest hurdles to IT modernization is culture. Here are some practical tips from IT leaders on how to get buy-in across your agency.
Adopting the Right IT Modernization Mindset
Modernization can be daunting, especially in government, where risk aversion dominates decision making. But despite the risk-averse mentality, there are still agencies that have found success in modernization.
Part 1: The Blind Bankrobber – A Story About Cybersecurity
Bank robbery as a metaphor for a cybersecurity breach to explain how bad guys get in, how they find valuable information, and how they get out with the goods.
Do You Know Your Leadership Blind Spots?
How do you add a second mirror to make your leadership blind spots visible? Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts. It takes hard work.
6 Tips for Becoming an Office Thought Leader
You can engage in specific leadership behaviors which will assist you in earning recognition from your colleagues as a thought leader in the office.
Understanding the Insider Threat Landscape
“Insider threat” is an ambiguous phrase, as it denotes any individual with access to an organization’s insider information.