In today’s threat environment, where ransomware and other attacks aim to steal and exploit user credentials, a focus on identity “is the first step in securing state and local systems,” said James Imanian, Senior Director, U.S. Federal Technology Office at CyberArk. Yet many state and local IT teams struggle to implement strong identity controls.
Frontline workers know how AI tools could improve their daily tasks better than leadership or IT specialists probably do. A grassroots approach encourages innovation from the ground up.
Identity-based cybersecurity threats are on the rise. The number of phishing attempts — the most common type of cyberattack — increased 62% from 2023 to 2024, for instance, and identity-related incidents have directly affected 84% of organizations this year. Learn how to protect your agency.
No state or local entity should assume that it’s too small or innocuous to undergo a cyberattack. Here’s how North Dakota prepares.
At the state and local level, adopting AI remains only one of a long list of IT priorities. Read how Burlington, VT is approaching it.