Multinational Ransom Pledge Highlights Scarce Cybersecurity Force
As cyberwarfare increases and agencies struggle to find essential cybersecurity talent, contractors are an attractive option. However, outsourcing cyber positions has pros and cons.
Posts Tagged: cybersecurity
We Want You! To Think About a Job in Cybersecurity
A cybersecurity job may feel out of reach for many people. Traditionally, we’ve viewed cybersecurity professionals as highly trained technologists, fully embedded in the tech world. It’s time to reimagine what a cybersecurity job and a cybersecurity professional look like.
AI-Driven Deception: New-Gen Phishers Get a Sophisticated Touch
AI technology has fascinating prospects for society, but there also exists a spectrum of potential negative and unconventional outcomes, including AI-driven phishing attacks.
Cybersecurity Challenges and Opportunities for Local Government
Addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in local government entities is crucial to protecting sensitive data and critical services. Federal grant funding can help.
4 Ways to Tackle IT Complexity, Reduce Cyber Risk, and Better Secure the Mission
IT complexity is the most significant obstacle to strengthening the security postures of government agencies — pushing budget constraints to second place for the first time ever.
Building for the Government of the Future: Embracing Agility – Part 2
Government needs agile technology to provide timely, effective services to the public and keep pace with changing needs.
5 Essential Tips for Crafting a Federal OCIO Strategic Plan
Today, the Office of the CIO (OCIO) is more important than ever, and crafting a strong OCIO strategy is essential for effective governance, team alignment, streamlined operations and enhanced citizen services.
Where to Start to Strengthen Cyber Defenses
While initial defense strengthening involves cybersecurity awareness, MFA, and device patching, the future lies in embracing zero trust principles. As technology evolves, our defenses must evolve too. By challenging traditional notions of trust and overhauling our cybersecurity approach, we can effectively mitigate the ever-growing risks of cyber threats.
Catch Me Up: Where Are We With CMMC?
The Defense Department’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is designed to protect sensitive information from cyberthreats. The CMMC’s implementation, though, has been a long time coming.
How to Improve Cybersecurity Through Simplicity
The problem is not just the number and frequency of potential cyberthreats, but the complexity and diversity of the threat vectors used to compromise agency systems, networks, and data. An integrated cybersecurity mesh platform can help.