Phishing attacks are rising dramatically, particularly those aimed at state and local governments, with recent reports suggesting incidents have nearly doubled. Attacks have targeted a wide swath of the workforce—from revenue and tax officials to employees in elections and unemployment offices.The increased number of phishing incidents have moved beyond email to also target victims through social media, texts and other channels. Regardle...

In 2021 there was an 82% increase in ransomware-related data leaks and over 170 adversary groups being tracked for their cyber activity. Every organization is at risk, and due to the data-rich environment, K-12 school districts are considered high-value mines for ransomware groups. Our K-12 meeting featured Don Ringelestein from Maine Township High School District 207, as he explained what to look for in your cybersecurity solution journey and...

Attendees of this webinar explored M365 data defense strategies including: Rubrik tools that cyber-proof M365 data Rapid recovery at scale How to achieve air-gapped, immutable data resilience Register to view this on-demand recording.

Hackers, curiosity, security, pen-testers, kindness, analogies and Hollywood criminals. Welcome to the first episode of Risk and Reels with Jeffrey Wheatman, featuring Jayson Street (OG Pen Tester and Chief Chaos Officer for Trusec), a self-proclaimed hacker. WHAT IS RISK AND REELS: A CYBERSECURITY PODCAST? A podcast for movies. A podcast for cyber talk. A podcast for smart people to say smart things to smart listeners. Hosted by Jeffrey Wheat...

State & Local governments, as well as educational institutions, are struggling to keep pace with advancing technology in the face of rising cybercrime. Only 48% of officials have reported having cybersecurity policies and standards across the country, according to a report by Sophos. With the Biden Administration's $1 billion cybersecurity grant program, it is crucial that State & Local governments and Education institutions are equipp...

Ever since the dawn of the internet, its usefulness lies in the data it handles, whether moving it, storing it, or calculating with it. As a result, just as Willie Horton once said he robbed banks because “that’s where the money is,” many of today’s cyber bad actors target agencies’ data because they can monetize it. As a result, cybersecurity is akin to the 20th century Cold War. On the one hand, bad actors ...

A content management system (CMS) is a key piece of the foundation for building modern digital experiences that span farther than just your website today. Global brands such as Mars, Stanley, Black & Decker, NASA and many more have trusted Drupal as their CMS to power their brand differentiating experiences. However, with a rise in cyber attacks, the security of your digital platform is critical. Join us for an insightful conversation with...

In the continually changing landscape of modern governance, federal civilian agencies must prioritize secure innovation within their environment. While harnessing technological advancements is crucial for enhancing public services and operational efficiency, it must be done hand in hand with a resolute dedication to cybersecurity. Red Hat hosted the More Securely Innovate the Enterprise event in Denver where government and IT professionals cam...

After the events of the past few years, security is in the forefront of election officials’ minds. The individual states are responsible for conducting elections, so the National Association of Counties (NACo) at its annual legislative conference just conducted a series of workshops and panels on the range of threats facing election workers and voters alike. While physical threats, intimidation and harassment are primary concerns, there...