According to Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigative Report, ransomware now represents 27% of all malware attacks. Over 30% of ransomware starts from within. That means that network defenders must consider the possibility that malicious employees could be the origin of an attack. Cyber criminals are stepping up their game by exploiting fear and uncertainty during the pandemic by launching a steadily increasing amount of cyberattacks. Re...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s need for critical infrastructure has skyrocketed as telework, telehealth and distant learning surge. Bandwidth utilization increased overnight and network availability and dependability have become more vital than ever.The shift to deliver government services online underscores the need for telecommunications techniques like carrier redundancy and diversity in business continuity plans. This we...

The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled telehealth into prominence, and telemedicine, once viewed as a convenience, is now an essential tool for treating patients. During the months of April and May of this year, telehealth increased nationally by more than 5,000% over last year. While telehealth is a necessary and beneficial solution during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond, its growing use can jeopardize the safety of sensitive patient data and the...

From vast federal agencies to small local municipalities, governments at all levels have been assessing ways to securely provide digital services to citizens. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many of those programs accelerated, and the need for assuring citizen identity has soared. This webinar will explore best practices for efficiently managing citizen identity in today’s digital world.

As states face the impact of the pandemic, budgetary shortfalls, and heightened uncertainty, the government workforce continues to be the most critical connection between the mission and the citizen. Research indicates that agencies that communicate transparently, collect and act on employee and citizen feedback, and make smart investments in training and technology are well-positioned to help their employees navigate the impacts of the COVID-...

The pandemic has highlighted the need for sound data policies in areas such as vital record systems, public health, improper payments, economic recovery indicators, and more. Data is now being used to improve government decision making, inform business decisions, and spur innovation across government today. GovDATAx 2020 highlights thought-leaders from the Hill, government agencies, educational institutions, and industry who are driving the Am...

The pandemic has highlighted the need for sound data policies in areas such as vital record systems, public health, improper payments, economic recovery indicators, and more. Data is now being used to improve government decision making, inform business decisions, and spur innovation across government today. GovDATAx 2020 highlights thought-leaders from the Hill, government agencies, educational institutions, and industry who are driving the Am...

Closing the Gap: CDM’s Role in Telework in Government The Department of Homeland Security’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program relies on automated tools to strengthen the cybersecurity of government networks and systems for agencies to continuously monitor their networks. Modernization of networks, while maintaining the security and risk mitigation capability of CDM, helps reduce the threat posture of government ag...

The Future of Airport Security Screening The future of airport security screening is evolving. Airport operators and security agencies are looking for solutions that are fast, frictionless, and fully-integrated. Airport checkpoints are moving beyond simply security detection and also focusing on safe, healthy, and efficient passenger experiences.What does air travel look like in the modern age? How will COVID-19 impact that landscape? And how...

The COVID-19 pandemic created an urgent need to pivot government functions from mostly on premise to virtually 100% online. From renewing drivers’ licenses to applying for government benefits, the rapid shift to digital services was unprecedented. Most agencies quickly adapted to that challenge, using technologies and methods like those defined in the Trusted Internet Connection 3.0 (TIC 3.0 to protect the network perimeter from cyberatt...