The public sector is under constant threat from cyber criminals who use advanced tactics such as phishing, ransomware, imposter emails and other methods to exploit employee vulnerabilities. Human error is typically the starting point of most attacks, and cyber criminals have become adept at using social engineering techniques to target individuals with highly persuasive, personalized messages. That means it’s more important than ever to...

In a digital landscape where ransomware threats have evolved into highly targeted, multi-phase attacks, public sector organizations face unprecedented data and operational continuity risks. The burning question is, how can state and local governments effectively mitigate these threats and protect access to vital public services? The answer lies in gaining network visibility to detect and stop ransomware and other malicious attacks before they...

When critical infrastructure is hit by a disruptive cyberattack, national security officials need to know about it as soon as possible. That’s the guiding principle behind new rules coming soon from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In March 2022, the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) was signed into law. Enactment of CIRCIA means CISA will require covered entities d...

What’s next for cyber in 2024? Join us for a live webinar to round up cybersecurity forecasts, top cyber trends, and cybersecurity industry prediction reports as we head into the 2024 calendar year. You’ll Learn: The top cybersecurity predictions for 2024 from cybersecurity companies Tips and best practices for preparing your agency’s cybersecurity plan for the future Expert insights on the most significant cybersecurity them...

Privacy is of the utmost importance in higher education as campus leaders not only need to assure students, faculty, alumni and others that their personal information is safe, but they also need to comply with a host of laws and regulations. What training do end users need to have to meet higher education privacy responsibilities? How do privacy mandates impact operations? What does higher education need to do to meet these mandates, including...

This event is open to Industry Insider members only. This is an in-person exclusive briefing for Industry Insider – California members to hear from IT leaders of the County of Los Angeles (LA County). LA County is the largest county in the US by population and has an overall annual budget of over $47 billion and an estimated IT budget of over $940 million. As a subdivision of the state, LA County is charged with providing numerous servic...

This is an invitation-only event. The Center for Digital Government is pleased to announce their first Chief Data Officer Summit! As state and local government executive offices, departments and agencies become more data-driven, the creation, development and strategic importance of the chief data officer has grown. Delivering data-driven government requires building trust across multiple stakeholders, navigating security and privacy concerns,...

While state and local governments manage labor gaps and aging technology solutions, cyberthreats are growing more sophisticated. Transitioning to the next generation of networking and security solutions is necessary to future-proof operations and defend against attacks. It's a lot to manage alone. Which is why agencies should lean on a trusted partner to develop a clear roadmap that will modernize disjointed solutions and keep up with employee...

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) has transformed cybersecurity in recent years, allowing governments to provide access to vital applications from the office, home, field or anywhere else. But ZTNA is not enough. In today’s ongoing perimeter-less environment, state and local agencies must do more to ensure network security, safeguard government data and protect sensitive constituent information. ZTNA 2.0 is the next generation of access m...

In an era where jurisdictions are navigating staffing shortages and evolving community needs, the importance of developing alternative response methods has never been more evident. As more jurisdictions nationwide are looking to establish community safety programs, they realize that finding the right technology solutions and the right technology partner plays a pivotal role in building these programs. Discover how one jurisdiction faced this c...