Organizations are increasingly focused on implementing Zero Trust policies to limit exposure to cyberattacks, which is admirable best practice. But how can you verify that your policies and configurations are actually working as intended? In Episode 4 of his ongoing series on using packet forensics for cybersecurity, Jake Williams looks at why packet data is an indispensable resource for verifying Zero Trust implementations and troubleshooting...

Are institutions prepared to deal with escalating cyber threats and other potentially disruptive events? This session will examine the interconnections between cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery — and how a holistic approach to these critical issues can strengthen resilience. We will explore topics such as: Using Zero Trust to stay ahead of increasingly numerous and sophisticated threats Building executive level sup...

There is no doubt that Zero Trust has become one of the main topics in the cybersecurity industry. Since the US Federal Government mandated agencies to accelerate the adoption of Zero Trust and issued detailed guidelines on implementing a Zero Trust Architecture in the second half of 2021, Zero Trust has become both the ‘de facto’ cybersecurity approach and a controversial concept used by some as a marketing ploy. But what is Zero...

Threat actors continue to make government agencies – at the federal, state and local levels – one of their most important targets. A series of Presidential Executive Orders and DHS CISA Binding Operational Directives have been issued in response, often with specific cybersecurity control and technology requirements. Government agencies need to address both these pressures, and do it with limited resources, prioritizing their action...

We look forward to bringing our community together in-person for Cyversity’s 2022 Annual Conference – Power Up! Join your colleagues November 6-8, 2022 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld for engaging, game-changing education and innovative opportunities to power up your full potential! Don’t miss the opportunity to network with peers and industry leaders, collaborate and learn new ways to thrive in a challenging world!

Your network is the backbone of your IT system. Yet it may be the oldest part of your infrastructure. Network modernization is vitally important, but it can be challenging for many state and local governments. Network needs have grown more extensive and complex, and many governments simply don’t have the budget or staff resources they need to ensure safe and secure digital transformation efforts. During a live webinar on October 27 at 1...

The cyber threats public sector organizations face continue to evolve. And all too often, agencies and institutions are focused on securing against the threats of the past rather than planning for the next sophisticated attack. However, with the emergence of security tools built on machine learning, AI, predictive analytics and extended detection and response, that no longer has to be the case. Join leaders from across the public sector techno...

State and local government leaders encounter new buzzwords and tech jargon every day. In The Lightning Round, a new webinar series from Government Technology, we’re explaining these emerging concepts and demystifying gov tech one buzzword at a time. In this episode, we’re looking at Zero Trust. It has quickly emerged as an essential part of a modern cybersecurity framework. But what exactly does Zero Trust security mean? How has t...

Level Up Your Blue Team SkillsThe blue team represents information security professionals on the front line of defending an organizations critical assets and systems against attacks and threats from adversaries. Defending against attacks is an ongoing challenge with new threats emerging all the time. At the SANS Blue Team Summit, enhance your current skill set and become even better at defending your organization and hear the latest ways to mi...

If Zero Trust, flexible deployments, customer service, or simplifying your journey to the cloud matter to you, there are 10 things you may not know about Symantec – but you should.The security landscape continues to evolve at a blistering pace, and there are so many great things going on with Symantec, it’s sometimes hard to keep track. Meanwhile, what you may have heard from the newest kids on the block is often meant to seed fea...