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...

Ransomware thrives in chaos, particularly in unmonitored security gaps that often exist between front-end and back-end cyber defenses. Unfortunately, higher education institutions are susceptible to these cybersecurity vulnerabilities, leaving them scrambling for different tools and solutions to protect themselves and the data of their students, staff and faculty. Cybercriminals show no sign of relenting – in the past year alone, several...

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...

There are three key security areas that state and local government cybersecurity leaders should remember to keep top of mind as they venture into 2024 – generative AI, cyber insurance and election security. Generative AI will undoubtedly continue to transform the cybersecurity landscape in new ways, and IT teams will need to plan for its integration this year and beyond. With the new capabilities that AI brings also come new threats that...

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...

Over the next year, states and localities should brace for an uptick in attacks by hostile foreign governments, expanded threats to critical infrastructure, new vulnerabilities created by social media and more potent forms of ransomware. Addressing these risks will require state and local agencies to invest more time and money to adopt sound security policies, improve employee training and deploy stronger security tools and services. Join Gove...

K-12 schools are lucrative targets for cyberattacks because they house vast amounts of valuable student data. For these schools to implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy – one that enables leading-edge detection and response – their leaders must generate maximum value out of their cybersecurity investments. That means deploying tools and services with a dual purpose or multiple advantages, emphasizing stretching cybersecu...

The phasing out of Windows 10 is a significant transition period for many public sector IT teams. This move coincides with another vital IT transformation moment – the proliferation of generative AI. And, as always, IT leaders have to navigate the evolved cyber threats resulting from these new and exciting cyber abilities. More than ever, staying up to speed with technology means making the right IT investments. Join Government Technolog...

Digital transformation has supercharged both sides of the attack-defense divide. While it can feel as though the odds are stacked against cyber defenders, there are huge opportunities to improve our defenses in the new year with a Zero Trust cybersecurity model. Unlike the “trust but verify model,” zero trust uses “never trust, always verify.” Zero Trust assumes every request is a potential threat and requires full auth...

Digital technology, physical systems and human beings are more integrated than ever. This trend has led to the emergence of cyber-physical human systems (CPHS). This field focuses on the integration of cyber technologies, physical systems and human actions to accomplish a specific goal. Smart buildings, autonomous vehicles and telemedicine applications are all examples of CPHS within the rise of artificial intelligence – They aim to enha...