Today’s state and local governments don’t just need a strong cybersecurity posture. They need a truly comprehensive security program, one that’s agile enough to grow and flex as threats evolve. To understand the importance of a lasting security program – how to build it, how to fund it and how to sustain it – Government Technology has invited two national experts with extensive experience leading cybersecurity pro...

Identity and access management (IAM) is a vital focus for any modern cybersecurity strategy. But verifying and protecting identity isn’t as simple as buying a new security tool, or even a suite of new cyber solutions. True identity and access management isn’t a product. It’s a process – one that requires an extensive an ecosystem of collaborative agencies and interlinked providers. Building a truly interoperable IAM str...

Signed into law in March 2022, the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act (SACA) legally requires operators of critical infrastructure such as water systems or electrical grids, to alert Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 72 hours of any data breach. Organizations that make a ransomware payment have 24 hours to report those details. As local and state agencies of all sizes continue to be target...

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Lauren Fahndrich. The Center for Digital Government is excited to return to live events! The 2022 Digital States Annual Summit is a unique opportunity to build relationships in a small group setting. The Summit convenes state CIOs and senior IT officials together with industry technology leaders to explore issues and o...

The future state of accessing government benefits and services should be inclusive, frictionless and without fraud. As agencies continue efforts to reduce improper payments while enhancing overall program integrity, it is important to understand what features to seek in a high-performance program. Join Government Technology on June 7 as we sit down with Jordan Burris, former chief of staff in the White House Office of the Federal CIO, and Lind...

From townships to major metropolitan areas, local and state governments are prioritizing protecting data in the cloud.Working in the cloud enables agencies of any size to accomplish large tasks needed to better serve the public. But doing so requires a specialized approach to securing critical information. Meeting compliance requirements is also top-of-mind, especially in an ever-changing environment.With the right partnerships, checking the r...

It’s a critical time for state and local agencies in Colorado. Government organizations across the country have increasingly become the target of cyberattacks, and government organizations in Colorado are no exception. Improving incident response means a new strategy for mitigating cyber events before, during and after they happen. For organizations in Colorado, that means better planning for future attacks, and working to mitigate risk...

Critical government services — water, power, transportation and more — are major targets for disruptive cyberattacks. Guarding against these increasingly sophisticated threats is difficult for any agency — but it’s especially tough for smaller municipal utilities and special districts with limited budgets and staff. Is there a path toward stronger cybersecurity that’s both effective and cost-effective? Join Govern...

The State of Michigan offers a free mobile app, called Michigan Secure, to help protect its residents’ mobile devices and digital lives. Michigan Secure, which was built by Zimperium, is a free mobile app that alerts users if their mobile device or tablet encounters threats, such as a potentially risky Wi-Fi network or a phishing text, and offers recommendations on how to address the risk. Michigan Secure, the first-ever mobile security...

Creating safer learning environments and strengthening campus security are fundamental goals for any K-12 district or higher education institution. Join the Center for Digital Education (CDE) on May 17 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern. to learn how advanced network infrastructure and connected technologies can improve protections for users, devices and data, while fostering modern and engaging learning experiences.This important live webcast...