Local and state governments have many endpoints and networks to manage and protect, but their operations come under increased threat of cyberattacks as the levels of security across departments become fragmented. Creating a fully integrated approach improves visibility and cohesion among branches of an agency, allowing them to take a proactive stance when it comes to mitigating risks. Seeing across silos on this matter strengthens an organizat...

Efforts to breach U.S. voting systems and influence election outcomes by state-sponsored, criminal and malicious insider actors are only growing in sophistication. More than ever, local and state government agencies must be able to rely on dynamic, full-spectrum security solutions that protect the entire election process and those who work to preserve outcomes. A phased approach is required to ensure risks are fully mitigated before, during an...

As our technological landscape grows in complexity and sophistication, so does our data. It quickly piles up, leaving state and local governments unsure of where all their data is, what it contains and who has access to it. Not only is this an organization nightmare, but it also creates unnecessary privacy risks. With the right solutions, agencies can gain a full view of all the data and where it resides, making it easy to access this informat...

State and local governments lose billions of dollars a year through fraudulent claims and abuse of government services and benefits. Efforts to fight fraud often focus on combatting external threats, ignoring the very real threat of internal fraud. While this has always been a challenge for state and local governments, significant amounts of new federal funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and other pandemic relief...

Cyber insurance has become a big part of an overall cybersecurity strategy for many state and local governments. But cyber insurance is changing quickly. Premiums will likely increase significantly in the coming months and years. Policies are changing what incidents they cover, and in what circumstances. They may not offer the protection officials think they do. And cyber insurance does nothing to protect an organization against another attack...

Government and education services should be easily accessible and simple to use for a wide variety of constituents. As the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, constituents can get frustrated and feel left behind when organizations have complex processes and tools, and not all users will be on the same level of the digital playing field. Thankfully, government and educational agencies have shown a willingness to transform their approaches to meet i...

As the public embraces technology in their everyday lives, they want great digital experiences with the government, too. Local and state agencies are rapidly modernizing, but the transformation arrives with new opportunities for identity theft and fraud. However, with the right approach, agencies can deliver digital services effectively while mitigating risks. Modern identity technology makes it possible. Join our industry speakers for a webin...

Without a strong security posture, local and state governments are at risk of costly disasters prompted by user errors, natural disasters and malicious attacks. Keeping data safe when the threats are numerous and coming from all directions creates a burden for agencies as they seek out solutions that cover all their bases. As compute environments grow in complexity, it’s critical for agencies to focus on their resilience strategies. The...

Today’s sophisticated threat environment targets end users by duplicating the relevant content they’re used to interacting with or interested in learning about. With email scams taking advantage of everyday requests and current events, these attacks are no longer obvious examples of malicious activity. Increased visibility into an environment is necessary for local and state governments to efficiently protect their systems. These i...

The cyber risks that threaten America’s state and local governments are changing. Hackers are getting smarter and better organized. Ransomware and malware phishing attempts are growing ever-more sophisticated. Attacks on dams, pipelines and other pieces of critical infrastructure are on the rise. Meanwhile, the changing government environment itself makes it even harder to guard against cyber threats. Telework, remote collaboration, digi...