Always a top priority in state and local government, the need for better cybersecurity has been magnified even more during the pandemic as opportunistic hackers take advantage of a remote public sector workforce and overwhelmed systems trying to keep pace with heightened citizen demand. Agency leaders trying to boost their cybersecurity posture in this environment face a dual-pronged challenge: a lack of resources and staff to address the evol...

While the acceleration to digital has been needed and welcomed in government during the pandemic, it has made security more difficult. Distributed workforces, hybrid infrastructures and more virtual services have led to an increase in cyberattacks on agency data and networks. Now more than ever, state and local governments need a quick way to implement a security strategy that is pervasive and immediately effective. On July 16 at 10am PT/1pm E...

During this four-part Master Class series, you will be joining Government Technology and Tanium to learn how to develop and deploy a future-proof cybersecurity strategy in state and local government. In this second session, Center for Digital Government Senior Fellow Deb Snyder and Tanium CISO Chris Hallenbeck will discuss the foundational elements for architecting an effective cybersecurity strategy. Register now for a discussion around criti...

During this four-part Master Class series, you will be joining Government Technology and Tanium to learn how to develop and deploy a future-proof cybersecurity strategy in state and local government. In this first session, Center for Digital Government Senior Fellow Deb Snyder and Tanium CISO Chris Hallenbeck will discuss the current cybersecurity national landscape and how to get started down the path of building a more robust cyber defense....

After what has been deemed as one of the largest breeches in U.S. cybersecurity in recent history, an estimated 18,000 public and private sector entities will spend billions of dollars over many months to contain and fix the damage. As just one example of how sophisticated and stealthy hackers have become, the attack leaves many asking when and where will the next one happen – or has it already? On March 25 at 11am PT/2pm ET, Government...

State and local governments faced evolving and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats – and that was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, employee work has changed dramatically and agencies have new endpoints to protect with a perimeter that no longer exists. At the same time, they must confront novel attempts by cybercriminals who will use a crisis situation to their advantage. Join Governing and Government Technology for our first co...

Ransomware attacks on state and local governments escalated in 2020 as cybercriminals targeted work-from-home employees and vulnerable infrastructure. As we start to navigate 2021, new threats will emerge and the old will remain. So what steps can agencies take to improve their cybersecurity posture and update vulnerable legacy systems, especially while facing budget shortfalls? On March 2 at 11am PT/2pm ET, Government Technology is hosting a...

The hybrid workplace is here to stay. Whether employees are working from home, the office or anywhere else, IT teams must ensure their networks remain secure against ransomware attacks and other cyber threats. Over the past year, the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic have exposed organizations to exponentially higher numbers of attacks and phishing attempts. State and local governments have been hit especially hard. Many of the attacks have...

Cybersecurity has never been more vital for government agencies. Phishing attempts, account takeovers and malware attacks on the public sector were on the rise even before the coronavirus pandemic. The disruptions of the past year have brought unparalleled new challenges of accommodating a hybrid and remote workforce while securing a vastly expanded new edge. Additionally, as more governments provide online services to constituents, enhancing...

This year’s COVITS will be “digital” in every way! The conference is being held in a virtual format, over the course of two partial days. Government Technology's passion is promoting best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector – more important than ever in challenging times like these. Please join us for a powerful series of sessions that provide inspiration, participation, education, and thought-provocation!