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It takes a team to secure operational technology
January 25, 2023 | News, CybersecurityState and local governments must look for federal and private-sector partners.
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CISA releases guide to help safeguard K-12 schools from cyber threats
| News, CybersecurityCISA’s report, which was mandated by the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021, outlined a variety of steps that primary and secondary schools can take to bolster their cyber defenses.
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Cyber grants: Some governments may be ‘totally left out’
January 24, 2023 | News, CybersecurityExperts said the $1 billion State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program is admirable for its emphasis on planning, but it may not deliver much direct cash at the local level.
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What’s in a word? FCC’s proposed data breach rule redefines key terms
| News, CybersecurityThe public now has the opportunity to provide insight on the value and impact such redefinitions would have on incident reporting.
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Executive order blocks state business with ‘evil foreign governments’
January 23, 2023 | News, CybersecuritySouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s order will ensure companies associated with hostile nations do not access state infrastructure or data through IT or telecommunications contracts.
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The future of quantum security will be encoded in light, researchers hope
| News, CybersecuritySwiss researchers, funded in part by the U.S., are developing a stronger network security countermeasure to combat the potential of a viable quantum computing system.
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NIST releases potential updates to its cybersecurity framework
January 20, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe National Institute of Standards and Technology wants to expand the cybersecurity guidance’s scope and foster more international collaboration, among other proposed changes.
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States should follow feds in Chinese tech bans
January 18, 2023 | News, CybersecurityWith a recent report citing at least 1,600 state and local agencies still buying IT and communications equipment from China, one researcher advised they follow federal guidance more closely.
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Texas universities block access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks
| News, CybersecurityIt’s the latest step to limit access to the service after Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies to ban the app on government-issued devices citing cybersecurity risks.
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What motivates remote workers to protect IT assets?
January 13, 2023 | News, CybersecurityResearchers found that fear of what could go wrong is the primary driver in getting remote workers to protect IT systems.