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Demand for rapid cyber improvements drives agencies’ 2023 plans
December 29, 2022 | News, CybersecurityDespite challenges from budget cycles, regulations and outdated procurement processes, state and local government agencies urgently need cyber solutions that improve operations and cut costs, a recent report says.
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The federal government is moving on memory safety for cybersecurity
December 28, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe issue of how coding languages might support software developers’ management of memory has recently gotten attention from the National Security Council, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Congress.
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Governors’ TikTok bans make sense, cybersecurity experts say
December 21, 2022 | News, CybersecurityTikTok's connection to Chinese government and the app's ability to closely track user data makes the social media platform a genuine cybersecurity concern, experts say.
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Solving the puzzle of shadow IT
December 19, 2022 | News, CybersecuritySolutions that provide visibility and control over IT assets and data can help agencies secure their blind spots.
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Local cyber budgets growing but still inadequate, survey finds
| News, CybersecurityWith cyber insurance premiums also rising dramatically, half of municipal governments may be without adequate coverage, one expert says.
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NIST unveils draft update of identity proofing tech guidance
| News, CybersecurityThe science and technology standards agency debuted new guidelines for its policy on identity verification technology, including the testing requirements for facial recognition applications and draft policies for other tools.
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U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply
December 16, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe states that have announced bans in the past two weeks include Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire and Tennessee.
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Agencies face interoperability challenges with zero trust, GAO says
December 15, 2022 | News, CybersecurityBecause there is no single zero-trust solution, agencies must integrate new and existing solutions, a challenge for those with large investments in traditional technologies, the watchdog agency said.
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Lawmakers intro bill to ban TikTok in U.S.
December 14, 2022 | News, CybersecurityTikTok poses a national security threat, according to lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.
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The ‘killer app’ for identification
December 12, 2022 | News, CybersecurityFew methods of verifying identity are as accurate and secure as biometrics that match a fingerprint, an iris or a face.