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$1B cybersecurity grant program still coming into focus
October 16, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe new federal initiative is in its early stages, with questions about how the money will be spent and how much control localities, versus states, will have over it.
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No ‘silver bullet’ for zero trust
October 13, 2022 | News, CybersecurityBecause there are no comprehensive solutions available, governments need multiple efforts to happen at once, a county cyber exec advised.
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Malicious emails surged for election workers in 2 battleground states ahead of primaries
| News, CybersecurityResearch conducted by cybersecurity firm Trellix found that county election workers in Arizona and Pennsylvania saw an increase in phishing schemes ahead of their primary elections.
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How one state is trying to prevent a cybersecurity workforce shortage
October 12, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThey’re moving ahead with a set of new programs and working closely with colleges and universities to get more people into a field where jobs can be tough to fill.
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White House plans cyber labeling system for IoT devices
| News, CybersecurityA consumer-focused cyber labeling scheme may be put into play after years on the drawing board.
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Unemployment fraud cases highlight ‘perfect storm,’ signal need to modernize
October 11, 2022 | News, CybersecurityWhile some states have lost millions of dollars to pandemic fraud, others have turned to artificial intelligence to help process claims and catch criminals.
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State CISOs must cooperate more with locals on threats, report says
October 10, 2022 | News, CybersecurityStronger collaboration among the public, private and academic sectors can strengthen overall cybersecurity and feed the talent pipeline, according to NASCIO’s biennial report.
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CISA plans local events to discuss cyber incident reporting
October 07, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe effort aims to give officials a greater understanding of cyber threats and the ability to defend U.S. critical infrastructure against cascading impacts when attacks occur.
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Colorado state web portal still down after cyberattack
October 06, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe Russian-speaking group Killnet claimed responsibility for the hack as well as similar attacks on several other states’ government websites.
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Malicious cyber activity is unlikely to compromise election infrastructure
| News, Cybersecurity"Extensive safeguards in place” will make it difficult for bad actors to interfere in upcoming midterm elections, according to a joint public service announcement from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI.