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Communication breakdowns hurt otherwise positive view of federal ransomware support, GAO says
October 06, 2022 | News, CybersecurityState, local, tribal and territorial governments have “generally positive views” of agencies’ ransomware assistance, but cited “inconsistent communication” from the FBI as a challenge.
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Consumer cyber hygiene makes significant gains, report shows
October 04, 2022 | News, CybersecurityOver the last three years, more consumers are using strong passwords, enabling multifactor authentication and blocking location-tracking services.
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National cybersecurity review begins for all levels of government
| News, CybersecurityThe annual self-assessment asks all states and local agencies, tribal nations and territorial governments receiving DHS security grants to assess their cyber gaps and capabilities.
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Hackers leak data online in escalation of LA schools ransomware attack
October 03, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe group behind last month’s attack published 500 gigabytes of stolen data, but the superintendent said the district still refuses to pay the ransom.
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Identity as the new perimeter: How one county launched its zero trust initiative
| News, Cybersecurity“If you can’t get your arms around identity, you’re never going to be able to address zero trust,” Maricopa County’s CISO Lester Godsey said.
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States must plug into USDA antifraud system for SNAP delivery under new rule
| News, CybersecurityThe system, meant to help prevent duplicate participation in a key nutrition program, is expected to make enrollment and oversight easier for state workers who run SNAP and for people receiving benefits.
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Deep data inspection: The overlooked element in government data security
September 28, 2022 | News, CybersecurityBecause encryption can make data quality problems harder to detect and isolate, good quality, properly formatted, exploit-free data is essential.
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The U.S. is the top target of ransomware attacks, report says
September 27, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe majority of ransomware attacks worldwide targeted industries that play a "critical role" in domestic and international supply chains, including IT, health care and the public sector, according to new research.
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3 steps to help new CISOs to hit the ground running
September 26, 2022 | News, CybersecurityTo face increasing cyber threats, new chief information security officers must quickly assess the environment, establish strategic objectives and act intentionally on a strategy they have confidence in.
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Water utility cyber investments stymied by unfunded mandates, fiscal pressures
| News, CybersecurityDuring a House committee hearing, utility representatives said they need more federal money and partnerships to face down cyber threats.