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17 million cyberattacks a day: How Oklahoma stops 99% of them
March 12, 2024 | News, CybersecurityIn a recent interview, the state’s CISO talks about zero trust, the upside to COVID and triaging the state’s aging tech infrastructure.
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States push feds for greater online privacy protections for children
| News, CybersecurityA bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general is urging the Federal Trade Commission to expand the definition of “personal information” to keep up with changes related to smartphones and social networks that play an increasing role in everyone’s life –… Read More »
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With AI, anyone can be a victim of nonconsensual porn. Can laws keep up?
March 11, 2024 | News, CybersecurityStates around the country are scrambling to respond to the dramatic rise in deepfakes, a result of little regulation and easy-to-use apps.
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FTC cracks down on AI impersonation scammers
February 16, 2024 | News, CybersecurityThe Federal Trade Commission is looking to extend its authority to target fraudsters impersonating individuals in scams. The proposed rule covers the misuse of generative artificial intelligence and other technologies.
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See something, say something: Ethical hackers strengthen cyber resilience
February 12, 2024 | News, CybersecurityCities and states are increasingly adopting vulnerability disclosure policies that encourage “white hat” or ethical cybersecurity researchers to identify and report security weaknesses in government websites and systems.
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Shining a light on shadow AI
February 08, 2024 | News, CybersecurityEmployees sometimes use artificial intelligence websites like ChatGPT to get more work done. But if they do so without approval, they may be putting their agency at risk.
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Feds unveil resource for election officials and workers
| Cybersecurity, NewsThe webpage provides free resources for state and local officials as they grapple with fears of possible foreign interference in elections and physical threats linked to conspiracy theories.
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Who should be in charge of protecting our water systems from cyber threats?
February 05, 2024 | News, CybersecurityFederal officials don’t agree. Recent hacks on water systems exposed their vulnerabilities. But while some want the EPA to play a stronger role, others emphasized that local systems are best suited to defend themselves.
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States slowly embrace ‘whole-of-state’ cybersecurity approach
January 31, 2024 | News, CybersecurityFederal grants helped spur adoption of the strategies across the country, but hurdles remain as more look to follow suit.
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More details emerge on FCC’s cyber program for schools, libraries
January 09, 2024 | News, CybersecurityApplicants for the $200 million pilot could be required to detail recent attacks and their current cybersecurity posture. The agency is also seeking guidance on how to measure success.