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National Computer Forensics Institute up for reauthorization
August 01, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe proposal would continue NCFI’s services through 2028 for any government employee who could help prevent or investigate cyber crimes.
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Public transit agencies are vulnerable to cyber threats, researchers warn
| News, CybersecurityResearchers at the Mineta Transportation Institute urged transit agencies to have a unified risk management strategy and called on regulators to provide more guidance.
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Verifying identity is the foundation of cybersecurity, state CSO says
| News, CybersecurityDelaware’s security program aims to “walk alongside the user” as constituents access services and employees conduct business.
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Start protecting the nation’s digital identities today
| News, CybersecurityAn abstraction layer that sits between the sources of identity data and its consumers makes it possible to discover and understand identity data without disrupting existing operations.
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EPA to issue cybersecurity rule for water facilities
| News, CybersecurityThe EPA will extend its sanitary reviews of critical water facilities to include cybersecurity, an administration official said.
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Ransomware hackers will still target smaller critical infrastructure, CISA director warns
July 29, 2022 | News, CybersecurityRansomware actors target infrastructure organizations of all sizes, making cybersecurity best practices imperative, CISA Executive Director Brandon Wales said.
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How local governments are handling a threat they can’t even see
July 28, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe proliferation of cyberattacks has prompted Pennsylvania municipalities to take extra steps to secure their systems. Here's what they're doing.
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Cyber insurance price hike hits local governments hard
July 27, 2022 | News, CybersecurityInsurance companies now require state and local governments to have updated software and firewall protections, a backup system, cyber training for staff, vulnerability testing and multi-factor authentication systemwide, including for remote work.
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Understanding NIST’s post-quantum encryption standardization and next steps for CISOs
July 26, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe National Institute of Standards and Technology recently chose new cryptographic algorithms to defend against quantum computers.
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Hackers use more sophisticated scams to drive costly data breaches, analysis finds
| News, CybersecurityCriminals are using more sophisticated methods, including virtual meeting services, to take advantage of compromised business emails and accounts for financial gain.