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Ransomware getting ahead of state, local governments, survey finds
March 24, 2022 | News, CybersecurityWhile respondents acknowledge the growing threat from ransomware, most are unprepared to prevent or respond to it.
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Older Americans are given the wrong idea about online safety – here’s how to help them help themselves
March 23, 2022 | News, CybersecurityOlder adults may be at heightened risk of cybersecurity breaches and fraudulent behavior because they lack experience with internet technology and represent a financially attractive target.
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Can CDM work for state, local governments?
| News, CybersecurityProposed legislation would extend the federal Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program to state and local governments to help them strengthen their cybersecurity.
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NJ mulls cyber incident reporting
| News, CybersecurityA state Senate bill would require public agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents within 72 hours.
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Threat-resilient workforce key to preventing cyberattacks
| News, CybersecurityInvesting in workforce training and education will go a long way in stopping attacks that target state and local agencies, a cyber expert said.
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White House warns of potential Russian cyberattack based on new intel
March 22, 2022 | News, CybersecurityDistressed by the continued lack of cybersecurity basics implemented in critical infrastructure sectors, the White House issued “a call to action.”
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PISCES trains entry-level cyber analysts to protect small municipalities
March 21, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe National Cybersecurity Center’s Public Infrastructure Security Cyber Education System trains students to detect network anomalies that threaten communities too small to adequately secure their own systems.
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Agencies confront rising cyber insurance rates
| News, CybersecurityEven those meeting more stringent qualifications are finding that affordable insurance cannot provide enough protection against cybersecurity risk.
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Financial regulator says use of crypto helps—not hurts—ransomware investigations
March 18, 2022 | News, CybersecurityWhile cryptocurrency is preferred by ransomware perpetrators because of its perceived anonymity, it has significant visibility and investigative benefits over opaque banking, a FinCEN official told a Senate committee.
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North Carolina launches cybersecurity task force
March 17, 2022 | News, CybersecurityAs the latest state to formally establish its own task force, North Carolina aims to improve its cybersecurity posture with technical assistance and incident coordination between state and local agencies.