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Public transit systems remain vulnerable to cyber threats
June 23, 2023 | News, CybersecurityDespite repeated warnings, a report on Washington, D.C.’s transit authority finds it is still at risk of a cyberattack. Its issues aren’t unique, though, and experts warn that public transportation at-large is vulnerable unless leaders act.
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NIST wants to help prevent cyberattacks on the water sector
| News, CybersecurityThe National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking input on guidelines for mitigating the risks of cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems.
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Legacy tech could undermine zero trust push
June 22, 2023 | Cybersecurity, NewsAs agencies move toward more secure infrastructures, managing legacy systems that are unprepared for today’s cybersecurity challenges could slow their progress.
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Louisiana bans TikTok on state networks and devices. Will it make any difference?
| News, CybersecurityThe law does little to protect state-owned devices and personal data, cybersecurity experts say.
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How a data-centric approach can lift agencies above the cybersecurity poverty line
June 21, 2023 | News, CybersecurityCOMMENTARY | By focusing protection where it’s most needed, agencies can more easily share data and create targeted, efficient and effective cybersecurity.
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Passwordless security gains ground for authentication
June 20, 2023 | News, CybersecurityGovernment mandates on passwords and shifting authentication policy could accelerate the adoption of smartphone-enabled passkeys.
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Louisiana driver’s licenses, auto registrations targeted in massive data breach
June 16, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe attack targeted a vulnerability in the popular MOVEit file transfer tool.
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State preps for digital ID rollout
June 14, 2023 | News, CybersecurityBy the end of this summer, California could introduce its digital ID to a limited number of residents who will be able to use them in airports and convenience stores to prove age and identity.
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Lawmakers take bipartisan swing at deepfake regulation
| News, CybersecurityThe New Jersey bill would add false depiction through manipulated media to the state’s identity theft statutes.
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Lawmakers push for expanded cyber training, education
| News, CybersecurityThe Cybersecurity Awareness Act would direct the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to launch a new public-private campaign promoting cyber best practices across state and local governments, small businesses and underserved communities.