Effectively allocate resources, use data and analytics to make informed decisions, and foster robust security – these are goals for many public sector organizations, but it can be tricky to…
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C-Suite DirectionsSecurity
Remote Work: The Story of the Year for the Public Sector
by Jenna Sindle December 30, 2020A year ago, if you’d asked anyone what the story of the year would be in 2020 for the public sector, I can almost guarantee that no one would have…
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CybersecurityFeaturedSecurity
Hack-for-Hire Group, BAHAMUT, Exposed
by Kelsey Winick December 21, 2020A recent report exposed Hack-for-Hire group, BAHAMUT, for undermining numerous political causes and disruptions among NGOs. The report links “the cyberespionage threat group to a staggering number of ongoing attacks…
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A CISO’s Take: It’s Time to Focus on People-Centric Security
by Jackie Davis December 16, 2020As we head into 2021, cybersecurity remains top of mind for public sector organizations. Often, agencies are focused on finding a blanket security solution, but according to Bruce Brody, Resident…
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A Guide to Help Governments Prevent Ransomware Attacks
by Jackie Davis December 10, 2020Last year, the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts was targeted by an attacker that came with a $5.3 million ransom demand, the largest ever recorded for a local government. While…
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Recently, we explored the continued growth and impact of ransomware attacks on the public sector. With trends and tactics in mind, it is critical for agencies to better understand the…
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A Growing Threat to Agencies: Ransomware Reshapes the Cyber Security Landscape
by Jackie Davis December 8, 2020The threat of Ransomware continues to grow and impact public sector agencies. Since the WannaCry attack in 2017, ransomware attackers have been relentless in their pursuits. Take the City of…
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COVID-19FeaturedSecurity
Is Remote Learning Secure? Key Vulnerabilities for States to Watch For
by Jackie Davis November 23, 2020With so many students in K12 districts and at colleges and universities learning on learn, an important question for education leaders to ask this year is: Is remote learning secure?…
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Digital TransformationFeaturedSecurity
Advancing Cyber Risk Management Efforts for Government
by Matt Langan November 20, 2020According to Deloitte Center for Government Insight, there were more than 163 ransomware attacks that targeted local and county governments, which resulted in nearly $1.8 million being paid to cybercriminals,…
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FedRAMP and JAB: Why Your Agency Needs an Authorized Partner
by Jackie Davis November 19, 2020Prior to 2011, government risk authorization and compliance looked far differently from today. Before the creation of the Federal Risk and Authorization Program (FedRAMP), agencies across government followed a variety…