The never-ending episodes of data theft and cyber attacks that have been plaguing both private businesses and government agencies seem to be completely one-sided. That is, bad actors attack a…
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Does Improving Federal Cybersecurity Begin with Improving the Acquisitions Process?
by Peter Jacobs December 11, 2018The ability to secure federal data, networks, and assets is impacted by the ability of agency cyber leaders to access required technology. They need to continually respond to well-resourced adversaries…
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Using Database Audits to Help Bolster Your Cybersecurity: Q&A with Paul Parker of SolarWinds
by Peter Jacobs December 7, 2018Government CIOs and CISOs need to use every tool at their disposal to protect their networks and data. While more – and newer – technology can help, there may be…
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Identify – and Stop – Cyber Threats Early with Database Auditing
by Peter Jacobs December 6, 2018A database audit sounds like a mundane task, like checking the oil in your car. But just like regular maintenance can mean heading off big (expensive) trouble, database audits can…
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Is a Secure Network the Foundation of a Robust Cybersecurity Posture?
by Margaret Brown November 27, 2018The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is entering Phase 3 of its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program as they work toward “fortifying the cybersecurity of government networks and systems.”…
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Insider Threats Continue to Challenge Agencies: Report from the NITSIG Insider Threat Symposium
by Peter Jacobs November 27, 2018For the past four years insider threats have been identified as the top vulnerability facing federal government agencies. So it wasn’t surprising that at the National Insider Threat Special Interest…
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Lauren Burnell on Mission-Oriented Cybersecurity and Defending the National Interest in Cyberspace
by Jenna Sindle November 26, 2018One of the best things about being the managing editor of Government Technology Insider is talking with our sponsors’ subject matter experts. They’re exceptionally smart people who know their field…
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Do Millions of Unfilled Cyber Jobs Equal Unmanageable Risk?
by Peter Jacobs November 20, 2018In part one of this two-part conversation with Malcolm Harkins, Chief Security and Trust Officer of Cylance, he explained how millions of unfilled cyber jobs could actually be an opportunity…
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Cybersecurity jobs are among the hottest growth areas worldwide. In fact, industry research sees three and a half million cybersecurity job openings by 2021. Does this lack of skilled professionals…
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Does the Growing Cybersecurity Labor Shortage Mean Significantly Greater Risk for Agencies?
by Peter Jacobs November 16, 2018Industry research forecasts that, by 2021, there will be 3.5 million cybersecurity-related jobs, yet only a fraction of them will be filled. This labor shortage could lead to tremendous risks…