As 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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Digital TransformationFeatured
Three Pillars of an Agile Cloud Partner
by Jackie Davis December 15, 2020Data management leveraging the cloud is a hot topic as we look toward 2021. As public sector organizations explore how they can better handle data, converge valuable information, and lighten…
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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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Managing Insider Threats Should be a Top Priority for 2021
by Kelsey Winick December 1, 2020While 2020 has been a year that challenged federal agencies to be adaptable, it is time agencies start thinking about next year and identifying their top priorities. Security is a…
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Election Security: Months of Preparation Put to the Test This Week
by Jenna Sindle November 3, 2020For months now, local, state, and federal agencies, along with their private sector partners, have been investing in election security. Earlier this year we produced a three-part election security series…
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Automated Cyber Tools: Navy CISO and GAO Director, Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity Discuss Importance to Federal Agencies
by Jackie Davis October 1, 2020The public sector threat landscape is constantly growing. With an increasing number of endpoints due to remote work and evolving architecture, agencies are vulnerable to a variety of threats. From…
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Resiliency is the Key for Federal Agencies Navigating Uncertain Times
by Heidi Bullman August 20, 2020Resiliency is critical as each agency’s mission rapidly evolves especially now as the United States continues to battle COVID-19. The pandemic has forced federal agencies to be more agile as…
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Cyber, dubbed the fifth warfighting domain, continues to pose risks for government agencies. According to the recent Security Effectiveness Report by FireEye titled a Deep Dive into Cyber Reality, 53…