How Device Management Can Help You Prepare for the Worst
Given the wide variety of end-user devices, agencies can struggle to apply consistent governance and cyber hygiene practices, especially in a time of crisis, such as a natural disaster.
Cybersecurity
Supply Chain Resilience: Building a Stronger Backbone Through Technology
Federal agencies are focusing on technology-driven supply chain resilience to secure continuous service delivery, mitigate risks from global interdependencies, and ensure cybersecurity, data-driven insights, and cross-sector collaboration, strengthening their infrastructure against disruptions and vulnerabilities.
Fuel Innovation With a Secure Digital Ecosystem
Agencies cannot discuss future innovation without also talking about cybersecurity. Let’s dive into some key considerations for agencies to create a secure digital ecosystem: Building a Stronger Cyber Foundation Agencies need to address two givens in today’s cyber landscape: that the risk of attacks continues to grow —so they need to adopt better defenses —Read… Read more »
How Identity Drives Security in State & Local Government
In today’s threat environment, where ransomware and other attacks aim to steal and exploit user credentials, a focus on identity “is the first step in securing state and local systems,” said James Imanian, Senior Director, U.S. Federal Technology Office at CyberArk. Yet many state and local IT teams struggle to implement strong identity controls.
How SLED Can Secure OT, Critical Infrastructure
In state and local governments, much of the operational technology (OT) that monitors and controls critical infrastructure is based on legacy technology. That presents a major cybersecurity challenge. See how to upgrade — simply.
How to Protect Against Identity Threats
Identity-based cybersecurity threats are on the rise. The number of phishing attempts — the most common type of cyberattack — increased 62% from 2023 to 2024, for instance, and identity-related incidents have directly affected 84% of organizations this year. Learn how to protect your agency.
Workforce Development in AI and Cybersecurity: Enhancing Skillsets for Future-Ready Agencies
As government agencies undergo digital transformation, prioritizing workforce development in AI and cybersecurity is essential to enhance resilience, close skills gaps, and foster an adaptable, future-ready federal workforce.
Cybersecurity: A Menu of State Priorities
No state or local entity should assume that it’s too small or innocuous to undergo a cyberattack. Here’s how North Dakota prepares.
AI Is Only Part of the Picture
At the state and local level, adopting AI remains only one of a long list of IT priorities. Read how Burlington, VT is approaching it.
Data Privacy and Protection Policies: Securing Trust Through Process Excellence
By building public trust through data privacy and protection, government agencies are leveraging advanced technologies and ethical frameworks to secure sensitive information and ensure responsible data management in the digital age.