Data-Centric Security for Self-Service Agencies
As digital transformation continues to push government services and citizen interactions online, safeguarding content and data in a landscape filled with laptops and mobile devices is a new challenge.
Cybersecurity
An Interesting Look at a “Think and Do” Tank on Cyber
By: John W. Lainhart and Christopher Ballister In early 2015, George Washington University established the Center for Cyber and Homeland Security (CCHS) – a nonpartisan “think and do” tank. CCHS’ mission is to carry out policy-relevant research and analysis on cybersecurity, homeland security and counterterrorism issues. By bringing together domestic and international policymakers and practitionersRead… Read more »
The Security Challenges of Multiple Access Points
The proliferation of access points has added to the problem of keeping information safe. Now data is being accessed from remote work centers and employees’ homes or positions in the field, plus mobile devices and more. Here are four main access points to watch out for.
State Department’s Holistic Approach to Cloud Security
It’s well known that becoming a Foreign Service officer for the State Department can take a person on the journey of a lifetime. But there’s a different kind of journey that the State Department has been on — the journey of successfully adopting and deploying cloud computing technology departmentwide, and doing so securely.
Predictive Security Intelligence: Achieving Holistic Cybersecurity
To be effective in their security efforts, agencies must be proactive — using cyber analytics and cognitive-based systems to develop true security intelligence.
5 Steps for Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
The Internet is an amazing place that allows children to meet and interact with people from around the world, but it also provides the bad guys new ways into your home that was heretofore unavailable.
Prevent a Ransomware Attack with these 5 Must-Haves
What does it take to protect your agency’s network? Here are the five things you need to in place to avoid becoming the next ransomware casualty.
Outcome-based Strategies for Better Cybersecurity
Phishing attacks, advanced malware, and ransomware are just a few of the types of cyberattacks that government deals with in today’s current cyberthreat landscape. In an attempt to counter such attacks, many agencies focus on tool-based strategies as cyberthreats come. But the problem with such approaches is that agencies are usually ill equipped to apply… Read more »
Combating Identity Theft Tax Fraud
The good news is that there are ways to take steps to combat this growing activity of fraudsters while recognizing the good tax filers and applications, ultimately fostering a positive citizen experience.
Under CISA, Information Sharing Is Caring—If You Do It Right
Securing sensitive data against the sheer number of cyberthreats is an impossible task for a single organization. It’s akin to sending one soldier to battle against an army of millions. In an effort to strengthen the nation’s defense against cyberthreats, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015… Read more »