Good cybersecurity has two basic components: the technology itself and the people and processes that put it into practice. Unfortunately, many cybersecurity programs tend to focus on technical problems and lose sight of the human element. In this takeaway resource, Ralph Hogaboom, Chief Information Security Officer at Washington’s Department of Natural Resources, shares insights onRead… Read more »

Compliance is not easy. Agencies must prove that they’ve implemented the right security controls and that they’re continuously monitoring them. How can they do it all? This quick, two-page resource outlines six best practices for agencies looking to evaluate their cybersecurity efforts while demonstrating compliance. Download your free copy now: Brought to you by:

Cybersecurity leaders need to go beyond mere compliance – the cyber defense bar should be set higher. Agencies should lock down their data in ways that keep it safe, while still making it readily available across organizational silos. This quick resource offers tips and takeaways from government and industry experts on how to best protectRead… Read more »

Cyber experts emphasize the rising threat of ransomware and other malicious activities, driven by well-funded cybercriminal groups and nation-state actors. They predict that AI will enhance attackers’ capabilities and adaptability, posing challenges for government agencies with limited budgets. Michael Gregg, CISO of North Dakota, highlighted these concerns at a recent GovLoop Virtual Summit on cybersecurityRead… Read more »

Good cybersecurity requires more than just good security solutions. To deal with the increasing velocity of attacks, agencies must look beyond individual products and think in more holistic terms: looking at policies, processes and even communication strategies. That was the focus of a recent GovLoop digital event, Zero Trust at the State and Local Level,Read… Read more »

Government has been driving toward zero trust-based cybersecurity methodologies for the past couple years. Download this quick resource to see what advice government and industry experts have to offer on the current threat landscape to help shape your cyber agenda for 2024. You’ll learn: Key cyber threats to monitor closely. Proactive security efforts you shouldRead… Read more »

Many IT leaders are using limited resources to maintain their agency’s defenses and put out fires. And all of this is happening as government continues shifting toward a hybrid work environment, which requires fresh thinking about cyber strategies. This resource features tips to navigate this complex cybersecurity landscape, with advice from cyber thought leaders including:Read… Read more »

Zero trust is not a product. It’s a mindset, an architecture and a methodology to follow over time to secure your agency’s systems. Download this quick resource to learn where to start and what needs to be done first when it comes to zero trust implementation to meet the basic tenets and requirements for thisRead… Read more »

In many organizations, cybersecurity is often treated as a compliance to-do. But in order to bring lasting change, agencies need to create a more cyber-literate culture. This short, overview resource highlights takeaways from a recent discussion with government experts about how agencies can help employees work both effectively and securely. You’ll explore insights from: Kirk H.Read… Read more »

The stakes just keep getting higher when it comes to cybersecurity. A government agency is hit with a ransomware attack every 14 seconds, according to a recent report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. That’s a scary statistic for any organization, and more so in the public sector, where there’s a high bar setRead… Read more »

One of the best defenses against phishing is multifactor authentication (MFA), which requires users to provide something more than a password, such as a biometric scan, a one-time code or an email notification. Sadly, traditional MFA is not as foolproof as people like to think. That conundrum was the focus of a recent GovLoop virtualRead… Read more »

Many agencies are bogged down with budget battles, lengthy procurement cycles and outdated technology. That makes it harder to follow federal cybersecurity mandates and protect sensitive data. Download this topic snapshot to discover how your organization can create a prioritized cybersecurity upgrade plan to help your modernization journey. You’ll learn: Effective ways to secure theRead… Read more »

The term “critical infrastructure” evokes images of power lines and water treatment facilities, but it also applies to the identity management platforms that protect networks from cyber intrusion. At a recent GovLoop virtual event, “Access Denied: How to Improve Your Agency’s Identity Management,” Steve Caimi, Director of US Public Sector Solutions Marketing with Okta —Read… Read more »

Just when you think you understand cybersecurity, everything changes. In the case of cyber solutions, that change is always for the better, but it can still feel overwhelming. One simple piece of advice: “Don’t look at it and let that paralyze you,” said Russell Marsh, Director of Cyber Operations in the Office of the ChiefRead… Read more »

This resource features tips and takeaways about how to combat cyber threats with automation. Download your resource now: Brought to you by:

In an era of remote work and rising cyberattacks on public sector targets, federal, state and local authorities need a new approach to cybersecurity. They’re rethinking their cyber strategies both in order to keep the bad actors at bay, and also to meet the call for zero-trust architectures. In this report, we look at howRead… Read more »

Check out this new report to learn how agencies’ approaches to security inside systems has changed. You’ll explore how micro-segmentation can better protect your agency.

The language of cybersecurity can be complicated and full of terminology that a layperson may struggle to understand. But protecting computer systems from cyberthreats — especially government systems — is increasingly critical. This worksheet offers information on what zero trust entails and practical steps you can take to adopt it in language anyone can understand.Read… Read more »

This resource explores five sections about the executive order’s key components aimed at enhancing you and your coworkers’ cybersecurity agencywide. Download your copy: Brought to you by:        

Discover four steps toward a collective defense approach for your agency’s cybersecurity. Download your Playbook, Maximizing Your Human and Capital Resource Investments: A Cybersecurity Playbook, now: Brought to you by:

Explore five areas in which the Cyber Executive Order will influence how govies work and how their agencies think about cybersecurity. Download your resource, 5 Ways the Cyber EO Will Change How Govies Work, now: Brought to you by:

This quick-tips resource covers the EO’s most critical details and their impact on agencies.

Bold – not incremental – changes are needed to address the current government cyberattack landscape. Check out our latest e-book to understand how to ready yourself and your agency for its next cyber incident.

Learn how an agile approach to cybersecurity can empower all employees – wherever they might be working.

Preparing for a future that includes more permanent telework means rethinking the way employees connect and collaborate.

Check out this new report to learn the basics for personal cybersecurity.

Zero Trust: what is it? Should your agency be implementing it? Watch this short explainer to find out.

Download your copy of this free checklist for seven tips that will provide practical guidance and useful hints to jumpstart the transition at your agency.