HHS, CMS, and Other Healthcare Agencies Still at High Risk for Cyber Attacks
Despite ongoing investment and improvement in their cybersecurity posture, healthcare agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) and Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid (CMS)...
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Six Best Practices to Prevent Data Breaches: From Kon-Mari-ing Your Inbox to...
So far, 2019 has been another year of frequent and devastating cyber attacks for the public sector. Despite the abundance of cybersecurity solutions – both offensive and defensive – no organization...
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IN PREPARATION FOR PHASE 3 OF CDM AGENCIES SHOULD FOCUS ON GUIDANCE FOR...
This year the Department of Homeland Security’s groundbreaking Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program moves into its third phase. For the 23 CFO Act agencies that are covered by CDM,...
View ArticleSecuring the Digital Supply Chain: An Essential Part of a Robust Security...
Recently, there’s been an increased awareness of the security vulnerabilities that can impact government agencies through their network of suppliers, vendors and partners, more commonly known as the...
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White Paper: How MITRE ATT&CK Can Help Agencies Develop More Effective Cyber...
In cybersecurity, a key part of defense is understanding the nature of the attacks. But without a common way of describing the methods and techniques used by threat actors in the real world, it’s...
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Protecting Next-Generation Federal Networks from Cyber Attacks
As agencies across the federal government modernize their networks to include and accommodate the newest technologies such as cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT), federal IT professionals are faced...
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Department of State Cyber Leaders Discuss Cyber Strategy at Federal Ignite 19
As cyber threats become more advanced and more frequent, the security teams that protect our nation’s critical infrastructure, data, and networks are feeling the pressure. Federal Ignite 19, a...
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CDM Program is Working, But Constantly Evolving Cyber Threats Present Challenges
Seven years ago, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program to enable federal agencies to build better defenses against cyber threats...
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Customer Connection, IT Cost, and Cybersecurity Top Focuses for State CIOs
The NASCIO 2019 Annual Conference recently took place in Nashville, Tennessee and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO.) The...
View ArticlePreventing Cyber Attacks against Government Agencies Takes an AI Turn
With government agencies under constant assault by nation-state and private hackers, along with the ongoing threats posed by insiders, it’s no wonder that federal CIOs spend a huge percentage of time...
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Breaking Down DISA’s Infrastructure “Hardening” Rules
If you’re a federal IT pro of any sort, security is a high priority. In fact, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has a set of security regulations to provide a baseline standard for...
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Deception as a Service, the Next Tool to Add to Your Cyber Arsenal
As well as death and taxes, the one thing that you can be certain of in 2019 is that your online presence and information is under attack. While these unrelenting cyber attacks are a concern for...
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Small Business Administration Showcases its Success as Agencies Prepare for...
The Department of Homeland Security’s flagship program for improving federal agencies’ cyber security has moved into its next phase, CDM DEFEND. This expanded implementation plan is part of the...
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How Building a 360 Degree View of the Network Will Help Agencies Defend...
In the fight against nation-state based cyber attacks, your agency needs every advantage possible. Your security infrastructure includes threat reports, insider threat detection and training, and state...
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As Cyber Threats to the Nation Intensify the Need for Effective Defenses is...
When tensions escalate between nation states, the cyber domain is increasingly the first line of defense. This reality means the United States must ask hard questions about the effectiveness of its...
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TribalNet 2019 Sheds Light on IT Challenges for Tribal Communities
Last month IT leaders from Native American tribes across the country attended the 20th annual TribalNet conference to shed light on the challenges tribal communities face serving their members and how...
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3 Reasons Why You Should Attend RSA Public Sector Day
Public sector agencies are facing an array of challenges that are shaping the future of our local, state, and federal government organizations. From cybersecurity threats including ransomware to...
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Agencies Embracing Modernization Must Focus on Cybersecurity
Public sector Department and agencies are facing an array of challenges that may hinder mission delivery. Restrictive budgets, talent shortages, and stringent regulations are just the beginning – a...
View ArticleRSA Public Sector Day: It’s About the Right Technology for the Mission
In the public sector, agencies and departments are focused on IT modernization. This modernization – whether it be the journey to the Cloud or artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)...
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Going Beyond NIST to Strengthen Your Agency’s Network Security
Every federal agency is—or certainly should be—familiar with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and its security compliance framework. Agencies should also be highly familiar...
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