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Why Government Legislation on Security Is Failing (Badly)

May 29, 2026 By Razorwire Cybersecurity In Razorthorn
Government legislation on online safety, age verification and encryption is being written without consulting cybersecurity professionals. The result is legislation that doesn't work and creates massive security risks. Age verification companies are failing spectacularly - people bypass them with smiley faces on thumbs and AI face-meshing. Encryption backdoors don't just let governments in, they let malicious actors in too. VPN age verification is technically impossible. OS-level age verification would require banning Linux, which runs most of the internet.
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How to Prepare Your Organization for Rigorous Federal Security Standards

How to Prepare Your Organization for Rigorous Federal Security Standards

May 26, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Navigating the cybersecurity landscape for defense contractors has become far more complex than it was in the past. Requirements are evolving quickly as global threats grow more advanced and targeted. Companies that work with the government can no longer afford to overlook these standards if they want to maintain eligibility for contracts.
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2026 Public Sector Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches

May 6, 2026 By Kim Howard In Keeper
In 2026, the public sector continues to face numerous cyber attacks, with data breaches often exposing sensitive information, disrupting essential services and undermining public trust. From municipal governments to federal agencies, public sector organizations of all sizes face challenges from threat actors exploiting outdated systems, human error and expanding digital footprints. These incidents are more than isolated security failures.
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A double win at the Cas d'Or 2026: what identity governance success looks like in the public sector

Apr 29, 2026 By Hannah King In Netwrix
A French channel partner recently won two top awards at the Cas d'Or 2026 for a public-sector identity governance project. The recognition covered Cyber Governance & Risk Management and the Public Sector category. Here's a look at what the win signals about identity governance in public organizations and how modern IGA platforms help tackle budget pressure, compliance demands, and complex user populations. Identity governance in the public sector rarely makes headlines.
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Defending energy infrastructure in the age of Mythos

Apr 17, 2026 By Gregory Bell In Corelight
The Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) has released its first five-year strategic plan, following the broader national cybersecurity strategy. It’s coming at a time when the energy cybersecurity landscape is changing quickly, in some cases faster than operators can realistically keep up.
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How Government Agencies Can Enforce Zero-Trust Security with Keeper

Apr 15, 2026 By Ashley D'Andrea In Keeper
Zero trust is a cybersecurity framework built on the principle of “never trust, always verify,” meaning every user, device and session must be continuously verified for access to be granted and maintained. In federal environments, zero trust is especially critical because privileged accounts can provide access to sensitive systems, infrastructure and data.
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3 Surprising Facts About Cloudflare's Public Sector Impact

Apr 3, 2026 By Cloudflare In Cloudflare
Federal Sales Director Anish Patel reveals three things government agencies may not know about Cloudflare, from its role in protecting the entire.gov domain via CISA to its massive scale processing 20% of all web traffic. Learn how Cloudflare delivers commercial-grade innovation to the federal sector without the usual friction or technical barriers.
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Top 3 Federal IT Priorities: A Strategy for Modernization

Apr 3, 2026 By Cloudflare In Cloudflare
Federal Sales Director Anish Patel outlines the three anchors of a modern federal IT strategy: digital experiences, AI innovation, and assertive defense. Discover how Cloudflare provides the unique platform needed to accelerate all three priorities simultaneously while protecting critical government networks.
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Unrelenting Threats Against Government and Education: Why Human Risk Is the Front Line

Apr 1, 2026 By KnowBe4 Team In KnowBe4
Public sector organizations are operating in a threat environment that is both relentless and increasingly personal. Federal agencies, state and local governments and educational institutions are prime targets for ransomware, phishing, business email compromise (BEC) and credential theft. Local governments alone account for an estimated 43% of ransomware victims in 2025. But the real shift isn’t just in volume. It’s in tactics. Attackers have stopped trying to break in.
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Chronic Resource Constraints: Doing More With Less in Public Sector Cybersecurity

Apr 1, 2026 By KnowBe4 Team In KnowBe4
If the public sector had unlimited cybersecurity budgets and fully staffed SOCs, today’s threat landscape would look very different. But that’s not reality. Public sector organizations face chronic staffing shortages, constrained budgets and compensation structures that make it difficult to recruit and retain cybersecurity talent. Meanwhile, adversaries are accelerating their attacks. The result? Small teams carrying massive responsibility.
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