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alienvault

Incident readiness is crucial for state and local governments

Mar 11, 2024 By Christina Richmond In AT&T Cybersecurity
Local governments in the United States faced a surge in cyber threats during the latter half of 2023, with over 160 cybersecurity incidents impacting the State, Local, and Education (SLED) sectors. Alarming statistics reveal that many of these incidents were ransomware attacks (45%) and data breaches (37%). As custodians of vast amounts of personal and private information, local governments are entrusted with safeguarding sensitive data against evolving cyber threats.
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securitysenses

Risk Management in Aviation Logistics: Mitigating Challenges for Seamless Operations

Feb 22, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
As a trusted partner to the United States Government, aviation logistics consists of and involves the complex coordination of various activities to ensure the timely and efficient movement of goods and movement of people by way of air. With increased demand for faster, more expeditious forms of transportation, air transportation has grown exponentially and therefore the logistics sector faces multiple challenges that can disrupt operations and even sometimes result in jeopardizing safety.
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manageengine

Five worthy reads: Navigating the landscape of US IT security laws in the government sector

Feb 16, 2024 By General In ManageEngine
In an era defined by unprecedented digitalization, the security of information and data holds paramount importance, especially within the government sector. As technology evolves, so do the laws and regulations governing IT security. Navigating this intricate terrain involves a comprehensive understanding of the diverse array of laws and regulations governing IT security.
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ignyte Team

Navigating Authority to Operate: FISMA or FedRAMP?

Feb 8, 2024 By Max Aulakh In Ignyte
Navigating Authority to Operate: FISMA or FedRAMP? Decades ago, the government stood on its own. While it would often contract out with individuals and companies for services, there was always a barrier between third-party operations and government operations to prevent intrusion, infiltration, or compromise. Over the years, though, society has grown more and more complex.
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ciso global

Strengthening Cybersecurity in Local Government

Feb 1, 2024 By Randy Griffith In CISO Global
In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations are constantly striving to enhance their defenses against organized malicious actors. As cyber attacks become more advanced, regulatory bodies have created and enforced compliance requirements to ensure that organizations protect sensitive data and systems. One groundbreaking solution that can help your organization meet these challenges is Extended Detection and Response, known as XDR.
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devo

FedRAMP Authorization: A Value to Both Public and Private Organizations

Jan 9, 2024 By Devo In Devo

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization has, for years, been seen as an arduous undertaking only for companies that want to do business with government agencies and their contractors. However, with growing cybersecurity risks, coupled with tightening data privacy regulations across industries, FedRAMP’s fundamental security requirements are becoming best practices for all organizations handling sensitive data.

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netskope

Netskope GovCloud Receives FedRAMP High Impact Authorization

Jan 9, 2024 By Chris Apostolou In Netskope

At Netskope, we have a long history of supporting customers in the US Federal Government. For example, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently chose Netskope to help with its cloud-first security initiatives, building out their entire SASE architecture. Today, we’re thrilled to announce two major developments to make it easier to acquire and implement Netskope in US federal agencies and the contractors that support them.

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splunk

Executive Order (EO) 14110: Safe, Secure & Trustworthy AI

Dec 20, 2023 By Abby Curtis In Splunk
More news about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? We know. It’s hard to avoid the chatter — and that’s for good reason. The rise of AI has many people excited for things to come. But many others are, quite understandably, concerned about the ethical implications of this powerful technology. Fortunately, the Biden Administration is working to address the concerns of the American people by governing the development and use of AI.
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upguard

Guarding Governance: Cybersecurity in the Public Sector

Dec 15, 2023 By Leah Sadoian In UpGuard
Public sector organizations are responsible for maintaining trust and storing sensitive data. Unfortunately, they have become a popular target for cyber threats, ranging from data breaches to advanced nation-state attacks. To address this evolving cyber risk landscape, it is essential to take a proactive approach to cybersecurity. This will help safeguard critical infrastructure and protect the privacy of citizen data.
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