Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Public Sector

ignyte Team

ConMon: FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring and How It Works

Mar 18, 2024 By Ignyte Team In Ignyte
ConMon: FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring and How It Works Obtaining a software approval with the federal government and its agencies as a contractor and obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) is not a one-time process. We’re not just referring to the need to recertify annually and pass occasional audits. We’re talking about an additional part of the process, the final part of the NIST Risk Management Framework: Monitoring.
Read Post
ignyte Team

What is OSCAL and Why Does It Matter for NIST and FedRAMP?

Mar 18, 2024 By Ignyte Team In Ignyte
What is OSCAL and Why Does It Matter for NIST and FedRAMP? Complying with federal cybersecurity guidelines is a difficult task. Unfortunately, many contractors and cloud service providers take a rather lax view of compliance, and it’s an all-too-common scenario for a company to build up standards and practices for audit time and let them slip immediately thereafter until the lead-up to the next audit. Part of this is simply the immense complexity of cybersecurity.
Read Post
upguard

What is the PGPA Act 2013? Accountability in the Public Sector

Mar 18, 2024 By Kyle Chin In UpGuard
The Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 is a key piece of legislation that establishes a framework of governance, performance, and accountability for Australian government and Commonwealth organizations. The PGPA Act’s main goal is to ensure that all government bodies practice effective management of public resources and are transparent in their activities.
Read Post
nucleus

How Nucleus Security Streamlines Vulnerability Management for Government Agencies

Mar 18, 2024 By Dani Woolf In Nucleus
Nucleus Security is proud to announce its recent achievement of Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization at impact level Moderate, making it the go-to choice for government agencies seeking top-tier vulnerability management solutions.
Read Post
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.
Read Post
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.
Read Post
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.
Read Post
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.
Read Post
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.
Read Post

Copyright © 2024 OpsMatters™. All rights reserved.