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Find and patch. Right now. If you can’t patch, get it off the network. Right now! Oh, and show us what you did to comply. Continue reading US Government says: Patch VMware right now, or get off our network
Government agencies are a prime target for cyber crime. Agencies hold so much diverse data about citizens — from passport information to social care data. In addition, many of them rely on the data security built for their outdated computer systems. So, cyber criminals often view government agencies as an easy mark. More concerning, public-sector […]
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Ransomware. Five years ago, the cybersecurity community knew that term well, although among others it was far from dinner table conversation. Times have changed. Since early 2020, ransomware has hit a slew of headlines. People inside and outside of the security industry are talking about it, and many have experienced the ransomware pain firsthand. The […]
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With cybersecurity guidelines coming down from the executive branch, industry and policymakers clearly both see the extent of the cyberattack problem. Take a look at the contents of the Biden administration’s May executive order and what it means for people working in the industry, especially in regards to supply chain attacks. The executive order covers […]
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It’s no secret that cyberattacks against critical infrastructure are increasing. The recent attacks against water treatment plants, pipelines, vital hospital systems and food processing facilities have all made recent headlines and demonstrate the vulnerability of all types of critical infrastructure providers. The attacks have caused chaos, value chain disruption and crippling fuel shortages, and we […]
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Prior to the U.S. government’s National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) implementation of the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection framework, government agencies employed ad hoc agency-specific policies, procedures and mar… Continue reading 5 Steps to Effective CUI Classification
Prior to the U.S. government’s National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) implementation of the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection framework, government agencies employed ad hoc agency-specific policies, procedures and mar… Continue reading 5 Steps to Effective CUI Classification
We all know that the government can get a subpoena compelling you to produce records that are in your “possession, custody or control,” provided those records are not privileged, along with a few other constraints. They can also get a search warrant a… Continue reading Can the Government Compel You To Produce Records That Don’t Exist Yet?
In advance of the new Biden administration cybersecurity executive order, it’s time for the federal government to get proactive about cybersecurity. Deploying a validated zero trust architecture for the U.S. government’s most critical high-value asset… Continue reading The U.S. Government Needs to Overhaul Cybersecurity. Here’s How.
Despite the move to the cloud, many government entities grapple with long-standing, cloud-related cybersecurity challenges. Consider a recent survey from data security provider Netwrix, based on responses from 937 IT professionals. This survey showed … Continue reading Cloud Security Remains Elusive in Public Sector