States are at a crossroads when it comes to cybersecurity
A few weeks ago, I participated in a cybersecurity panel at the National Association of State Technology Directors Annual Conference. The theme of the event, “The Crossroads of Technology,” was very fitting from my perspective because it was clear that state and local government organizations are, in fact, at a major crossroads when it comes to cybersecurity. These enterprises are clearly feeling the wear-and-tear of phishing, malware, and ransomware attacks that must feel like a daily occurrence. In fact, during the conference, news broke about the state of Texas being hit with a coordinated ransomware attack that disrupted systems of 22 local governments. Our panel – filled with cybersecurity leadership from South Carolina and Florida — Here is what I learned: Give Up or Fight Harder? When standing at a cybersecurity crossroads, which path do you take? Often, the unrelenting nature of cyberattacks makes people feel like throwing in the […]
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