THE FUTURE OF Security
The SolarWinds Cyberattack and the Need for Hyper-Vigilance
The focus has been on the attack's impact on federal agencies and the private sector, but state and local governments need to inventory their vulnerabilities and prepare for a long recovery.
January 12, 2021
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States’ Cybersecurity Opportunities in a New Presidential Administration
While the Trump White House has done some good things, the president-elect has shown genuine interest in the issue, and more federal resources are becoming available.
December 15, 2020
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Two Challenges Government Cybersecurity Needs to Address
Getting away from our continuing reliance on legacy technology and moving toward a centralized organizational model would improve security organizations' ability to meet today's threats.
November 17, 2020
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Security Pros’ Vital Role in Thwarting Election Disinformation
There is much that they can do to support what state and local election officials are doing to counter efforts by those who would weaken our democratic institutions through distrust and suspicion.
October 20, 2020
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The 1,000-Day Information Security Strategy We Need
In many ways, our digital infrastructure was unprepared for the pandemic's challenges. Now is the time for a longer-term cybersecurity vision.
September 22, 2020
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5 Questions Public Leaders Should Ask About Cybersecurity
Elected officials, agency heads and other government leaders need to understand their organizations' challenges and issues. It's the key to establishing a shared culture of security in a public organization.
August 25, 2020
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The Misguided Search for Cybersecurity’s Purple Unicorn
In looking for a new chief information security officer, it's tempting to generate a long list of professional qualifications. But these days, technical expertise isn't what the job is really about.
THE FUTURE OF Security
Will COVID-19 Be a Catalyst for Cybersecurity Leadership?
The challenge for government's information security executives is to integrate risk-mitigating technology into core services and processes — and to play the long game.