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State combines On-Prem and Multi-Cloud Data for Comprehensive Security

November 11, 2024

Learn how the State of Georgia pulled data across the entire state infrastructure and onto the cloud, enhancing security with a cloud-first approach. With agencies being heavily targeted, the prospect of a headline-making breach was unacceptable and meant stronger defense should be in place. Download this case...

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ISMG Editors: US Election Impact on Cybersecurity, HIPAA

Anna Delaney • November 8, 2024

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed how the recent election results may reshape U.S. cybersecurity policy and healthcare privacy under HIPAA and the groundbreaking role of artificial intelligence in Google’s recent discovery of a critical zero-day vulnerability.

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Microsoft Reports 600 Million Cyberattacks per Day

Yamini Kalra • November 7, 2024

Microsoft's latest Digital Defense Report exposed an increasingly complex cyber battlefield in which nation-state actors team up with cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, while organizations continue to struggle to defend against these evolving threats.

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Combating Cybercrime: What to Expect From Trump Presidency?

Mathew J. Schwartz • November 7, 2024

One post-election question pertaining to Donald Trump's upcoming presidency is how his administration will choose to combat cybercrime, and to what extent the White House will continue to take a leadership role in combating ransomware and cybercrime - especially based in Russia.

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Capture-the-Flag Contest Ecosystems Pitched to Policymakers

Mathew J. Schwartz • November 1, 2024

Western governments should take a page from China's cybersecurity playbook and sponsor sector-specific capture-the-flag competitions, not just for talent development and recruitment but also to help forge strong "social bonds," says a new report from Washington think tank Atlantic Council.

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Maximizing data utility in mission delivery, citizen services, and education

October 31, 2024

Spurred by the expanding potential of data analytics and AI/ML, public sector agencies across federal and state and local governments recently released data strategies to help their leaders and personnel better manage, use, and secure data for operational advantage and efficiencies. While these strategies serve as...

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ISMG Editors: 2024 Election Security, Tackling Global Threats

Anna Delaney • October 25, 2024

In the latest weekly update, election security expert Annie Fixler joined ISMG editors to discuss the urgent challenges of safeguarding U.S. election infrastructure, countering cyberthreats and preventing foreign interference as Election Day approaches.

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Defending Against Dynamic Threats With AI

Stephen Wallace Chief Technology Officer, Defense Information Systems Agency • October 24, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies continue to advance, they present new and complex threats to the Federal government’s cybersecurity infrastructure and our nation’s security. This session explores the rapidly evolving threat landscape, and the measures government agencies can take to...

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Managing Cloud Supply Chain Risks

Gayle Berkeley , Steven McAndrews Deputy Associate Administrator, Information Management & Chief Information Officer, National Nuclear Security Administration • October 24, 2024

The flow of data from on-premises environments to the cloud continues unabated. Yet the benefits of cloud economics can come with security risks, such as reduced visibility and control, even as compliance efforts evolve to meet this challenge. With modern work now even more reliant on collaboration, it’s vital that...

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Building a Resilient Unstructured Data Strategy

Chris Bourke • October 24, 2024

The rapidly expanding volume, variety, and complexity of unstructured data creates significant vulnerabilities, making it a prime target for cyberattacks. This session will discuss strategies to proactively reduce the risk of exposure and explore how a modern data resilience strategy enables organizations to maintain...

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Highlighting Best Practices for Cyberattack Recovery

Dr. Brian Gardner Interim Chief Information Officer, City of Dallas , Chad Marlow Director of Operational Tech, Bethel School District • October 24, 2024

Identifying and remediating compromised data speeds up cyberattack recovery and minimizes data loss. In this session, IT leaders from local governments and school systems will share real-world lessons learned recovering from cyberattacks.

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Strengthening State and Local Cybersecurity Through Collaborative Strategies

Joe Dabrowski Vice President, SLED, Rubrik , Ryan Murray, Deputy State CISO, Deputy Director, Arizona Department of Homeland Security, State of Arizona • October 24, 2024

Whole-of-state cybersecurity is a collaborative effort between state governments and local entities that creates a unified front against cyber threats, while incorporating the diverse needs of different organizations. In this session, state IT leaders will discuss how they have fostered collaboration to build robust...

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Optimizing Critical Infrastructure Continuity

Jason Frame , Rishma Khimji , Josh Klemm , Jason Pope • October 24, 2024

State-sponsored cyber actors are probing and infiltrating the networks of critical infrastructure providers, seeking to pre-position themselves for disruptive or destructive attacks during geopolitical crises. This session will cover how essential service providers can recover quickly, ensure continuity, and provide...

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Advancing Cyber Resiliency With Proactive Data Risk Reduction

Jennifer Franks Director, IT & Cybersecurity, Government Accountability Office , Suzette Kent Chief Executive Officer, Kent Advisory Services and Former Federal Chief Information Officer for the United States, Office of Management and Budget • October 24, 2024

Sensitive data protection is critical to ensure operational continuity and minimize the impact of cyberattacks. By proactively reducing data exposure and the risk of data theft, organizations can minimize the impact of cyberattacks even before they happen. This session will examine how identifying, classifying, and...

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Ensuring Mission Resilience With Data Backup and Recovery

Josh Jackson Executive Vice President, Army Business Group, SAIC , Mike Mestrovich Chief Information Security Officer, Rubrik • October 24, 2024

This session will focus on essential considerations for successfully implementing the new framework, addressing advanced methods for safeguarding backups, increasing accountability at the leadership level, and evolving defenses to counter today's sophisticated cyber threats.