Bipartisan Senate bill would help states beef up election cybersecurity
The new proposal would help streamline cybersecurity info-sharing between federal and state officials, authorize grants to replace outdated equipment and develop election cybersecurity guidelines.
Top cyber risks for 2018
As 2018 begins, a top risk consulting firm reflects on how the cyber landscape has transformed over the last year.
States could wait 9 months for DHS election system assessments
States are being given priority for the risk and vulnerability assessments that provide an in-depth, on-site review of internal and external networks.
Blockchain in government: Are we ready for prime time?
It's possible that enthusiasm for the technology may be outpacing its practicality.
Login.gov seeks identity proofing solutions
Improving the variety of proofing methods and data sources will help the single sign-on program move toward universal coverage.
An ounce of ransomware prevention…
With basic hygiene and secure backups, agencies can protect and restore their systems after a ransomware attack.
Year in review: GCN's top tools and tactics for government IT managers
In 2017, we saw plenty of change, with consumer technologies flowing into government offices on one end and fascinating advances on the leading edge of computing.
Baking security into customized chips
In tackling security at the CPU level, the Inherently Secure Processor offers a way to decentralize risk and build in protection from the start.
U.S. to sell $10M in seized bitcoin
As the price of bitcoin is skyrocketing, the government looks to cash in.
Using smartphone photos for hardware authentication
Like matching bullets to a gun, researchers have been able to match photos to a smartphone camera using telltale "fingerprints" left on every image.
Using game theory to protect networks, infrastructure
Researchers are using game theory and behavioral economics to better understand how people make decisions about protecting sensitive assets.
When outsiders become insiders
Once an agency network is breached, a determined hacker becomes an insider, so the security mechanisms in place to mitigate the damage are critical.
Agencies cautious on blockchain applications
Agency execs caution that putting policy before technology could "hijack" future efforts to deploy the technology.
Biometrics could 'harden' immigration security, speed processing
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services wants to beef up biometric authentication so it can better identify and track immigrants coming into the country.
The credit card industry got it right, agencies should do the same
Behavior analytics working in concert with data loss prevention, tagging, multi-factor authentication and a light human touch would allow agencies to verify when an intruder is pretending to be an employee.
FBI mum on Georgia's wiped election server
FBI Director Christopher Wray declined to answer questions about whether the bureau retained data on a Georgia election server before it was wiped clean by state election officials.
Why defense in depth must include secure messaging
With the rise of SMS text messaging, agencies must defend against attacks that try to trick mobile users into clicking a compromised link, sharing personal information or downloading a malware-filled attachment.
To fend off hackers, local governments get help from states
Some states are training municipal governments in cyber hygiene, sending in experts to uncover security vulnerabilities or lending a hand after a cyberattack.
OPM eyes blockchain for employee records
A blockchain-based employee record could help ensure personnel data can be securely shared across government.
Understand your data before collecting more
A top-down data review helped Virginia develop a shared service model for cybersecurity.
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