Transit Agencies Vulnerable to Cyber Threats, Researchers Warn
They say the sector is in need of a "twenty-first century security upgrade" and that physical infrastructure is sometimes supported by obsolete software.
How Local Governments Are Handling a Threat They Can’t See
The proliferation of cyberattacks has prompted Pennsylvania municipalities to take extra steps to secure their systems. Here's what they're doing.
Counties to Get Free Services to Better Defend Against Cyberattacks
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million endpoint detection and response services program at no cost to 57 counties.
More Transparency Needed Around State Efforts to Address Cyber Threats to Voting Systems
As misinformation about the 2020 elections continues to swirl, state election officials told congressional leaders that the federal government should do more to raise up "successes" around efforts to mitigate voting system vulnerabilities.
Ratings Tool Helps Counties Assess Security Risks
Available through the National Association of Counties, SecurityScorecard collects and analyzes global threat indicators so governments can gauge their threats and the vulnerability of their supply chain.
A State Turns to Its National Guard to Provide Cybersecurity Training to Local Governments
"We don’t know how many times we’ve been intruded in the cyber space," says one of the lawmakers who backed the move.
Biden Strengthens Cyber Coordination Between Feds and State, Local Government
The State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act improves collaboration between DHS and state and local governments by boosting the sharing of information and federal resources.
How volunteers help states shore up cybersecurity
Programs in Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio bring in volunteer experts to conduct assessments and incident response for government systems.
Biden strengthens cyber coordination between DHS and state, local government
The State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act improves collaboration between DHS and state and local governments by boosting the sharing of information and federal resources.
How to reframe the cybersecurity conversation for elected officials
Cybersecurity teams can use an emergency management framework to prepare elected officials to respond to and communicate about a cyber incident.
Cybersecurity is No. 1 Priority for City, County IT Leaders
Thanks to the attack on Colonial Pipeline and the growing risk of international threats related to the war in Ukraine, 97% of IT leaders cited cybersecurity as their biggest concern in an annual survey.
NYC Fire Department Calls for Help to Prevent Doxing
The department is looking for cybersecurity services to help it protect its employees from having personally identifiable information exposed.
Cyber Risks Found in Flood Management System in Southeastern States
A federal utility operating in seven states failed to implement proper cybersecurity standards for a control assisting with dam and river management, according to an oversight report.
Brush up on phishing detection to prevent ransomware
With ransomware commonly entering state and local IT networks through phishing emails, employees must learn to spot social engineering scams, a new report says.
Cyber competition builds skills, teamwork
Participating in the International Cyber League helps the IT team at the Illinois State Treasurer’s office test their skills against real-world network threats.
EPA Seeks Funding to Improve Water System Cybersecurity
The agency aims to invest $4 billion in upgrades to the nation’s water and wastewater infrastructure with a strong focus on quashing cyberattacks.
Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals Put Patients at Risk
In 2020 and 2021, U.S. health care facilities faced at least 168 such attacks.
The Front Lines of Government Cybersecurity Defense
COMMENTARY | States and localities should ensure their employees are following four foundational pillars of cybersecurity to help prevent attacks.
Survey: 93% of Americans Fear Cyberwarfare Against US
A consumer survey suggests citizens are taking some steps to prepare for possible cyberattacks.
EV Infrastructure Vulnerabilities Put Cars, the Grid at Risk
Hackers that target electric vehicle infrastructure can lock drivers out of their vehicles, steal payment information and even compromise electrical grids.
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