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Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

Traditional security measures, reliant on perimeter defense, are no longer sufficient. Agencies must stop solely focusing on perimeter defenses and flip the paradigm with an inside-out strategy. This strategy mirrors how threats operate, enabling faster detection and neutralization before escalation, and ultimately building the resilience needed for modern defenses. This approach is at the heart of Zero Trust.

Nov 15, 2024

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As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

byMichael Keating

Oct 25, 2024

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Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats

Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats

Oct 3, 2024

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Governments should look under the hood to make sure their IT systems are safe from cyber criminals

Governments should look under the hood to make sure their IT systems are safe from cyber criminals Governments should look under the hood to make sure their IT systems are safe from cyber criminals

byMichael Keating

Sep 12, 2024

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Securing cloud applications in government’s multi-cloud world

Securing cloud applications in government's multi-cloud world Securing cloud applications in government's multi-cloud world

byBrian McHenry

Sep 10, 2024

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Security gaps leave local governments vulnerable to a variety of cyber threats

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Security gaps leave local governments vulnerable to a variety of cyber threats Security gaps leave local governments vulnerable to a variety of cyber threats

byMichael Keating

Aug 21, 2024

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Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data

Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data

Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data

Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

byMichael Keating

Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control

Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control

Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control

byMichael Keating

Beyond the barriers: Maximizing ROI in cybersecurity in local government organizations

Beyond the barriers: Maximizing ROI in cybersecurity in local government organizations

Beyond the barriers: Maximizing ROI in cybersecurity in local government organizations

Cities and counties expand skills of their technology teams to meet today’s cyber-threats

Cities and counties expand skills of their technology teams to meet today’s cyber-threats

Cities and counties expand skills of their technology teams to meet today’s cyber-threats

byMichael Keating

Three tips for improving cybersecurity posture

Three tips for improving cybersecurity posture

Three tips for improving cybersecurity posture

Unique aspects of data incident response in local government

Unique aspects of data incident response in local government

Unique aspects of data incident response in local government

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byStephen Piepgrass, Sadia Mirzaand 2 more

Digital transformation can help agencies improve their cybersecurity compliance and document management

Digital transformation can help agencies improve their cybersecurity compliance and document management

Digital transformation can help agencies improve their cybersecurity compliance and document management

byMichael Keating

How state and local CIOs can push their cyber resilience plans forward in 2024

How state and local CIOs can push their cyber resilience plans forward in 2024

How state and local CIOs can push their cyber resilience plans forward in 2024

Report: Local cybersecurity programs are facing headwinds as threats, technologies evolve

Report: Local cybersecurity programs are facing headwinds as threats, technologies evolve

Report: Local cybersecurity programs are facing headwinds as threats, technologies evolve

byAndy Castillo

Governments installing digital safeguards that shield infrastructure from cyber criminals

Governments installing digital safeguards that shield infrastructure from cyber criminals

Governments installing digital safeguards that shield infrastructure from cyber criminals

byMichael Keating

Data: Your most overlooked asset

Data: Your most overlooked asset

Data: Your most overlooked asset

byChris Vanderheyden

Before the storm: Using data to predict and manage climate risk

Before the storm: Using data to predict and manage climate risk

Before the storm: Using data to predict and manage climate risk

byJerry Johnston, Matt Gentile

Carlsblad, Calif., Charleston, S.C. included in latest round of Bloomberg Philanthropies certification for data excellence

Carlsblad, Calif., Charleston, S.C. included in latest round of Bloomberg Philanthropies certification for data excellence

Carlsblad, Calif., Charleston, S.C. included in latest round of Bloomberg Philanthropies certification for data excellence

byAndy Castillo

CJIS raises a high bar for cybersecurity in law enforcement

CJIS raises a high bar for cybersecurity in law enforcement

CJIS raises a high bar for cybersecurity in law enforcement

Plug into data science with procurement tech

Plug into data science with procurement tech

Plug into data science with procurement tech

One month after ransomware attack, Dallas reports 90% of its network has been restored

One month after ransomware attack, Dallas reports 90% of its network has been restored

One month after ransomware attack, Dallas reports 90% of its network has been restored

byAndy Castillo

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program: Where local governments must allocate funds to support the future of cybersecurity

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program: Where local governments must allocate funds to support the future of cybersecurity

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program: Where local governments must allocate funds to support the future of cybersecurity

byJoel Krooswyk

Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols

Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols

Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols

byAndy Castillo

To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector

To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector

To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector

byJames Clevenger

Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments

Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments

Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments

How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems

How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems

How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems

Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government

Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government

Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government

A billion dollars for local government cybersecurity—Will they ever see it?

A billion dollars for local government cybersecurity—Will they ever see it?

A billion dollars for local government cybersecurity—Will they ever see it?

byDr. Alan R. Shark

Future-ready cities leverage data well, partner more often and invest in technology

Future-ready cities leverage data well, partner more often and invest in technology

Future-ready cities leverage data well, partner more often and invest in technology

byAndy Castillo

Leveraging modern solutions to secure major sporting events

Leveraging modern solutions to secure major sporting events

Leveraging modern solutions to secure major sporting events

byMark McCormack

Halloween and Cybersecurity Awareness Month—More trick than treat?

Halloween and Cybersecurity Awareness Month—More trick than treat?

Halloween and Cybersecurity Awareness Month—More trick than treat?

byDr. Alan R. Shark

Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge

Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge

Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge

byAndy Castillo

In Nevada county, data underpins efforts to address climate change

In Nevada county, data underpins efforts to address climate change

In Nevada county, data underpins efforts to address climate change

byAndy Castillo

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