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Embracing Backup as a Service Can Help State and Local Agencies Thwart Threats

State Tech Magazine

Top of mind for state and local government agencies is whether their cyber infrastructure is stable enough to safeguard their most treasured asset — their data — as the looming threat of cyberattacks persists. In 2022, ransomware attacks affected 106 state or local governments, a significant increase from the 77 attacks in 2021.

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Using Automation to Meet CISA’s Vulnerability Management Directive

FedTech Magazine

Cyberattacks against government agencies have risen significantly since the introduction of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Binding Operational Directive 22-01. Such attacks increased 95 percent in the second half of 2022 compared with the same time period in 2021, according to CloudSEK.

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NASCIO 2024: North Carolina CIO Jim Weaver Eyes Broadband and Cybersecurity Challenges

State Tech Magazine

Department of Information Technology in March 2021 as secretary and CIO. NCDIT oversees IT services for the state of North Carolina and is the primary IT service provider for state government agencies. The agency also provides services for local governments and educational institutions. Jim Weaver joined the N.C.

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Federal Cloud Transformation: Navigating Challenges With a Zero-Trust Approach

GovLoop

Digital transformation is a driving force for government agencies, with cloud technology playing a pivotal role. Recognizing its significance, the highest levels of government are actively embracing Zero Trust. However, the focus isn’t solely on adopting modern IT; it’s equally about safeguarding it.

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Mapping the Cyber Threat Landscape

GovLoop

In the United States, the number of unfilled jobs stands at about 410,000, a 9% increase over 2021. As Fortune points out, these shortages are good news for cyber wages — and bad news for government agencies competing for talent. Another persistent problem: Agencies aren’t applying patches to known vulnerabilities.

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Empowering 1,000-plus partners: How the AWS Think Big for Small Business Program fuels public sector innovation

AWS Public Sector Blog

As government agencies seek to modernize their operations and deliver enhanced services to citizens, the role of small businesses becomes increasingly pivotal. In the intricate landscape of public sector procurement, the demand for innovation, efficiency, and reliability is paramount.

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Governments Find Strength in Numbers

GovLoop

CISA Coordinates a National Effort The federal government has collaborated with state governments on cybersecurity over the years. But the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2021 institutionalized those efforts by creating a network of state coordinators under CISA’s purview.