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How Can State and Local Governments Defend Against the Top 10 Types of Malware?

State Tech Magazine

Recent research has found that attacks against governments worldwide increased by 1,885 percent in 2021, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has highlighted ongoing threats to state facilities such as water and wastewater systems.

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Q&A: Michigan CIO Laura Clark Embarks on a Zero-Trust Journey with MILogin

State Tech Magazine

Gretchen Whitmer appointed Laura Clark as state CIO in October 2021. Clark previously served as state chief security officer, rising through the ranks of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget since joining in 2001.

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3 Ways for State Agencies to Protect Citizens’ Digital Identities

State Tech Magazine

The Improving Digital Identity Act of 2021 gives agencies the incentive and funds needed to protect citizens’ digital data. When a person interacts with a state agency or healthcare provider, one of the first pieces of information the organization asks for is a driver's license or Social Security number.

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AWS selected for U.S. Department of Defense Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced the creation of the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract—a multi-vendor acquisition vehicle designed to make cloud services and capabilities available at all classification levels and across all security domains, from the enterprise to the tactical edge.

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Strong Asset Management Is a Must for Successful Continuous Monitoring

State Tech Magazine

In 2021, 66 percent of organizations were hit by a ransomware attack, up from 37 percent in 2020,” according to Sophos. A comprehensive cybersecurity program can help reduce risk and strengthen a state or local government’s security posture. It is crucial to monitor IT systems and…

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An increase in cyber attack fines highlights firms’ need to tighten security

Open Access Government - Technology News

It showed the number of companies that reported receiving a fine following a cyber attack almost doubled from 11% in 2021, to 20% in 2022. A fine at even a fraction of these costs could spell serious trouble for many companies’ financial futures, which only underlines the importance of a strong cyber security suite. Loss of customers.

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States Embraced Digital Transformation During Pandemic Response

State Tech Magazine

The National Association of State Technology Directors highlights many of these successful efforts in a report recapping 2021 investments made by state IT agencies.

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