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Tag Archives: securing federal IT systems
Cyber Risks and Critical Infrastructure (podcast)
Critical infrastructures—the facilities and systems that support banking, commerce, energy, and agriculture—are vital to our national economy, security, and public health. They’re also vulnerable to cyberattacks, a growing concern in an increasingly connected world. Listen to Greg Wilshusen, a director … Continue reading
Protecting against Insider Threats at DOD
Thirteen people were killed and dozens more injured when a gunman opened fire at Fort Hood, Texas, 6 years ago today. In what’s known as an insider threat, the gunman, a Department of Defense employee, had authorized access to the … Continue reading
Government IT Systems Still at Risk
Lately, it’s a recurring news story—another hack, leak, or breach, and sensitive information is compromised. We’ve long identified information system security as a high-risk area throughout the government. So for October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re highlighting federal cybersecurity challenges.
Posted in Information Management, Information Security, Information Technology
Tagged #CyberAware, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, cyber security, cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Awareness month, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, federal data breaches, federal IT systems at risk, healthcare.gov, IT, PII data security, securing federal IT systems
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