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FBI issues ransomware tips for local governments

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued recommendations local governments can use to help protect against ransomware attacks.

The FBI notes that ransomware attacks on local governments have disrupted services and pose risks to public safety, as well as financial losses. Incidents reported to the FBI during 2021 indicated that local governments had the second highest number…

Homeland Security bulletin
A National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin issued earlier this month regarding Iran has been extended until March 18, 2020. The bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security notes: "At this time, we have no information indicating a specific, credible threat to the Homeland; however, we remain concerned about Iran's potential to carry out cyber attacks."

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2016 IT Security Reporting
2016 IT Security Reporting - INSTRUCTIONS - Deadline is Friday, September 30, 2016! Required Information

For 2016, agencies are required to provide the following:

Attestation that your agency has an IT Security Program in place and that you are in compliance with all components of state IT Security Standards 141.10, or that you are in compliance except for…
Sway for Bremerton

I'm trying out a new presentation application for my presentation in Bremerton - Sway, a web-native show that pulls together images, stories and embedded code in one spot.

Here's the Sway version of my presentation: https://sway.com/JBEaeBrIQW4qBvFE

CISO Compass: What is your security velocity?

We have all experienced the unprecedented pace of technological change spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Everything from videoconferencing, to remote access, to Washingtonian's expectations for online services has changed dramatically. The velocity at which this transformation is occurring, if anything, will likely increase.

Which brings me to my question for today: Are the…