The public sector saw a 78.7% increase in data breach costs in 2021, second only to the media industry (92.1%), according to the 2021 Cost of a Data Breach Report. The average time to identify and contain breaches across the board was reported at 287 days. Read state and local government security news and research on threat prevention, detection and remediation in the public sector.
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December 28, 2023

Roundup: Federal action that shaped cybersecurity in 2023

3 min read - As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on our top five federal cyber stories of the year: a compilation of pivotal moments and key developments that have significantly shaped the landscape of cybersecurity at the federal level.These stories highlight the challenges federal agencies faced in securing digital infrastructure in the past year and explore the evolving nature of cyber threats, as well as the innovative responses required to address them.New White House cybersecurity strategyThe White House’s…

December 8, 2023

ITG05 operations leverage Israel-Hamas conflict lures to deliver Headlace malware

12 min read - As of December 2023, IBM X-Force has uncovered multiple lure documents that predominately feature the ongoing Israel-Hamas war to facilitate the delivery of the ITG05 exclusive Headlace backdoor. The newly discovered campaign is directed against targets based in at least 13 nations worldwide and leverages authentic documents created by academic, finance and diplomatic centers. ITG05’s infrastructure ensures only targets from a single specific country can receive the malware, indicating the highly targeted nature of the campaign. X-Force tracks ITG05 as…

November 7, 2023

NIST’s security transformation: How to keep up

4 min read - One thing that came out of the pandemic years was a stronger push toward an organization-wide digital transformation. Working remotely forced companies to integrate digital technologies, ranging from cloud computing services to AI/ML, across business operations to allow workers to keep up high production and efficiency standards. Now that businesses and consumers have adjusted to the new normal of digital transformation, it is time to develop a security transformation strategy. Coping with the speed of change A constantly evolving tech…

October 17, 2023

Cyber experts applaud the new White House cybersecurity plan

4 min read - First, there was a strategy. Now, there’s a plan. The Biden Administration recently released its plan for implementing the highly anticipated national cybersecurity strategy published in March. The new National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP) lays out specific deadlines and responsibilities for the White House’s vision for cybersecurity. The plan is being managed by the White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD). Cybersecurity experts have applauded the Administration’s plan as well as the new implementation calendar. For example,…

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