Lohrmann on Cybersecurity
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As we end the first quarter of the 21st century, cybersecurity threats seem more daunting than ever. So what cyber trends, forecasts, themes, insights and predictions are on offer for the new year? Here’s your annual security industry prediction roundup for 2025. -
2024 was a year with growing ransomware attacks, accelerating use of artificial intelligence (for good and evil), more deepfakes in online fraud and election threats being overstated, but Donald Trump becoming president-elect (again) is the top 2024 cyber story.
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As we wrap up 2024, two new reports suggest that Europe and leading African nations share many of the same cyber threats and potential cybersecurity solutions as their U.S. counterparts. -
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is launching CISA Learning, a new learning management platform to help with cybersecurity training and much more.
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Has your smartphone become a listening device? Are your apps gleaning information from your conversations? How can you check and what can you do to regain more privacy? Let’s explore.
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What changes will President-elect Donald J. Trump implement in his second term regarding homeland security, technology, cybersecurity and more? Let’s explore.
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Several recent studies highlight what is happening in the public and private sectors regarding artificial intelligence initiatives, along with detailing barriers and cybersecurity challenges to address.
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ISC2 just released their 2024 cyber workforce report, and the key findings are eye-opening for public-sector employees. Here’s what you need to know.
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A new report from Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security provides recommendations for the incoming presidential administration. Here are some report highlights.
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Sara Snell started her career as an elementary school teacher. Here is her journey to becoming a state government cyber professional.
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Bad actors often take advantage of natural disasters, and especially hurricanes, in times of crisis. Hurricanes Helene and Milton pose significant new online threats, including misinformation and fraud.
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The National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) held its annual conference in New Orleans, La., this past week. Here are some of the highlights, along with some thoughts about what the future holds for state CIOs.
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As we head toward 2025, are the duties and goals of a chief information security officer achievable? Are CISOs set up for failure? Should position descriptions be changed? Let’s explore.
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There have been some new updates around airport security and identification. Here’s what you need to know.
