Government: Federal, State and Local

In episode 25 of the Cybersecurity & Geopolitical Discussion, our trio of hosts pull apart the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East.

As the world navigates the complexities of modern elections, integrating technologies grows as a key strategy in maintaining integrity and trust in — as well as safety of — political systems worldwide.

Iranian cyber actors are targeting critical infrastructure entities via brute force.

New research shows the current threats associated with the 2024 Presidential Election.  

A potential scandal to upend voter confidence could take any number of forms, but in the cybersecurity industry, the thinking inevitably turns to the technological aspect of a possible cyberattack. 

Microsoft and the United States Department of Justice has announced the disruption of COLDRIVER’s technical infrastructure. 

CISA has issued a warning regarding a known, exploited vulnerability.

Hacktivism and related attacks present a tangible threat to the integrity of democratic elections. 

There are vulnerabilities in 19 commercial platforms used by United States government agencies and courts.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, the 2024 election faces a number of new threats.

The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) has announced the appointment of a new Executive Director, Supervisory Special Agent Jerry J. Tavares.

Claims of hacked voter data are intended to cause distrust in the election process, the FBI and CISA warn. 

The events of this summer serve as a hotbed for misinformation, disinformation or malinformation (MDM) to run rampant.

Former Secret Service agents share thoughts on the shooting at the Trump political rally in Pennsylvania.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed legislation to protect and support the growth of the state’s workforce.

The White House Office of the National Cyber Director has released a guide to improve the security of the Border Gateway Protocol, and security leaders are sharing their thoughts.

CISA announced its Voluntary Cyber Incident Reporting portal is now live, and security leaders are sharing their insights. 

CISA and partners host security exercise to improve election security, called Tabletop the Vote. 

As the election season draws closer, the increase in political donations may attract cyber criminals. 

The Trump campaign was hacked, and security leaders are sharing their insights. 

A Nashville man has been charged with aiding North Korean “laptop farms.”

The FCC proposed a first-of-their-kind ruling on AI-generated robocalls and robotexts. 

A new report reveals an increase in ransomware incidents and shows security leaders deal with incidents an average of eight times each year. 

Security leaders share their insights on the North Korean hacker that nearly infiltrated KnowBe4. 

A ransomware attack caused Superior Court of Los Angeles County to close all 36 courthouse locations.

There is growing concern that AI may undermine democratic elections.  

With a year in the rearview mirror, security professionals are reflecting on the SEC cyber disclosure ruling.

From a security professional’s perspective, SB 553 will ultimately help security practitioners lobby for larger budgets.

The SEC has established the Interagency Securities Council (ISC) to support collaboration between federal, state and local agencies. 

Kimberly Cheatle resigns following the recent assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump.