November 4, 2024 at 05:34AM Transport for London experienced a significant cyber attack in September, exposing customer data and affecting ticketing systems. Initial claims of minimal damage were contradicted by customer complaints. The piece argues for greater transparency in public sector cybersecurity, suggesting the need for independent investigations to improve accountability and prevent future breaches. … Read more
January 17, 2024 at 10:07AM A recent CloudSEK XVigil report reveals a 95% surge in cyberattacks on government agencies in 2022. The public sector faces greater cybersecurity challenges due to limited resources and widespread personal data. A whole-of-state (WoS) cybersecurity strategy is proposed for collaborative defense, supported by the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. … Read more
November 20, 2023 at 12:47PM Saudi Arabia has signed a deal with Google and Haboob, a cybersecurity service provider, to offer Chronicle CyberShield as a managed service for the nation’s public sector organizations. The deal also includes an AI-powered managed security monitoring service, incident response capabilities, and a government security operations center overseen by Haboob. … Read more