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    The SecurityInfoWatch.com Government category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who work in or provide services to the Government market. It covers issues pertaining to security management as well as security technology deployments by government (federal, state and local) agencies and facilities.
    U.S. Navy chooses Trellix to protect Navy Enterprise Grid from stealth cyber threats
    Cybersecurity

    U.S. Navy chooses Trellix to protect Navy Enterprise Grid from stealth cyber threats

    Trellix
    Dec. 9, 2024
    This announcement comes on the heels of Trellix's Impact Level 5 (IL5) High Provisional Authorization (PA) from the DoD for its Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).

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    Ransomware-as-a-service — known as RaaS — operators such as LockBit rely on networks of other malicious hackers known as affiliates to carry out attacks. RaaS operators provide the malware and infrastructure to affiliates, and the two sides share the ransom paid.
    Cybersecurity

    How today's ransomware groups operate

    Jeremy Kirk
    Nov. 20, 2024
    Vulnerability-related threat intelligence can help organizations understand which software flaws threat actors are interested in exploiting.
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    Government agency spoofing: DocuSign attacks exploit government-vendor trust

    Nov. 19, 2024
    The sophistication of these attacks, combined with their focus on state-level interactions, makes them particularly dangerous.
    Armis partners with ECS to deliver CDM data services for the DHS
    Government

    Armis partners with ECS to deliver CDM data services for the DHS

    Nov. 15, 2024
    The partnership program aims to improve cyber situational awareness across federal civilian agencies.
    Integral Federal acquires Pragmatics, LLC
    Government

    Integral Federal acquires Pragmatics, LLC

    Nov. 13, 2024
    This strategic move strengthens Integral’s ability to further support mission-critical operations for their customers.
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    In these unprecedented times, is your business prepared to deal with the changing landscape of potential crises where business owners may need to contend with increasingly volatile situations due to social unrest?
    Security Executives

    How the private sector is preparing to respond to civil unrest in U.S.

    Drew Neckar CPP, CHPA
    Oct. 31, 2024
    Security directors question whether risk protocols established a decade ago are adequate for today's threat environment.
    The Electronic Security Association files petition for review with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
    Government

    The Electronic Security Association files petition for review with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

    Oct. 30, 2024
    This effort is a continuation following the submission of comments to the FTC made by ESA and industry allies.
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    It is critical to stay on top of AI-generated threats this election cycle. But talking about AI’s role in deceitful campaigns on Election Day should be viewed as a reminder for everyday scenarios.
    Government

    Citizens must remain AI-aware as Election Day nears

    Jessica Hetrick
    Oct. 30, 2024
    Understanding AI’s role in misinformation and influence campaigns is key to protecting democratic integrity.
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    Government

    Cyware and ECS ally to strengthen government cybersecurity, enhanced intel exchange

    Oct. 28, 2024
    The design partnership aims to empower federal entities with tailored threat intelligence solutions that enable collective defense and critical infrastructure security.
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    TSA final rule enables continued acceptance of mobile driver's licenses at airport security checkpoints, federal buildings

    Oct. 25, 2024
    The rule allows for continued use of mobile driver's licenses for identity verification in support of REAL ID enforcement, which starts on May 7, 2025.
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    Government

    Why safeguarding 2024 election integrity will require a whole-of-society approach

    Terrence Williams
    Oct. 25, 2024
    When it comes to safeguarding election integrity, it’s important to apply lessons learned from the past to shape how we approach the future.
    Credit: Douglas Rissing
    This month, the long-awaited final rule governing the implementation of the CMMC was made official, kicking off the clock for contractor compliance. Otherwise, contractors cannot respond to solicitations or bids on contracts without meeting the required assessment criteria and recording them in the online DoD Supplier Performance Risk System. This process is expected to begin mid-year 2025.
    Information Security

    Justice Department issues comprehensive proposed rule addressing national security risks posed to U.S. sensitive data

    Oct. 24, 2024
    Proposed rule would establish new program to implement executive order to prevent access to Americans’ sensitive personal data by Russia, Iran, China and other countries of concern...