The 6 Elements of a Government Insider Threat Program

Insider threats are a persistent problem for government agencies and it’s no longer an IT problem. According to DailyCaller.com, 21% of breaches can be traced back to security indiscretions by federal workers (although other source point to the number being as high as 50%).

So it’s no surprise that preventing and mitigating these threats was a hot topic at this year’s Symantec Government Symposium in Washington, D.C.

Solving the Identity Problem - Gov Experts Share Pearls of Wisdom

Why is identity such a complex problem to solve? That was the first question posed by moderator Nico Popp, Vice President of Information and Identity Protection with Symantec during a panel session on identity overload at the 2015 Symantec Government Symposium in Washington, D.C.

To better understand the identity problem, Popp suggests we think of identity as a triangle.

First, there is security.

Ready for the Cloud? Get an Introduction to FedRAMP

Cloud security has long been a concern for government agencies, but FedRAMP, now a 3+ year old program, has changed the way cloud providers think about cloud security standards and is forging an accelerated path for the adoption of secure cloud solutions through reuse of assessments and authorizations. FedRAMP’s goal is simple – to provide a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products.

Fed IT Security Hardens, but User Authentication Remains Weak

On February 27, FISMA presented its annual report to Congress. The report (compiled by the OMB) provides metrics on federal cybersecurity incidents, efforts to mitigate them, and progress in implementing cybersecurity policies and programs.

The good news is that there is progress to report, with nearly 70,000 information security issues reported in FY’ 2014, up 15% over the previous year – there is still work to be done.

7 Free eBooks that Demystify Public Sector IT Trends

Who doesn’t love a freebie! But what about a freebie that can actually help you make better decisions about your technology purchases – whether you’re a CIO, program manager, IT manager or end user.

DLT has assembled a large selection of eBooks that set about to demystify technology concepts – from cloud computing to continuous monitoring, and more. We help you go beyond lofty concepts and get down to the nitty gritty of how your agency can find and make the best of its investments.