Government

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.
Iveda applauds the Department of Homeland Security’s new AI guidelines
Artificial Intelligence

Iveda applauds the Department of Homeland Security’s new AI guidelines

Nov. 27, 2024
Iveda reaffirms its commitment to ethical AI deployment under DHS SAFETY Act DT&E designation.
A September 2024 photo shows a powerful crane on the Intel Ohio One construction site in Licking County, Ohio. Students at nearby Johnstown Monroe Intermediate School named the powerful crane 'Ms. Armstrong,” paying homage to Ohio’s history in innovation, aviation and space. Standing more than twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty, the crane can lift 5.5 million pounds.
Industry News

Intel and Biden-Harris Administration finalize $7.86 billion funding award under U.S. CHIPS Act

Nov. 27, 2024
The CHIPS Act award will directly support Intel’s investments at sites where the company develops and produces many of the world’s most advanced chips and semiconductor packaging...
DHS unveils new framework for the safe and secure deployment of AI in critical infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure

DHS unveils new framework for the safe and secure deployment of AI in critical infrastructure

Nov. 22, 2024
Public sector entities, including federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, are essential to the responsible adoption of AI in critical infrastructure.
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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

Nov. 20, 2024
Vulnerability-related threat intelligence can help organizations understand which software flaws threat actors are interested in exploiting.
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Cybersecurity

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.

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

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.