Government Cybersecurity: Establishing Solid Foundations

While any organization is susceptible to cyberattacks, government agencies — federal, regional, state, and local — can be particularly vulnerable due to the highly sensitive data they have access to in order to carry out their duties. But how exactly are cyber attackers managing to breach these agencies and what can be done in order to prevent such attacks?

In this guide, explore about 9 common strategies cyber attackers use to get into government networks, including:

There’s a dangerous misconception sweeping the security industry: Hackers and their cunning attacks are more sophisticated than our best efforts to defend against them. It may seem that the skills gap between the attackers and the protectors is so wide and growing so fast that it’s impossible to catch up.

But that's not true, thanks to penetration testing. In our guide, we explore:

Cyber risks have rapidly developed into a major threat for global economies and enterprises. With little notice, cyber threats have reshaped corporate risk profiles and have transformed cybersecurity from a back-office concern into a foreground corporate priority.

From phishing scams to ransomware, cyber-attacks are growing every day. But something else is growing too – as in the number of Red Teams being built by organizations just like yours. But is a Red Team right for your company? In "How to Build a Red Team" you will learn:

Server-level protection from viruses and malware is essential, and PC-based tools won’t cut it.

Malware attacks are increasing, including ransomware like CryptoLocker, Locky, and zCrypt. Businesses know anti malware is essential to protecting PCs from malicious programs, but many don’t realize the value of server-level protection until the damage is done.

The guide examines the real-world consequences of malware attacks on servers and investigates why PC anti-malware programs fall short for Linux, AIX, and IBM i.