This October marks the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it presents the perfect moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and how much more we want to accomplish! October is dedicated to ensuring everyone has the resources to stay safe and secure online. Still, there is more to do. The public and private sectors … Continue reading (Webinar) 20 Years of Cybersecurity Awareness and Next Steps
Category: Cybersecurity
DHS Announces Additional $374.9 Million in Funding to Boost State, Local Cybersecurity
DHS Announces Additional $374.9 Million in Funding to Boost State, Local Cybersecurity First-of-Its-Kind Cybersecurity Grant Program Enters the Second Year WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the availability of $374.9 million in grant funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). State and local governments face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats … Continue reading DHS Announces Additional $374.9 Million in Funding to Boost State, Local Cybersecurity
Steps to protect your identity after a security breach
Steps to Protect Yourself The State of Louisiana takes the security of its citizens' data very seriously. Therefore, all citizens are strongly encouraged to review the list of FREE steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk of identity theft. Please carefully read the steps below. Step 1. Freeze Your Credit You can freeze … Continue reading Steps to protect your identity after a security breach
Major Cyber Attack at OMV Vendor, Louisianans Should Act Urgently to Protect Their Identities
BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is one of a still undetermined number of government entities, major businesses and organizations to be affected by the unprecedented MOVEit data breach. MOVEit is an industry-leading third-party data transfer service used to send large files. It is widely used across the country and around the world, and … Continue reading Major Cyber Attack at OMV Vendor, Louisianans Should Act Urgently to Protect Their Identities
Webinar Alert – “Navigating the Future: Modernizing Cybersecurity Risk Management in the Age of Quantum Computers and AI
Please join us on Wednesday, August 09, 2023, at 10:00 AM (Central) for our webinar titled “Navigating the Future: Modernizing Cybersecurity Risk Management in the Age of Quantum Computers and AI” hosted by SecureNation and InfraGard Louisiana. Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gVBxTa3V In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the emergence of quantum computers and the unprecedented advancements … Continue reading Webinar Alert – “Navigating the Future: Modernizing Cybersecurity Risk Management in the Age of Quantum Computers and AI
DoS and DDoS Attacks against Multiple Sectors
06/30/2023 12:00 PM EDT CISA is aware of open-source reporting of targeted denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against multiple organizations in multiple sectors. These attacks can cost an organization time and money and may impose reputational costs while resources and services are inaccessible. If you think you or your business is experiencing a … Continue reading DoS and DDoS Attacks against Multiple Sectors
Major Cyber Attack at OMV Vendor, Louisianans Should Act Urgently to Protect Their Identities
June 15, 2023 BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is one of a still undetermined number of government entities, major businesses and organizations to be affected by the unprecedented MOVEit data breach. MOVEit is an industry-leading third party data transfer service used to send large files. It is widely used across the country and … Continue reading Major Cyber Attack at OMV Vendor, Louisianans Should Act Urgently to Protect Their Identities
Webinar: Keeping Your Business Intelligent About AI
In this webinar, we’ll examine the ins and outs of generative AI products like ChatGPT and discuss what your company should think about with this rapidly evolving tech. What are the glaring privacy concerns? What should be your red line for your staff? How can you best leverage it for success? We’ll explore practical solutions … Continue reading Webinar: Keeping Your Business Intelligent About AI
CISA and Partners Update the #StopRansomware Guide, Developed through the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF)
05/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT Today, CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) published an updated version of the #StopRansomware Guide, as ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since its initial release in 2020. The update incorporates lessons learned from the past two … Continue reading CISA and Partners Update the #StopRansomware Guide, Developed through the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF)
Upcoming Webinar: Keeping Your Business Intelligent About AI
Webinar: Keeping Your Business Intelligent About AI
(Webinar Today) Multi-Factor Authentication and Going Passwordless
Today: Look Ma, No Password! Multi-Factor Authentication and Going Passwordless We’re thinking beyond the password during this webinar co-hosted today by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and Yubico. Are all forms of multi-factor authentication created equal? What the heck even is a factor? We all know creating and maintaining hundreds of unique passwords is a headache, … Continue reading (Webinar Today) Multi-Factor Authentication and Going Passwordless
Upcoming Webinar: Multi-Factor Authentication and Going Passwordless
Look Ma, No Password! Multi-Factor Authentication and Going Passwordless
CISA Urges Increased Vigilance One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
CISA assesses that the United States and European nations may experience disruptive and defacement attacks against websites in an attempt to sow chaos and societal discord on February 24, 2023, the anniversary of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. CISA urges organizations and individuals to increase their cyber vigilance in response to this potential threat. In … Continue reading CISA Urges Increased Vigilance One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
What Data Privacy Looks Like (Infographic)
It is Data Privacy Week, sponsored by staysafeonline.org - https://staysafeonline.org/programs/data-privacy-week/ Learn more about how to protect your individual data privacy as well as your organization. DATA: THE STORY OF YOU All your online activity generates a trail of data. Websites, apps, and services collect data on your behaviors, interests, and purchases. Sometimes, this includes personal … Continue reading What Data Privacy Looks Like (Infographic)
SBA Webinar: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Join SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute for a webinar on January 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program and what the new CMMC 2.0 requirements are for those looking to demonstrate sound cyber hygiene in order to qualify for work on government contracts. The federal government … Continue reading SBA Webinar: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the United States. This is the seventh NTAS Bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since January 2021 and it … Continue reading DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin
Infrastructure Security Month
CISA APPLAUDS THE BEGINNING OF INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY MONTH DECLARING INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY IS NATIONAL SECURITY Original release date: November 01, 2022 WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced November 1 as the kickoff of Infrastructure Security Month. In our work to raise awareness of the importance of infrastructure security and to help share … Continue reading Infrastructure Security Month
FACT SHEET: Business – Act Now to Protect Against Potential Cyberattacks
The Biden-Harris Administration has warned repeatedly about the potential for Russia to engage in malicious cyber activity against the United States in response to the unprecedented economic sanctions we have imposed. There is now evolving intelligence that Russia may be exploring options for potential cyberattacks. The Administration has prioritized strengthening cybersecurity defenses to prepare our … Continue reading FACT SHEET: Business – Act Now to Protect Against Potential Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity for Small Business Webinar – Hosted by LABEOC & Partners
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! The session is open to small and medium-sized businesses that are interested in an introduction to cybersecurity concepts. If you own a small business, don't miss this webinar about what you can do to ramp up your cybersecurity efforts. Register here Speaker Bio Mr. Tannehill is the manager of the … Continue reading Cybersecurity for Small Business Webinar – Hosted by LABEOC & Partners
Shoring Up Your Business Technology Infrastructure for Disaster Resiliance & Recovery
The pandemic and recent hurricane seasons highlighted IT and communications shortcomings across industries. Employees required to work remotely may not have had access to the technology or communication resources needed to perform their duties. Our presenters will provide information and best practices to help local companies— particularly small businesses — be better prepared, more resilient, … Continue reading Shoring Up Your Business Technology Infrastructure for Disaster Resiliance & Recovery