data security

Senators request cyber safety analysis of Chinese-owned DJI drones

Lawmakers raised concerns that sensitive data could leak to adversaries through foreign-owned consumer technology. 

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Blockchain offers secure, transparent platform for vital records

The distributed ledger technology can foster greater trust in data management than traditional systems, one expert says.

  • By Stephanie Kanowitz

Lawmaker: Schools need federal advocate to negotiate cyber contracts

Sen. Ron Wyden penned a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, asking the agency to assist U.S. schools in drafting cybersecurity and data protection contracts with technology firms.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

4 reasons it's time to reassess your cloud architecture

COMMENTARY | Agencies should be sure their hybrid cloud strategies address future costs as well as performance, security and skills requirements.

  • By Larry Frazier

CISA releases guide to help safeguard K-12 schools from cyber threats

CISA’s report, which was mandated by the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021, outlined a variety of steps that primary and secondary schools can take to bolster their cyber defenses.

  • By Edward Graham

Governors' TikTok bans make sense, cybersecurity experts say

TikTok's connection to Chinese government and the app's ability to closely track user data makes the social media platform a genuine cybersecurity concern, experts say.

  • By Jenni Bergal, Stateline

State gets ready to capitalize on blockchain

A Texas work group found opportunities for the technology in smart contracts, records management and governance models.

  • By Chris Teale