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Jayne Friedland Holland

Jayne Friedland Holland is chief security officer at NIC Inc.
Cybersecurity

How agencies should respond to shorter breach reporting statutes

As the increasing number of breaches collide with tighter reporting mandates, agencies must strike a balance between protecting citizens and taking the time required to conduct a meticulous forensic investigation.

  • By Jayne Friedland Holland
Cybersecurity

Strengthening cyber defenses through fusion center engagement

To measurably reduce cyber vulnerability, state and local governments must interact regularly with fusion centers and encourage more private companies to share information.

  • By Jayne Friedland Holland
Cybersecurity

Thwarting the threat actors: What government can do

While it is virtually impossible to know when cybercriminals will attack, taking certain preventative actions before an attack can certainly reduce the risk of damage.

  • By Jayne Friedland Holland
Infrastructure

Cloud contracts and security considerations: 5 questions to ask

When it comes to the cloud, state and local governments would do well to read the fine print.

  • By Jayne Friedland Holland
Cybersecurity

4 crime scene mistakes that can sink a cyberforensic investigation

Detectives and information security professionals can learn not only from each other’s best practices, but also from tactics each follow to ensure they are avoiding common mistakes.

  • By Jayne Friedland Holland