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Collaboration, innovation and dedication keys to keeping Arizona’s workforce strong
The changing dynamics of Arizona’s workforce made headlines earlier this summer after the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s 2023 State of the Workforce Report showed continued advancement and diversification of Arizona’s job market. At a time when concerns over a possible recession are looming, and major retailers across the country are issuing rounds of layoffs, the report offered an enc[...]
ESA data breach prompts state Homeland Security investigation
A recent data breach involving the contractor in charge of Arizona’s expanded Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program is now under investigation by the Arizona Department of Homeland Security.
Security experts warn of foreign cyber threat to 2024 voting
Top state election and cybersecurity officials warned about threats posed by Russia and other foreign adversaries ahead of the 2024 elections, noting that America's decentralized system of thousands of local voting jurisdictions creates a particular vulnerability.
Ducey orders formation of cybersecurity group
Gov. Doug Ducey signed an executive order March 1 creating a cybersecurity group tasked with advising him on cyber policy.
State legislatures paying more attention to cybersecurity
As the use of internet technology continues to grow across the globe, so do the attempts to access devices through spam, invasive viruses, hacking and other criminal activities. In turn, federal and state laws are created to keep computers, personal information and sensitive data safe from computer crime.
Arizona cyber experts warn WannaCry outbreak is just tip of iceberg
Arizona cybersecurity experts called the recent international cyberattack known as “WannaCry” among the worst they have seen, and warned about the country’s lack of cybersecurity preparation.
Hacking of Ukrainian substation was probably a test for U.S.
Last October, cyber thieves breached millions of smart DVRs and webcams to attack the Internet infrastructure provider Dyn, disabling websites like Facebook, Twitter, Netflix and others throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Why the DNC hack should alarm you
The Democratic National Committee gets hacked, it’s probably a Russian operative, and everyone is shocked, right? The drama is unfolding before our eyes, with lots of speculation, and many people may think, “How could such a high profile organization at such a critical time let that happen?” Exactly…and are you next?
Public, private organizations unite in fight against hackers’ onslaught
State officials said hundreds of thousands of web attacks batter Arizona agencies every day, not to mention attacks on private businesses, adding up to millions of attempted hacks in a given month.
