The world has certainly changed since I was a child. I am willing to bet that if you are over 30, you likely have a similar opinion, and it is not about K-12 Cyber Security. It’s everything! The idea of someone coming into our school with a gun would never have crossed our minds. If […]
MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication Fatigue) …Yes, I’m Tired Of Hearing About It Too!
Most of us have heard about MFA. Which stands for Multi-Factor Authentication, NOT “Mother F* Aggravation.“ I am sure many users have referred to it as such out of frustration for the extra 10 seconds (even though it may feel like hours) it takes out of their lives to log in to their computer. But […]
Cyber Security for County Government in 2022
Sheri Donahue’s presentation to KCJEA/KMCA Joint Summer Conference on June 8, 2022, Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington
Cyber Security: Five Critical Questions Leaders Have to Ask
An organization leader, county judge, mayor, or company president does not have to know everything about cyber security, nor are they expected to unless you run a cyber security company. However, they should ensure their team can adequately answer some basic questions. Your organization doesn’t have to face these cyber security threats alone. Commonwealth Sentinel […]
Local Governments Face Daily Cyber Attacks
Sixty % of all small businesses hit by a cyberattack will go out of business within six months. Half of all local governments face cyber attacks daily. If that happens, the people who work there will lose their jobs, and the owners will lose money. The employees can find other jobs, and the owners can […]
The Feds are Stepping Up to Protect Local Governments. Are you ready?
In the January 20, 2022 issue of “Be Cyber Safe”, we talked about the Infrastructure Bill signed into law by President Biden in 2021, which created the $1 billion State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program. The federal government is providing this grant funding to help local communities improve their cyber security. These funds will […]