I love June! Summer has finally arrived, the lakes are abuzz with boaters, golf courses are full, and the Kentucky County Judge/Executive and Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association hold their annual Joint Summer Conference.This year was better than last year for several reasons. First, I did NOT play in golf the scramble like I did […]
Best Practices for Securing Your Organization’s Email
Email is one of the easiest ways for bad actors to access your network. Fortunately, there are best practices for securing your organization’s email. It’s important to remember that the bad guys only need to get it right once. You must get it right every time; don’t take unnecessary chances. Best Practices Clear Policies: Get […]
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
CVE for Cyber Security (Not the Police CVE Program)
Every industry has its buzzwords and acronyms. When I transitioned from working for the Navy to working in cyber security, I learned that many of the terms I knew meant different things in cyber than they did in DoD. In the state of Kentucky for example, the acronym CVE stands for “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement” which […]
Lincoln College to Close after 157 Years Following Cyber Attack
History is a wonderful teacher. We learn from experiences. Often we learn more from misfortune and hardships than we do from the smooth and steady times.Lincoln College, a historically black college in Illinois, has triumphed over many obstacles in its 157-year history. Founded in 1865 and named after then-president Abraham Lincoln (the only college named […]