Zero-trust security practices make it harder for malicious users to move laterally across a system once they have gained access behind the firewall, report says.

A new white paper advises agencies on ways to strengthen insider-threat detection and optimize IT resources in the fight against malicious users.

A new briefing report advises government IT leaders on how to gain an upper hand against cyber threats by leaning on timely, accurate and relevant information.

Dewand Neely says that improving automation is key for state and local agencies to share timely information on cyber threats.

TSA’s Paul Morris says that automation and strategic planning can reduce response time and information sharing for cyber threats to minutes.

In the constant fight against phishing and malware attacks, developing a cybersecurity strategy that puts people and data at the center of the equation will go a long way to secure networks.