SAO making our outgoing emails cyber-safer
November 12, 2020The State Auditor’s Office is changing some of the emails we send every week to better align with cybersecurity best practices.
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Has your government experienced a cybersecurity issue? Here is when and how to report
October 7, 2020Some security breaches are required to be reported to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO), and sometimes you need to report various cybersecurity issues to the State Auditor’s Office, too! Of course, we hope you have none, but if you find yourself in this spot – here is some important information that can help you comply with law.
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It’s 2020 – better #BeCyberSmart
October 1, 2020It’s that time of year again, when villains, creeps and other dangerous characters are testing the locks and doors in your neighborhood ― virtually. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a chance to be sure you are doing your part to protect yourself and the value data and systems that keep public services working.
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How to prevent ACH and bank fraud
September 18, 2020Automated Clearing House (ACH) frauds have been on the rise for a while, and we want to tell you some simple steps you can take to properly verify ACH and payroll bank account changes before making changes.
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Center for Internet Security, a national cybersecurity leader, lauds Auditor’s Office
August 7, 2020CIS is known for developing an array of cybersecurity controls and leading practices that can help organizations of all sizes protect their IT systems and data. In June, CIS recognized our cybersecurity auditors for their work applying the CIS Controls system to help Washington’s state and local governments.
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Reduce your cyber risk while working from home
April 22, 2020As local government workers get accustomed to working from home, there are a couple things our information technology experts here at the State Auditor’s Office consider to be some especially risky areas. This blog post covers the highest risk areas.
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Ransomware goes nuclear
February 28, 2020Make no mistake about it, organizations are fighting a war against ransomware. As in any war, it helps to know when your adversary’s strategy changes in a major way. And that is exactly what has been happening in the past few months, according to Roger A. Grimes, a cybersecurity expert with KnowBe4, a cybersecurity training company.
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Check out these free cybersecurity resources!
October 31, 2019Often local governments cite lack of resources for why they cannot move forward with their cybersecurity program – but did you know there are many resources available at no cost to you?
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What would you do if a cyber attack happened to you?
October 29, 2019Becoming the victim of a cyber attack can spark feelings of panic and dread. But maybe if you were fortunate enough to know that this could happen to anyone, and know that your government planned for such an event – maybe you might feel a little less panicked in that moment.
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Five steps you can take to address Ransomware risks
October 24, 2019Ransomware is on the rise for governments as a whole. Here are five steps to help your government avoid falling prey to this crime.
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