Election security has never been more scrutinized than the 2020 presidential elections. It left election boards fighting not only to protect the election from outside influences, but also to justify the legitimacy of their own work.
An outage caused a stir among security experts, wondering whether the incident might have ties to a major hacking event that resulted in breaches at both the Treasury and Commerce departments. It didn't.
As one expert told me, enterprise security is built for stability, while startup security is built for speed. But in all cases, investment in vulnerability management can make or break a business.
Sacramento began offering free, comprehensive cybersecurity training for workers displaced from jobs due to COVID-19. It's a model that could have legs for a national program, with the right government commitment.
