Cyber Attack

How cyber attackers work and what they are looking for

From locking servers so they can demand ransom payments to exposing incriminating files, here's what police need to know about malicious actors online

N.Y. county gets help from NYPD after hackers hit 911 center, PD HQ

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Dispatchers have resorted to using pen and paper, while officers must use encrypted radio while on patrol

6 ways one of the largest PDs in the nation is taking on the recruiting challenge – and winning

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DC Metropolitan Police Department

Metropolitan PD is moving the needle on recruitment thanks to a few strategies your agency can adopt

LAPD police chief discusses street takeovers, LAUSD cyberattack

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“We’ve impounded more than 500 cars year to date, we’ve made more than 500 arrests, 2,500 citations,” Chief Michel Moore said

How the Public Safety Threat Alliance helps agencies reduce their cybersecurity risks

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Police leaders can safely and securely share information about cybersecurity threats and cyberattacks with their counterparts in the public safety community

Ex-employee shut down police department website over pay dispute

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The website directed visitors to a message that called on them to ask the mayor to restore it

How to boost your organization’s cybersecurity, including getting grant funding (infographic)

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As ransomware and other attacks continue to threaten public safety organizations, here’s how to guard against these events

Public safety agencies warned of Russian cyberattacks on communications, critical infrastructures

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“We know that interference with 911 systems by disabling their phone trunk lines and their radio systems is a prime target of Russian state-sponsored actors.”

Planning a post-policing career: One cop's private sector move aims to keep departments safe from cyberattacks

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Marc Coopwood, a 27-year law enforcement veteran, is committed to keeping the public sector safe, stable and secure in a different way than he did as an assistant chief of police

FirstWatch reports sudden, sharp increase in cyberattacks against public safety

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Taigman calls on departments to immediately alert IT staff to check the integrity of their data, software and networks

External cybersecurity threats on the rise in public sector, report says

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For the first time in five years, external threats are a bigger concern than internal threats, a report says

Why your agency needs a cybersecurity boost and how to fund those efforts

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Ransomware is a growing threat in the public sector, but there are tools and grants available to help police and other agencies avoid costly incidents

IACP Quick Take: The digital targeting of law enforcement

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Law enforcement agencies continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks; here’s how your agency can fight back

4-step road map to maximize your cybersecurity ROI

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Focus your cybersecurity investment on initiatives that create more effort for the attacker

On-Demand Webinar: The growing threat of ransomware attacks on public safety agencies

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Preventing ransomware attacks is possible; our expert panelists offer several best practices your agency can follow to help reduce risk and mitigate potential issues