Cyber Defense eMagazine February Edition for 2023

That's not to say biometrics is a perfect solution for modern security. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) suffered a malicious cyberattack in 2019 that compromised 184,000 images of travelers within
CBP’s facial recognition pilot. However, it could ensure that systems are more difficult to penetrate.
5. Security Checks
The United Arab Emirates hired three ex-intelligence and military officials from the U.S. in November
2022 in an attempt to breach the nation's security systems. This incident, like many other attempted
cyberattacks, underscores the importance of penetration testing.
Penetration tests are ongoing security checks that determine a system's vulnerability. Although external
tests pose challenges due to less information about potential attackers, they vie for government agencies'
attention. Of course, the same can be said for attacks from the inside.
Physical monitoring with security cameras can act as a secondary security check to catch perpetrators
tampering with government property. In addition, real-time monitoring software can track digital traffic
with detailed reporting.
6. Cybersecurity Training
A 2020 study by Osterman Research and MediaPRO found that only 55% of employees can detect
phishing attempts after workplace cybersecurity training. Only 50% can identify an attack sent by what
seems like an email from leadership.
However, cybersecurity training may not be commonplace and ongoing in some offices where most
breaches occur because of human error. Regularly revisiting cybersecurity training with engaging
activities that enhance cyberattack identification can significantly improve government agencies’ security
risk.
Although it may entail upgrading to more expensive training modules, employees will reap the benefits
of heightened cybersecurity awareness with lessons and information they can easily retain.
7. Mobile Device Management
Mobile device management is becoming increasingly important in today's remote working environment.
Since the beginning of COVID-19, more employees have transitioned to at-home offices, including those
working for government agencies.
Mobile device management enables network administrators to access security controls remotely using
their smartphones. This provides them assurance that security measures are in place at all times,
regardless of device location.
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