{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 250 Defending the Digital State: Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Citizen Services from Ransomware Threats","description":"AI is putting ransomware on steroids, and on this week\u2019s episode of Feds At the Edge we examine several approaches to reducing the impact of malicious actors through advanced protection strategies and smarter cybersecurity budgeting.   Michael Dent, Retired CISO with Fairfax County, shares how he takes cybersecurity training to the next level with what he calls \u201cChallenge Point,\u201d rewarding employees for identifying signs of potential attacks. Glendon Schmitz, Virginia State Corporation Commission, discusses the importance of showing leadership the direct financial impact of an attack when seeking successful budget approval. Akamai Technologies\u2019 Douglas Holland explores the emotional tactics malicious actors use to pressure unsuspecting users into complying with urgent requests.   Tune in on your favorite podcast platform for more on this and ransomware-as-a-service, the long-term effects on public trust, leadership accountability, and the growing need for initiative-taking governance and budgeting.   ","author_name":"Feds At The Edge by FedInsider","author_url":"http:\/\/fedinsider.libsyn.com\/website","html":"