Ep 120 - Automation-First Mindset Is Critical to Improving Cybersecurity

The Government Technology Insider Podcast

EpisodeFeb 5, 202415m

Ep 120 - Automation-First Mindset Is Critical to Improving Cybersecurity

The Government Technology Insider Podcast

EpisodeFeb 5, 202415m

State and local government agencies are facing an incredibly challenging situation. Nation-state threat actors are using automation to create endless waves of cyberattacks in an attempt to overwhelm agencies and increase their chances of a successful attack. To combat these attacks, many state and local agencies, such as the State of North Dakota, are turning to automation to beat cybercriminals at their own game. We sat down with Thomas MacLellan, Director of Government Affairs & Strategy at Palo Alto Networks, to discuss how having an automation-first mindset can help state and local governments to empower whole of state security.

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Welcome to the Government Technology Insider Podcast. Join us as we explore the intersection where innovation meets the mission. Our guests will explain the strategies, challenges, and successes government agencies experience as they adopt cutting-edge technologies. In each episode, we'll bring you engaging interviews with industry leaders, and technology experts who are at the forefront of helping government IT leaders solve the challenges they face today. We’ll talk about a wide range of topics including digital government initiatives, cybersecurity threats, the impact of cloud computing, and how AI is changing how agencies will work.! You will gain valuable knowledge on...

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