https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity Lohrmann on Cybersecurity en-US Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:59:41 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/forget-ai-heres-the-real-cyber-crisis-escalating-right-now Ransomware is surging in 2026, although few stories are grabbing the global attention that was much more common a few years back. Here’s what you need to know. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:59:41 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/forget-ai-heres-the-real-cyber-crisis-escalating-right-now https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/state-and-local-government-cyber-leaders-prioritize-ai-identity-and-stopping-fraud What were the top themes when state and local government CISOs met this past week to compare notes and build strategies heading into the midterm elections this fall? Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:27:00 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/state-and-local-government-cyber-leaders-prioritize-ai-identity-and-stopping-fraud https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/the-identity-paradox-digital-state-ids-now-riskier-more-urgent A major data breach that included 153 million drivers’ licenses was reported by “Krebs on Security” on Sept. 1. What might this mean for state digital identity management plans? Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:19:00 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/the-identity-paradox-digital-state-ids-now-riskier-more-urgent https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/nastd-2026-why-gov-tech-leaders-must-focus-on-culture IT leaders from across the country gathered this past week for the National Association of State Technology Directors National Conference in Denver. One takeaway: Building culture remains key. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:18:00 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/nastd-2026-why-gov-tech-leaders-must-focus-on-culture https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/slopsquatting-in-the-supply-chain-weaponized-ai-hallucinations In this interview with Snyk CTO Manoj Nair, we examine how attackers weaponize recurring LLM package hallucinations before developers even hit "run." Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:23:00 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/slopsquatting-in-the-supply-chain-weaponized-ai-hallucinations https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/hacking-back-is-back-white-house-to-enable-cyber-privateers In an Aug. 12 National Security Presidential Memorandum, President Donald Trump set out guidance for more private-sector action in global cyber battles. Here’s the rest of the story. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:19:35 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/hacking-back-is-back-white-house-to-enable-cyber-privateers https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/innovation-or-negligence-what-recent-ai-hacks-mean-for-the-future-of-cybersecurity Wonderful capability or ethical failure? Decoding the stories coming out of Black Hat USA and the unsanctioned AI cyber attacks of 2026. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:00 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/innovation-or-negligence-what-recent-ai-hacks-mean-for-the-future-of-cybersecurity https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/how-new-laws-will-help-guard-seniors-against-scams In a rare show of bipartisan agreement, both the U.S. House and the Senate have voted to approve bills aimed at battling fraud — especially scams aimed at older adults. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:43:00 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/how-new-laws-will-help-guard-seniors-against-scams https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/virtual-integrity-revisited-7-habits-for-the-ai-age In Part 3 of this exploration of AI ethics, we bring this topic closer to home: How can we use the power of AI to strengthen human trust and character? Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:04:00 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/virtual-integrity-revisited-7-habits-for-the-ai-age https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/from-principles-to-practice-actionable-blueprints-for-ethical-ai Part 2 of this series on ethical AI looks at operationalizing trust with clear prompting framework and robust data governance for your public- or private-sector organization. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:21:00 GMT https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/from-principles-to-practice-actionable-blueprints-for-ethical-ai