Securing Your Digital Life
Mike Packard
October 20, 2025
Your digital world is only as strong as its weakest link. Pprotect your devices, accounts, and networks with practical cybersecurity strategies.
Mike Packard
Chief Information Security Officer, Catalis
A CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader, he brings 12+ years of experience securing complex systems and guiding strategic risk management.
Recognizing and Avoiding Cyber Threats
Mike Packard
October 13, 2025
Cyber threats to government systems are evolving faster than ever. Awareness, training, and secure technology empower public agencies to detect, prevent, and respond to attacks before they spread.
Cyber Hygiene 101
Mike Packard
October 6, 2025
As governments digitize services, cyber hygiene becomes critical to protecting citizen data and maintaining public trust. Learn key strategies from asset management to zero trust and AI-driven defense.
Zero Trust for Government Payments
Mike Packard
June 13, 2025
With digital payments on the rise, government agencies face growing cybersecurity risks. Applying Zero Trust principles can help secure payment systems, ensure compliance, and deliver a safer citizen experience.
AI Is Reshaping Fraud Detection in Government Payment Systems
Mike Packard
June 5, 2025
Government agencies face rising fraud risks with every transaction. AI-powered detection offers real-time defense—adapting to threats, reducing false positives, and restoring public confidence in digital payments.
Protect Every Payment Swipe
Mike Packard
May 30, 2025
Cyber threats are on the rise and securing payment systems is more critical than ever. Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) provides powerful protection for cardholder data—reducing risks, simplifying compliance, and strengthening public trust.
Payment Security – Lock It Down
Mike Packard
May 16, 2025
Government payment systems are high-value targets for cyber threats. P2PE protects cardholder data, simplifies PCI compliance, and creates a secure, resilient payment infrastructure.
Protecting Public Trust
Mike Packard
April 18, 2025
With digital payments on the rise, agencies need to be proactive to safeguard cardholder data. Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) ensures security, supports compliance, and builds citizen confidence in public-sector transactions.
Point-to-Point Encryption Demystified
Mike Packard
March 25, 2025
Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) helps government agencies protect payment data, reduce PCI compliance burdens, and build citizen trust in digital services.