Long-term digital solutions can offset workforce shortage gaps
COMMENTARY | User-friendly technology platforms can help under-resourced agencies decrease their administrative burden and attract digital-savvy employees.
Protecting the data that makes cities smart
Ensuring the security and privacy of data generated by residents and internet-connected devices will allow cities to reap the benefits of innovation.
Satellite internet can fill broadband gaps
As the price of the technology comes down, low-Earth orbit satellites can complement fiber and wireless in helping close the digital divide, experts said.
Report: Increased remote work for many governments also raises cyber risks
Roughly one-third of government employees believe “their actions don’t matter when it comes to security,” according to a new survey.
New bills look to help small water systems tap cybersecurity assistance
New legislation looks to set aside $10 million to help subsidize fees for small utilities to join the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center.
Blockchain offers secure, transparent platform for vital records
The distributed ledger technology can foster greater trust in data management than traditional systems, one expert says.
Justice launches $8M smart policing grant program
State, local, tribal and campus law enforcement agencies can apply for funds to develop, implement and test new technologies that support community violence intervention and promote information sharing and data transparency.
Machine learning too expensive for state archives – for now
The Oregon State Archives will pivot from machine learning to advanced analytics for streamlining management of several terabytes of new data.
Here’s what’s in Biden’s budget plan for state and local governments
The administration, among other things, wants to dramatically increase funding for housing and restore the child tax credit.
Government still wrestles with digital equity, accessibility
Agencies struggle to provide services for individuals with limited English, digital literacy issues and unreliable broadband or online access, a recent survey found.
Innovation thrives when governments embrace next-gen public-private partnerships
By rethinking how sectors collaborate and encouraging long-term institutional relationships, communities can get the most out of technology projects, one expert said.
Synthetic storms provide supplemental data for hurricane damage predictions
Emergency managers no longer have to rely on limited historical datasets to prepare for hurricane-related infrastructure damage.
2 factors make shifts to remote work successful
Well-coordinated IT and HR systems can ensure remote work has no effect on staff workflow quantity or quality, a recent study shows.
Broadband equity means access and adoption, not just infrastructure rollouts
Governments should not just install new infrastructure but ensure residents can take advantage of the access, experts say.
How blockchain can improve digital evidence collection and collaboration
Blockchain offers an immutable chain of custody that guarantees data integrity, prevents fraud and provides a transparent, auditable system of record for digital assets related to investigations.
With tablets, hybrid classes inmates prep for cloud jobs
Detainees at the District of Columbia’s Department of Corrections have become certified cloud practitioners, knowledge that upon release will provide a sustainable wage and may help fill the IT skills gap.
Acting national cyber director offers new details on upcoming cyber workforce strategy
The forthcoming plan is meant to accompany an overarching cyber strategy released last week that industry groups and cybersecurity experts said would be challenging to implement given the nation’s cyber workforce woes.
NIST renews cyber center partnership, launches small business focus
The agency renewed its partnerships that support the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and launched the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Community of Interest.
Lawmaker: Schools need federal advocate to negotiate cyber contracts
Sen. Ron Wyden penned a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, asking the agency to assist U.S. schools in drafting cybersecurity and data protection contracts with technology firms.
How data breaches lead to fraud risk
By understanding the type and severity of data breaches, agencies can see where they should focus their efforts to curb identity fraud and prevent further victimization.
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