Hardware secured mobile devices toughen first line of defense
Combining a hardware-secured device with a PIN or biometrics can deliver more security and ease of use.
NSA releases open source tool for high-volume data flows
The National Security Agency released an open source software product that automates data flows among multiple computer networks, even when data formats and protocols differ.
How the Architects of the New Sandy Hook Elementary School Addressed the Town’s Past, and Its Future
How to create a secure school building without it feeling like a fortress.
Survey: Many State and Local Governments Stuck in ‘Reactive Mode’ for IT Security Threats
Even with limited budgets and challenges retaining talent, there are ways to move into an ‘active defense posture.’
County Sheriff’s Office Faces Public Records Request for Every Document It Has
Transparency advocate says man’s request for 238 years of documents damages ‘the cause of open government.’
Pennsylvania County Makes Big Payroll Mistake
‘Human error’ forces local officials to scramble the day after Thanksgiving.
Can New York City Improve Its Lackluster Voter Registration Record?
A newly passed voter assistance bill mandates city agency compliance with a 2000 state law that a study found was being routinely ignored.
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray Pardons a Tofu Turkey
The Tofurky stunt is part of a local food bank collection challenge.
The Water Next Time
In Hoboken, N.J., nature itself could become the city’s best defense against extreme weather.
A Texas Textbook Quandary: Was Moses a Founding Father?
A broken process at the Texas State Board of Education has allowed right-wing activists to politicize the facts—or fiction—that get taught in history class.
Timeline of Chris Christie's Nonresponse Responses on Immigration
Over the years, his approach to discussing the issue has shifted from candid to absurd.
U.S. Mayors React to Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
Atlanta's mayor: Decision 'is likely to spark understandable feelings of frustration, not only in Ferguson, but across the country.'
What Your Local Government Can Learn From Miami-Dade County’s Water Rate Hike Website
Here’s our assessment of what makes timeforanupgrade.org work well.
States Train Officials in Public Records Access
Some states are requiring that public officials who are subject to open government laws learn how they work.
A Neo-Confederate in Nevada's Capitol
A local newspaper uncovers racist and homophobic writings by a top state legislator.
Cleveland Plans 100-Gigabit Local Broadband ‘Gold Standard’ Network
City’s partnership with non-profit, health care and academic community will create the nation’s fastest commercially available connectivity.
Marion Barry, D.C.'s 'Mayor for Life,' Dies at Age 78
Barry's rise, his downfall and his return creates a complicated legacy.
14 ways to secure controlled info in nonfederal systems
NIST’s 14-point draft guidance covers the federal information used for scientific research, background investigations or technology development in systems belonging to contractors, state and local governments and universities.
NIST revises cryptographic specs
NIST is requesting comments on its revision of SP 800-90A, Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators.
Dallas upgrades emergency communications network
Dallas is installing an IP-based packet microwave radio network to enhance the responsiveness of emergency services and provide high-speed networking to other municipal departments.
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