Ransomware Attacks on Governments More Frequent, Damaging and Costly
Attackers targeting states and localities demanded the lowest ransom payments of any sector surveyed, but victims were more likely to pay, according to a recent report.
Cybersecurity Agency Points to Water Sector in Seeking $80M More for FEMA Grants
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and FEMA are rolling out the first of $1 billion the Homeland Security agencies got to help state and local entities improve cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity and supply chain essential for building tomorrow’s digital infrastructure
Investing in solution providers that can operate in a multivendor environment not only allows states and regions to select the combination of products and solutions that best fit their unique needs and budgets, but it also ensures they have more options to choose from in the face of supply chain issues.
Ransomware attacks more frequent, damaging and costly
Attackers targeting state and local governments demanded the lowest ransom payments of any sector surveyed, but victims were more likely to pay, according to a recent report.
NJ combats vehicle theft with license plate readers
New Jersey will expand its network of high-speed automated cameras to crack down on record numbers of stolen cars.
Supreme Court Sides Against Boston in Christian Flag Dispute
The case centered on the First Amendment and a flagpole outside of City Hall.
White House Wants to Ensure Good Stewardship of Infrastructure Funds
New guidance directs agencies on implementation of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Black Homeownership Declines as Overall Rate Rises
Homeownership rates for White, Asian and Hispanic Americans reached all-time highs in 2020, but fell to 43% for Black families, according to one report.
5 Ways to Reduce Gun Violence
COMMENTARY | Evidence shows that investing in community interventions, not more “tough on crime” law enforcement approaches, is key to effective and sustainable anti-violence work.
Driverless Vehicles Are Finally Hitting City Streets
In San Francisco, people can now catch rides in cars without anybody behind the wheel. But as the technology spreads, are regulators ready?
Biden Wants to Move Faster Sending Disaster Aid to States
It can take upwards of a year to make funding available under a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant program that the president wants to rework. There's at least some bipartisan support for reforms in Congress.
Detecting disasters with satellite data
Researchers at Ohio State University are using satellite data to create 3D image models that could detect natural disasters in remote regions soon after they happen, giving first responders accurate information about the local needs.
Smart pavement powers data collection, EV charging, wireless access, edge computing
With the installation of smart pavement at five downtown intersections, a Kansas town is driving smart infrastructure adoption.
Deadly Bird Flu Sweeps States, Straining Farmers
Millions of poultry have been killed in the 29 states affected by the avian flu.
Blasting out Earth’s location with the hope of reaching aliens is a controversial idea – two teams of scientists are doing it anyway
One team will send a series of radio pulses toward the center of the Milky Way, about 10,000 to 20,000 light-years from Earth. The other will beam a message toward a solar system with three Earth-like worlds -- that's only 39 light-years away.
How Managers Can Become More Effective Leaders
A new report from Gallup identifies seven leadership traits found among managers of high performing teams, and offers tips for how to develop these skills.
What To Know About NYC’s B-HEARD Mental Health Crisis Response Teams
The pilot program still routes most mental health calls to the police.
A City Government Begins Mining for Bitcoin
Fort Worth, Texas, has installed three bitcoin mining machines in its data center as part of a six-month pilot to assess the implications and opportunities of minting cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin mining comes to city hall
Fort Worth, Texas, has installed three bitcoin mining machines in its data center as part of a six-month pilot to assess the implications and opportunities of minting cryptocurrency.
Pushing the envelope on drones for indoor emergency response
Participants in NIST’s First Responder UAS Indoor Challenge will design, build and fly a cost-effective, easily flyable drone solution to help search and rescue teams gain better situational awareness prior to entering a building.
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