Maintaining zero trust over time: Why set-it and forget-it won’t work
Zero trust requires continuous revalidation of trustworthiness -- of the devices, services and identities connecting into an enterprise environment, as well as the systems to which they are connecting.
Tech use in courts skyrockets, challenging those without internet access, study finds
Starting in March 2020, all 50 states and Washington, D.C., began offering video hearings, despite having never done so before.
Natural Gas Bans Are New Front in Effort to Curb Emissions
“We can’t stay here forever in a fossil fuel world.”
How Governments Can Prevent Highway Snow Disasters
Transportation experts recommend ways for averting a weather fiasco like the one that shutdown Interstate 95 in Virginia, trapping thousands of motorists in their vehicles for more than a day.
Only State That Tapped Emergency Fed Program Pays Off $2B Loan
The program was set up in the early days of the pandemic to help steady the then-rattled world of municipal finance. Now, just one government agency still has debt from it outstanding.
Alexa, Webex headed to the moon
Custom-built versions of Amazon's Alexa digital voice assistant and Cisco's Webex video collaboration software will be tested on NASA's unmanned Orion spacecraft as it travels to the moon and back.
GIS enlisted for equity and social justice analysis
Esri's Social Equity Analysis tool allows equity analysts to combine smart maps and community data to assess local conditions, evaluate decision-making scenarios and measure progress toward equity goals.
At-home Businesses Are Growing. Women and People of Color Benefit the Most
The pandemic has fueled the passage of new ordinances in cities and states allowing entrepreneurs to set up businesses from home — a boon for women and people of color who face systemic barriers.
Census Recounts Fail to Account for Covid Chaos, Cities Say
Communities that believe the pandemic made it impossible for census workers to get an accurate count of their populations may have trouble qualifying for a recount and miss out on state and federal funding.
Census recounts fail to account for COVID chaos, cities say
Communities that believe pandemic-related chaos made it impossible for census workers to get an accurate count of their populations may have trouble qualifying for a recount and miss out on state and federal funding.
Infrastructure Update: Adding E-bikes to Municipal Fleets
In Minneapolis, a city agency purchased four electric-assist bikes to help employees get around on the job. Departments in other cities have also been experimenting with the bikes.
Governor Declares State of Emergency Due to Covid Surge
Coronavirus hospitalizations in Maryland are headed towards a record peak, said Gov. Larry Hogan, who is activating state National Guard members to help with response efforts.
Avoid being held captive by ransomware with secure, reliable backups
After a ransomware attack, tiered recovery time objectives and a thorough, practiced plan can help agencies minimize downtime.
LA Secure app protects mobile users from security threats
The app prevents users on public Wi-Fi from inadvertently opening malicious links and accessing rogue networks.
Wintery Conditions Leave Thousands of Motorists Trapped on Highway For a Day
Drivers—including one U.S. senator—found themselves trapped in their cars in Virginia, some for more than 24 hours. But no deaths or injuries have been reported.
What Is Pay-As-You-Throw? A Waste
COMMENTARY | When governments want people to do less of something, one way to make that happen is to charge them for doing it. That’s the idea behind pay-as-you-throw waste policies, an academic explains.
How CIOs Can Build a Post-Pandemic Government
COMMENTARY | Chief information officers will play an important leadership role in integrating technology solutions that improve efficiency and the overall experience with government agencies.
Network upgrades support heath care growth in rural Iowa
A redundant 10G closed network infrastructure allows state health care workers to transport data to and from hospitals, clinics and outside partners.
The Messiest Local Government Issue
The problem of building, maintaining and expanding sewer systems never seems to go away.
6 Public Sector Workforce Trends to Watch in 2022
Government employees are seeking nontraditional benefits and diversity, equity and inclusion, among other things, according to a new report.
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