Rapid digitalization may leave smart cities open to cyberattacks
Siloed systems and insufficient commitment to cybersecurity fundamentals can expose vulnerabilities even in the current infrastructure, a new report says.
Cybercriminals use pandemic to attack schools and colleges
Thanks to unsafe devices, distracted security staff and COVID-inspired phishing schemes, cyberattacks have hit schools and colleges harder than any other industry during the pandemic.
There’s One Surefire Way to End Big Sewage Spills: End Big Sewage
COMMENTARY | To ‘futureproof’ wastewater treatment against the rising threats of climate change, sewage should go local.
Deploying the National Guard to Fill a School Bus Driver Shortage
Schools across the country are finding it difficult to recruit and retain school bus drivers.
The Key to Stronger Local Democracy: Equitable Engagement
COMMENTARY | Federal stimulus funds provide an opportunity for cities to authentically connect with their residents and regain their trust.
How the pandemic taught agencies to accept and adapt
A group of IT leaders got together to discuss how agencies responded to the changes forced by the pandemic, what challenges they faced and how they broke through old barriers to deliver better citizens services.
Liberals Think Gun Violence is a Big Problem, Conservatives Not So Much
Overall, around half of all U.S. residents see gun violence as a huge issue in the country, according to a recent report from the Pew Research Center.
The Future of State Versus State Cases at the US Supreme Court
Two justices have made clear that they believe the court is neglecting too many of the disputes.
Energy Star updating data center efficiency scores
To drive energy efficiency improvements among U.S. data centers, the Environmental Protection Agency has updated its Energy Star certification for data storage products and will be revising its 1-100 Energy Star score for data centers.
Conklin checks in as CIO at the world’s largest library
Judith Conklin, newly installed CIO at the Library of Congress, talks about remote work infrastructure, continuity of operations and upgrades to essential services.
Mind the development talent gap: A low-to-high approach
If developers code on the “low,” or unclassified, side they can leverage al the best practices, tools and talent available without the need for a fully classified environment. The trick is converting that low-side development to a classified environment in a consistent, repeatable and secure manner.
Hawaii unwraps voluntary digital vaccination record
Hawaii has become the latest state to allow residents to upload and verify their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Public Health Should Be 'Pivotal' Part of Emergency Response
COMMENTARY | Could reform of emergency call systems play an important role in improving safety as well as police-community relations? A new 911 reform initiative is betting it could.
Justice Department Issues New Rules to Monitor Oversight of Police
The changes are meant to help minimize the costs of consent decrees to local jurisdictions and to avoid any conflict of interest among the monitors who oversee the reforms.
Jim Crow Tactics Reborn in Texas Abortion Law, Deputizing Citizens to Enforce Legally Suspect Provision
The new law that bans most abortions uses a method employed by Texas and other states to enforce racist laws in the 19th and 20th centuries that aimed to disenfranchise African Americans.
Best and Worst Cities for Mental Health Care in America
Denver tops the list for best places while Dallas is in last place, according to a recent report.
Artificial Intelligence, Automation Aren’t Killing Labor Market, Report Says
Such technology aren't making it more likely for workers to lose jobs in major 10 industries, the authors found.
Redistricting Battles Kick Off in State Courts
Nearly 50 redistricting cases have been filed in at least 22 states.
Security certifications, prior experience stymie cyber hiring
A cybersecurity workforce with a range of backgrounds and experiences is a more effective one, but expensive certifications and limited entry-level opportunities are keeping candidates away, experts say.
Looking for election threats in all the wrong places
Jurisdictions applying cybersecurity approaches learned from past elections may be vulnerable to new attacks, one expert says.
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