What is Pegasus? A cybersecurity expert explains how the spyware invades phones and what it does when it gets in
Pegasus is designed to infiltrate devices running Android, Blackberry, iOS and Symbian operating systems and turn them into surveillance devices.
How today’s secure web gateways enable essential work
A modern, cloud-based secure web gateway can be a vital element in a proactive security strategy -- provided it has evolved to deliver the necessary agility and protection.
Governments Sinking Millions Into Training Unemployed Residents for High-paying Jobs
States are identifying industries with the most critical needs and matching job hunters with career coaches, free college tuition, computers, internet access, apprenticeships and more.
Public and Private Sector Jobs Are Increasing Despite Covid Surge
The U.S. added close to a million jobs in July, including 221,000 in local government. But much of that data is likely skewed by pandemic fluctuations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why Aren’t All Workers Taking This Simple Step to Prevent Ransomware?
COMMENTARY | The nation is in the middle of a growing public safety crisis because in terms of cybersecurity, governments and businesses are stuck in the mid-'80s.
How Governments Can Best Manage Federal Relief Funds
COMMENTARY | There are a lot of challenges to spending the $350 million allocated to states and localities, but effective centralization and standardization can better ensure economic recovery.
FCC Releases First U.S. Mobile Broadband Map
The map, which shows where the four largest mobile carriers offer voice and data services, is a step toward improving the accuracy of high-speed internet access data.
For improved cybersecurity, cyber hygiene has to start at the endpoint
Since traditional endpoint management and security tools are simply not fast or reliable enough to provide mission-critical security, agencies should adopt a platform that bridges the gap between security and operations.
CISA launches joint cyber defense effort
The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative aims to help the U.S. defend against threats to critical infrastructure through information-sharing and defense operations planning.
NYC explores blockchain to reduce deed fraud
New York City’s Department of Finance is working to develop a blockchain proof-of-concept that would make data in property documents transparent and immutable and detect and reduce deed fraud.
Protecting the ‘invisible utility’ of GPS
The nation must be prepared not just for disruption of GPS signals, but for the cascading effects that disruption would have across sectors.
Providing ‘Sense of Belonging’ to Undocumented Immigrants
Community identification cards allow immigrants and others in vulnerable populations access to IDs and help them build relationships with law enforcement, according to the Policy Executive Research Forum.
As States Weigh Employee Vaccine Mandates, Feds Struggle With Mass Testing for Unvaccinated
The Biden administration is requiring at least weekly COVID-19 testing for the unvaccinated, but the White House has offered few details about how that will happen.
A $1M Project to Prevent Wrong-Way Driving
The Iowa Department of Transportation is using signs and special cameras to try to prevent wrong-way driving collisions, a relatively infrequent but deadly occurrence across the country.
170,000 Government Workers Subject to One City's New Vaccination Mandate
New York City public employees and contractors must be fully vaccinated by Sept. 13 or provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test weekly.
Lack of Time Off Worsens Mental Health Problems for Public Health Workers
A recent CDC survey of 26,000 public health workers found higher levels of depression, anxiety, PTSD and suicidal ideation among those who couldn’t take time off.
How transit-based IDs open the door for digital citizenship programs
By reshaping their digital tools, beginning with transportation-based identity systems, cities can create new ways for residents to interact with the urban environment around them.
Turning network traffic data into music to spot anomalies
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s CyLab transposed data from a malware distribution network into music and played it for non-musicians who could accurately recognize deviations in pitch that indicated a change in the network traffic.
Maryland moves to secure state’s data
Gov. Larry Hogan announced a partnership with the National Security Agency, the creation of a chief data officer and chief privacy officer positions and a new university institute to tackle the state’s cyber challenges.
Infrastructure Bill Falls Billions Short on Funding to Replace Lead Pipes
Local leaders and water advocates say up to $60 billion is needed to clean up the dangerous national drinking water pipe problem but the infrastructure package provides only about $15 billion.
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