Slow MilCloud 2.0 migrations delay cloud security advantages, lawmaker says
The slow move to MilCloud 2.0 by Defense agencies is a "delayed realization of enhanced security, which is paramount in the light of most recent Colonial pipeline and SolarWinds cybersecurity attacks," Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) said.
‘Digitally fit’ city agency makes smooth transition during pandemic
Denver’s Denver Emergency Operations Center was well-positioned to upgrade its workflow processes because of the work they did pre-pandemic made them flexible and agile enough to react quickly when the crisis hit.
An expert on search and rescue robots explains the technologies used in disasters like the Florida condo collapse
Ground robots are typically used to go into places that searchers can’t fit into and go farther than search cameras can.
In Pennsylvania, Agroforestry Holds a Key to Cleaning up Waterways and Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake may seem a distant locale to farmers in central Pennsylvania, but in the world of watersheds, they are very much connected.
Parents Face Dilemma in States That Ban School Mask Mandates
More states may join the three that already have such laws or orders.
Over 100 Fire Scientists Urge the US West: Skip the Fireworks This Record-Dry 4th of July
COMMENTARY | In heat and drought like the western U.S. and Canada are experiencing in 2021, all it takes is a spark to start a wildfire.
The Cities That Have the Most to Gain From Planting More Trees
Trees can have economic and environmental benefits. The group American Forests looks at how different metro areas stack up based on a "tree equity score."
For-profit Water Infrastructure Should Not Get Taxpayer Subsidies
COMMENTARY | Most federal infrastructure proposals allow subsidies to flow to private water corporations. This amounts to a misuse of public funds.
Making human error history with automation and lifecycle management
Automating certificate management ensures that no expiring certificates are overlooked, preventing costly outages and ensuring business continuity.
DHS, NYC test biodefense detection tech in subway
The Chemical and Bio-Defense Testbed evaluates cost-effective technologies that can help officials detect and mitigate chemical and biological threats inside an actual subway environment.
NIST maps out the migration to post-quantum cryptography
To ease the disruption caused by moving away from quantum-vulnerable cryptographic code, NIST has released a draft document describing the first steps of that journey.
Supreme Court Leaves National Eviction Ban in Place
The 5-4 decision allows the moratorium to stay in effect through July 31.
Yes, Some People Really Are Faking Their Covid Vaccine Cards
A thriving black market for the cards has alarmed law enforcement officials—and prompted some state legislators to act.
Florida Condo Collapse – Searching for Answers About What Went Wrong in Surfside Can Improve Building Regulation
When a building collapses, finding out what caused the failure is critical so that engineers can suggest updates to building codes, specifications and regulations and prevent future disasters.
Nowhere Is Ready for This Heat
The Pacific Northwest is melting now, but all across America the infrastructure we have was built for the wrong century.
Here's Where Buying a Home Won't Eat Up Your Whole Paycheck
The Detroit area is where homes are most affordable as compared with average local wages and Brooklyn, New York, is the least affordable, according to one real estate report.
State, Local Government Workers Vaccinated at Higher Rate Than General Public
A new report found 70% of public sector employees were vaccinated, but also reveals some troubling disparities.
Broadband infrastructure, cost issues hobble state expansion efforts
Inadequate minimum broadband speeds and affordability issues make it hard to close the digital divide, state broadband experts say.
Wickr secure collaboration platform picked up by AWS
Amazon Web Services has acquired Wickr, a secure cloud-based collaboration platform provider that offers an end-to-end encrypted, ephemeral platform specifically developed to support government enterprise deployments.
Why Managing Billions in Federal Aid for Small Towns Will be a Huge Lift
Some localities are even foregoing the cash because it's too challenging to deal with.
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