In the Tales Told by Sewage, Public Health and Privacy Collide
Sewage epidemiology has been embraced in other countries for decades, but not in the U.S. Will Covid change that?
How CBII secures DOD networks, improves performance
The Cloud-Based Internet Isolation gives mission partners a way to offload internet browsing from Defense Department networks so they can conserve bandwidth for essential functions.
When artificial intelligence learns to attack us
“We risk a future of AI systems hacking other AI systems, with humans being little more than collateral damage,” cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier writes.
Encryption key management: Best practices for federal agencies
When dealing with sensitive information, it's essential agencies ensure keys are accessible, under their control and available only to those who need them.
The FBI is breaking into corporate computers to remove malicious code – smart cyber defense or government overreach?
To contain the continuing attacks on corporate networks running Microsoft Exchange software, the FBI remotely accessed victims’ systems and deleted the hacker-installed web shell.
‘I Feel like I’m Drowning’: Women Business Owners Keep Hitting New Barriers to Federal Loan Aid
Women, especially women of color, are driving small-business growth during a pandemic in which they’ve been hit particularly hard — and missed out on help.
Adoptees Press States for Access to Original Birth Certificates
New York is one of only nine states that allow adoptees unrestricted access to their original birth certificates. About a dozen states are considering bills to also do so.
Survey: Where Are the High-priority Infrastructure Projects in America
A list of the most pressing issues surrounding infrastructure implementation are listed as states prepare for funding.
Washington State Sets 2030 Goal for Phasing Out Gas-Powered Cars
The measure, awaiting a signature from Gov. Jay Inslee, comes after California set a similar target.
Centralizing State IT Functions Gains Momentum
Connecticut is building an information technology organization within its government, joining a number of other states consolidating people, hardware and software to reduce costs and inefficiencies.
Western Governors Are Leading the Charge on Broadband
COMMENTARY | In states across the West, governors are taking action to expand broadband access, pushing for more flexible funding, better mapping and faster infrastructure deployment.
State-Supported 'Clean Energy' Loans Are Putting Borrowers At Risk of Losing Their Homes
Dozens of Missouri homeowners who used PACE loans to fix up their houses ended up trapped in debt and could soon see their homes sold at auction.
Using AI and data to make decisions faster
Former Federal CIO Suzette Kent discusses the importance of -- and challenges with -- using data and artificial intelligence to meet agency missions.
CISA issues warning on exploited VPN flaw
A Chinese hacking campaign is using known flaws in a virtual private network application to breach entity networks and implant the SUPERNOVA malware.
Lawmakers consider options for better climate data sharing
The federal government’s climate data must be available to the state, local and private-sector decision-makers who need it, lawmakers said.
Beacons alert app users of nearby hazards
The Bluetooth-based system disseminates emergency messages to app users approaching the site of a hazard.
DARPA-funded fabric protects against chemical, biologic threats
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is developing new fabrics and protective equipment that can reduce the risk of chemical and biological threats to service members and responders.
How Houston’s First Pregnant City Council Member is Using Her Power to Enact Change
For too long, pregnant workers have had to “grin and bear it” in the workplace. Abbie Kamin wants to change that.
There’s No Such Thing as a Low-Skill Worker
COMMENTARY | The label flattens workers to a single attribute, ignoring the capacities they have and devaluing the work they do.
Report: How State Governance Bodies Can Help Thwart Cybersecurity Attacks
The National Governors Association suggests ways that these groups can implement effective cybersecurity measures for energy infrastructure and other sectors.
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