The uphill battle for network defense
Protected virtual environments combined with greater transparency and better threat intelligence sharing offer agencies the potential to mitigate cybersecurity threats.
The Voter Fraud Commission wants your data -- but experts say they can't keep it safe
Newly revealed records show sloppy practices that could put millions of people’s information at risk.
More Tidbits Surface on Elon Musk’s Advancing Tunneling Operation
Making his vision for a system of near-frictionless transport tubes a reality still requires things like permitting.
Prioritizing Disaster Recovery Projects Through a Social Resilience Lens
Fostering social cohesion post-emergency is just as important as rebuilding infrastructure stronger.
Innovation and Urban Inequality Go Hand in Hand
A new study finds a correlation between the number of patents a city produces and economic segregation within its limits.
How Much Is the State and Local Property Tax Deduction Worth?
House Republicans are set to unveil their tax plan this week. Retaining a deduction for state and local property taxes promises to change the math.
New CDC Data Show the Role of Fentanyl and Its Analogs Play in Opioid Death Toll
No state was as harder hit by fentanyl’s animal tranquilizer cousin, carfentanil, than Ohio.
Illinois Interim CIO Discusses Continuing State’s Ambitious IT Agenda
Kirk Lonbom takes the helm at critical time for Illinois’ revitalized Department of Innovation and Technology.
Network defense that moves the attacker's target
CryptoniteNXT takes away hackers' visibility into a network, making attacks more difficult and expensive.
Puerto Rico's Dire Health-Care Crisis
Over a month after Hurricane Maria, citizens are still facing limited access to medical help and the increasing threat of illness.
Bounce House Regulations, Enforcement Lacking as Injuries Soar
Inflatable attractions may seem less ominous than roller coasters that flip riders upside down or carnival rides that send thrill-seekers whirling through the open air. But they can be just as dangerous and are far less regulated.
Cyber threat analytics: Putting the human back in the loop
Analysts' abilities to understand tactics and techniques, in context, will add a critical degree of resiliency to cybersecurity defense.
Federal judge unseals New York crime lab's software for analyzing DNA evidence
The ruling comes amid increased complaints by scientists and lawyers that flaws in the now-discontinued software program may have sent innocent people to prison.
Philadelphia bringing signal pre-emption tech to first responders
The technology will give first responders the right of way at traffic signals.
Ways and Means Chair: Property Tax Deduction to Remain Intact Under GOP Tax Plan
U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady's comments have implications for the fate of the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, as the Republican push to rewrite the nation's tax code continues.
An App for Citizens (or Health Inspectors) Frustrated With Finding Food Trucks
In an effort to resolve a government health code problem, they also found a way to empower businesses and citizens.
The Border-Wall Prototypes Are Up—Now What?
As the administration assesses the projects, both the purpose and effectiveness of a barrier are in question.
The Places at Greatest Risk of Being Undercounted in the 2020 Census
A new interactive mapping tool helps to identify them.
How Much Every State’s Annual GDP Will Increase If Dreamers Stay
California would see, at minimum, an extra $6.1 billion a year if Congress passes the bipartisan Dream Act, and other states' gains are significant—especially as Dreamers get their degrees.
Revenue Trails Expenses Over Long Term in 11 States
A state whose annual income falls short generally turns to a mix of reserves, debt, and deferred payments on its obligations to get by.
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