Explainer: How malware gets inside your apps
Malware can be inserted into applications by attackers who modify apps and republish them, by compromised in-app advertising or by corrupted development tools.
Catching up with an interconnected federal cloud
Blending an interconnection-first approach with a cloud-first strategy enables digital users to gain access to multiple clouds from any location or any device.
DHS: 21 states' voting systems probed by Russian hackers
In some cases the hackers got inside the systems, but their tampering had no connection to vote counts, according to a Department of Homeland Security official.
Addressing the Retirement Insecurity Crisis
As Congress steps back on supporting small business employee retirement accounts, the state treasurers from Illinois and Oregon point out the need to continue forward.
Federal Officials Say There’s No Evidence State Votes Were Hacked
But they haven’t conducted forensics on voting machines in order to find evidence of Russian cyberattacks.
Mayors to Consider Adopting Resolution Against Trump’s Proposed CDBG Cuts
The city executives will do so at the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Miami Beach later this week.
Using Special Nails to Save Roofs—And Dollars
Some states are encouraging homeowners to build stronger homes to minimize disaster damage — and save money.
Louisiana Gov. Warns Tropical Storm Will ‘Affect the Entire State’
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maine prepares for partial state shutdown; Florida citrus canker payouts; and West Virginia governor acquiesces on state budget.
Iowa City turns to data for holistic health care, justice solutions
Data analytics is helping the city find new ways to combat substance abuse, homelessness, crime and mental health issues.
Report: 60 percent of top federal websites fall short on security and privacy
The Online Trust Audit, which rates site security, consumer protection and privacy across several sectors, also noted federal sites' adoption of critical security best practices.
Experts hash out next-generation cyber defenses
A new collection of essays highlights effective cybersecurity defenses that can be leveraged by public-sector organizations.
Emergency apps fail real-world user-centered design test
After analyzing tweets from a wildfire evacuation, researchers found only six of the top 40 concerns were addressed by existing apps.
GOP Senator to White House: Hands Off Oil and Gas Payments to Gulf Coast States
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy that he’d work with him to address concerns about a plan in President Trump’s budget to redirect the funds.
Here’s What’s on the Agenda of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting in Miami Beach
Catch the biggest standing committee, task force and best practices sessions.
How Denver Is Preparing to Battle a Catastrophic Tree-Killing Pest
“I’m beautiful, I’m nasty, and I’m coming to kill your ash tree,” according to the “Smart Ash” campaign.
Florida Gov. Picks a Fight With Connecticut Over Business Climate
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Maine’s first-ever “food sovereignty” law; Oakland’s “backroom deals”; and Utah’s latest attempt at Medicaid expansion.
DevOps framework speeds software delivery
Designed to align with federal policies and standards, eGlobalTech's DevOps Factory gives agencies security, flexibility and a process model that allows them to continuously iterate and scale.
GSA looks to bring AI to proposal reviews
The General Services Administration is looking improve its FASlane process with machine learning and distributed ledger technologies.
Sheriff's office spins up cloud-based facial recognition
In Oregon, the Washington County Sheriff's Office is using Amazon Web Service's Rekognition service to match pictures of suspects with a pool of mugshots.
FirstNet issues state coverage, rate plans
States begin deliberations on whether to opt into FirstNet or develop their own complementary network.
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