Information security in government IT: Lessons learned from the financial industry
Enterprise cloud migration and over-the-cloud PII protection can be less challenging for agencies if they draw from the experiences of early adopters in the financial industry.
Russian hacking fuels return to paper ballots
Amid security concerns over Russian hackers targeting state voting systems in 2016, there's a renewed focus on shifting to analog solutions.
Are States Really More Efficient Than the Federal Government?
Political scientists and economists don't think so, but many Republicans—who want to turn national programs over to local control—do.
State Election Officials Still Angry But Ready to Work With DHS
A conversation about state and federal cooperation on election cybersecurity with Connie Lawson, president of the National Association of Secretaries of State.
If States Are Going to Be Agile, CIOs Need to Get Their Workforces Onboard
“If agile is going to work, it’s going to be because of the team, not the management,” according to Denis Goulet, New Hampshire’s CIO and Department of Information Technology commissioner.
Getting Ahead of Hurricanes With Data-Driven Evacuation Planning
A growing number of cities are looking to do more with transportation data analytics before disasters strike.
'Risk Is Shifting' for State and Local Employees Planning for Retirement
The changes are taking place in an era when some state and local governments are struggling with pension costs.
Minnesota Health Commissioner: CHIP Failure Calls Reliability of Federal ‘Partners’ Into Question
“We rely on a functioning federal partner ... and when our federal partners don’t perform the basic functions necessary for us to continue to operate these programs for the benefit of people, there’s consequences to that.”
22 states opt-in to FirstNet
Just under half of U.S. states and territories have chosen to use the FirstNet wireless nationwide first responder network, while the rest officially have 90 days to decide.
CMS fraud prevention system stops billions in improper payments
The system is effective in alerting investigators to potential fraud, but it more data is needed to see if it helps speed overall investigations, GAO said.
Taking emergency management to the edge
DMI's Endzone brings a mobile-centric focus to situational awareness for emergency response.
How Hurricane Responders Track People Whose Lives Depend on Power
For people who rely on electricity-dependent machines to maintain their health, power outages are more than a frustration. State and local emergency managers are using data to keep them safe.
The Worst Mass Shooting in U.S. History
A gunman opened fire during a country-music show at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, killing at least 50 people and injuring more than 200 more.
How virtualization helps agencies meet their 'cloud first' promise
Virtualization offers a better, more efficient and future-ready network infrastructure that’s just as powerful, but far more flexible and secure, than what came before.
Latest snag in ACA sign-Ups: Those who guide consumers are hitting roadblocks
HealthCare.gov navigators are hitting snags completing a mandatory certification course, experiencing more technical glitches and getting less help from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Update: Time Has Run Out on the Children’s Health Insurance Program
As Congress dawdles on CHIP reauthorization, the stakes remain very high as funding is set to be exhausted in the states.
West Coast Cities and States Should Be More Worried About the Crisis in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria has cut off access to drinking water, sewage, electricity and telecommunications across the U.S. commonwealth. Here’s why Seattle or L.A. might end up being the next San Juan.
‘Big Ideas for Cities’ to Spotlight Inclusive Practices
Mayors are increasingly concerned with income, transportation and housing disparities affecting minority communities.
New York opens first leg of drone test corridor
An agreement with NASA will support the development of a 50-mile test corridor and a facility to certify the cybersecurity and air worthiness of drones.
Attempted voting hacks a 'wake-up call,' former DHS chief says
The Russian probes and alleged attempted hacks of voting systems in the last election "exposed cyber vulnerabilities" that could have serious ramifications.
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