Cybersecurity, Opioid Abuse Among Top Concerns at NGA Summer Meeting
Starting July 14, Des Moines, Iowa, will play host to at least 26 governors at their association’s seasonal business gathering.
For Smaller Cities, Intelligent Networks Offer a Solid Digital Foundation
Legacy networks are constraining when cities must meet connectivity demands, according to Verizon’s VP of SLED markets.
L.A. County Sheriff Is Boosting Metro Security With Prescriptive Analytics
The Armorway platforms AI algorithm generates an unpredictable security plan after predicting what adversaries might do.
Route Fifty Viewcast on June 9: Strong Cybersecurity for State and Local Governments
We’ll discuss how to think about effectively protecting agency IT assets and safeguarding public sector information. Register today for this free event.
This Housing Authority Took App Delivery Into the Cloud
Workplace entry is easier when core software can quickly be pushed to anyone’s device securely.
How Missouri's State Government Is Fending Off Social Engineering Incidents
Cybersecurity awareness training for state employees is paying off.
State CIOs Eye Stronger Cyber Partnership With the Feds
The 30-some officials stressed the need for improved network defense and access to federal resources, during their annual Fly-In to Washington D.C.
How Ohio and IBM Co-Manage the State’s Data Center
The State of Ohio Computing Center consolidates 26 agencies on one floor.
Examining the Risks and Realities Facing Cybersecurity Decision-Makers
ROUTE FIFTY SPECIAL REPORT: We take a look at issues like state budgeting for cyber defense, intergovernmental coordination, analytics and training for effective cyber response.
Minnesota Governor’s Big Cybersecurity Spending Plan Gets Iffy Support in Legislature
Debate about funding levels reflects national discussion about whether states are investing enough to keep computer systems and data safe from hackers and other threats.
State and Local Officials Stress Need for Better Coordination to Target Cyber Disruptions
Training, technology and partnerships are critical to infrastructure defense, according to a new white paper, but do encryption and privacy concerns really stand in government’s way?
The Internet of Things and Cities: A Billion Points of Policy
Before diving in head first into the world of IoT, local governments seriously consider some of the potential risks when it comes to critical matters like cybersecurity.
A Scalable, More Secure State Elections Website
Once plagued with traffic problems, Virginia election night reporting now relies on a hosted, cloud-based storage solution.
States Might Want to Consider Advanced Analytics for Cybersecurity. Here’s Why.
Quickly detecting threats is a key goal with this approach to keeping computer networks safe.
How States Can Improve Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing With the Feds
Virginia has taken a number of steps to boost interoperability with federal agencies: consolidating network infrastructure, investing in fusion centers and filling its cyber workforce gap with community college grads.
Is Your State Prepared for a Cyberattack on Top of a Natural Disaster?
NASCIO doesn’t think so, so it’s developed a government response planning guide for cyber disruptions.
This Arkansas County Is Taking Multi-Factor Authentication Seriously
And its cybersecurity strategy protected $17 million from phishing attacks.
Feds Charge Iranian Hacker in Infiltration of N.Y. Dam’s IT Systems
The attack on the Bowman Avenue Dam “represents a frightening new frontier in cybercrime,” according to U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.
Ransomware Attacks Continue to Stack Up and Local Agencies Remain at High Risk
Public library systems, water systems, law enforcement and health departments have all been recently targeted by the cyberattack tactic.
SLED Market On Pace for Modest Procurement Growth in 2016 Thanks to Smart Cities
Investment in smart infrastructure will fuel increased bids and RFPs, according to business intelligence firm Onvia.
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