Counties Should View Outdated Elections Technology and Policies as Cyber Liabilities
“You want to assume breach,” the president of Verified Voting told the National Association of Counties this week.
The Benefits of Smart Cities Are Apparent, But Is Local Government Ready for Them?
And a bigger question: Is the widespread adoption of the smart cities model really just six to 10 years away?
Developing a Cyberattack Curriculum to Improve Emergency Response
A pilot version of a new course was offered for the first time in January to Utah's state government.
State and Local Governments Misperceive the Risk of Cyber Attacks
In an age of increasingly subtle and stealthy cyber attacks, state and local government officials must prepare for the worst. They should start by assuming that they've already been hacked.
Vermont State Workers Duped in Tax-Season Phishing Scam
This attack may have “looked more professional” than others, but there was a big red flag, too.
Why Local Police Departments Are Prime Targets for Ransomware Attacks
Organizations that typically don’t have sophisticated IT teams or extensive security measures are especially vulnerable.
Why NY.gov’s Pageviews Quadrupled Last Year
A new user-centric approach to Web design is being employed with state agency sites.
Why the Public Sector Should Reassess Its Health Information Security Protocols
Data breaches leading to medical billing fraud increase healthcare costs for governments, according to a new Verizon report.
How Governments Can Mitigate Rising Cyberattacks
Is your agency talking to its ISP, using multiple data centers and monitoring its networks?
What State CIOs Are Prioritizing in 2016
New CIOs in 19 states offered fresh perspectives on what’s important heading into next year.
Can Baltimore County Compete With Silicon Valley at Cybersecurity?
The county’s government is selling local information and cybersecurity companies as the solution to the nation’s $100 billion cybercrime problem.
Auditor’s Review Points Out Cybersecurity Weaknesses for Missouri’s Local Governments
Inadequate password controls and granting employees too much access to information are some of the issues pinpointed.
The Race to Develop an Open-Source Voting System Is On
San Francisco is exploring the more transparent option alongside Los Angeles County and Travis County, Texas.
Despite Increased Awareness, Cybersecurity Challenges Persist For State and Local Governments
Translating technical language and developing staff were among the key difficulties described by security professionals speaking in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Making the Case for Cyber Defense Spending in Local Government
Here’s how IT leaders in one Arizona county are working to demonstrate the return on cybersecurity investments: “When [decisionmakers] see that value, it makes sense.”
NASCIO’s 2015 State CIO Survey Details Insights on Agile Methods
Procurement and contracting policies aren’t keeping pace with citizen demand for state services and software, according to the sixth annual survey.
NASCIO Honors ‘Secure Colorado’ Cybersecurity Program as Part of State IT Recognition Awards
The program was one of 11 state government initiatives honored at NASCIO’s annual conference in Salt Lake City.
Mitigating DDoS Attacks to Maintain Citizen Service
While such cyberassaults are generally perceived as less harmful than other attacks, they can be just as damaging. Daniel Steeves, the CIO for the Ottawa Police Service, details a useful case study from Canada’s capital city.
When It Comes to Cyber Defense, Colorado Spends to Secure Its Information Resources
Faced with 8.4 million security events a day, the Governor’s Office of Information Technology continues to identify controls in need of additional funding.
Wyoming’s New Cybersecurity Proposal; Virginia’s New Massive Solar Project
Also: Frenso prepared to get tough on code enforcement.
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