Transit agency’s cloud-based customer service boosts efficiency, visibility
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new system better manages passenger feedback, giving MTA more insight into its riders’ needs.
Cyberattack accelerates county’s modernization, cloud push
Last year’s ransomware attack showed “cloud averse” employees in New York’s Suffolk County the benefits of moving away from legacy technology.
Inside one state’s decade-long effort to map broadband availability
Thanks to its detailed data on household internet availability and speed, Colorado has been able to make the most of federal broadband funding opportunities.
New York City to Weigh Strict Facial Recognition Ban
Legislation would bar the use of the technology in public places and in residential buildings and would be one of the strictest prohibitions in the United States.
Montana Could Be First State to Ban TikTok
Lawmakers approved legislation to prevent the app from operating within the state, but critics said it has no clear enforcement plan and violates the U.S. Constitution.
New York City to weigh strict facial recognition ban
Legislation would bar the use of the technology in public places and in residential buildings and would be one of the strictest prohibitions in the United States.
Montana could be first state to ban TikTok
Lawmakers approved legislation to prevent the app from operating within the state, but critics said it has no clear enforcement plan and violates the U.S. Constitution.
Smart cameras ID bus lane violators
To increase bus speeds in Washington, D.C., Metrobuses will be outfitted with automated cameras to spot and help process infractions.
Amazon Sidewalk promises secure, wide-ranging IoT network
But critics warned of potential privacy issues with the network, which is switched on for consumers by default and could collect personal data.
Better ID management could help DMVs become ‘departments of citizen engagement’
Modernizing legacy technology, embracing self service and easing cross-agency authentication can help departments of motor vehicles provide better and more efficient customer experience.
State grounds Chinese-made drones over security concerns
The rule bans Florida agencies from using drones manufactured by Chinese company DJI, a move that could have an immediate effect on law enforcement agencies in the state.
State lawmakers pitch gold-backed cryptocurrency
Legislation in Texas would establish a digital currency that could then be redeemed in cash or gold.
Iowa agency realignment includes tech tweaks
The new law calls for the consolidation of common tech services and makes the Iowa Communications Network a non-cabinet agency.
Cyber Academy’s inaugural class to bolster city defenses
The 21 New York City employees will work with city cyber command offices and help build a local pipeline of cybersecurity workers.
AI helps responders mine social media for public safety insights
An artificial intelligence platform analyzes social media photos and texts to give responders more situational awareness.
Social Media Age Verification Faces Practicality, Privacy Challenges
Utah recently approved legislation designed to restrict minors’ use of the platforms, but critics say the effort is unworkable and could leave personal information vulnerable to hackers.
Social media age verification faces practicality, privacy challenges
Utah recently approved legislation designed to restrict minors’ use of the platforms, but critics say the effort is unworkable and could leave personal information vulnerable to hackers.
Passwordless authentication could cure user verification ills
As compromised and weak passwords continue to create major, ongoing vulnerabilities, organizations are looking at FIDO-based login options.
How one state looks to shared cyber services to defend rural areas
Colorado plans to leverage federal grant dollars to help its smaller communities protect themselves and expand a shared security operations center to track threats.
Every state sees tech workforce gains, report says
Net employment in tech grew by 3.2% last year, with more than 9 million people now employed in the sector across technical and non-technical roles, according to new CompTIA research.
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