Nonprofit cites ‘inaccuracies’ in new broadband maps
Open internet advocate Public Knowledge urged the FCC to clarify the challenge process, the availability of satellite internet and the role of anchor institutions.
A City Seeks Digital Maps of Its Public Building Interiors
As original blueprints are no longer accurate, Aurora, Illinois, wants indoor, "digital twin" imaging to update records and increase public safety.
City seeks digital twin for public building interiors
As original blueprints are no longer accurate, Aurora, Illinois, wants indoor digital maps to update records and increase public safety.
State calls for threat sharing and ransomware payment bans
Texas’ Department of Information Resources said localities should be required to report incidents and called for a state ban on paying ransomware demands.
Real-time tracking now available for some city school buses
New York City’s efforts to modernize school transportation have been dogged by delays — like its buses — but this new effort will allow parents and schools to monitor them.
Digitized services drive citizen satisfaction
While many states have low customer satisfaction, some are bucking that trend by investing in technology to improve processes, according to research from McKinsey.
Are We Building Cyber Vulnerability into EV Charging Infrastructure?
Amid a nationwide push to electrify transportation, observers said that cybersecurity doesn’t get appropriate attention.
Are we building cyber vulnerability into EV charging infrastructure?
Amid a nationwide push to electrify transportation, observers said that cybersecurity doesn’t get appropriate attention.
Ransomware response requires better federal, state, local coordination
Federal agencies most involved with cybersecurity should improve communication with each other and with other levels of government, GAO said.
How One State’s Phishing Training Evolves With Threats
Indiana regularly tests employees on various platforms and attachment formats, including prompts related to headline news and retests of scams that have proved difficult for workers to catch.
How one state’s phishing training evolves with threats
Indiana regularly tests employees on various platforms and attachment formats, including prompts related to headline news and retests of scams those that have proved difficult for workers to catch.
Some workflows belong in the cloud, others don’t
New research shows that 88% of organizations have returned at least some data from the cloud to on-prem data centers.
Bitcoin-mining helps bring business to the city's ‘front porch’
As the first U.S. city to mine the cryptocurrency, Fort Worth leaders say the venture will attract more visitors and businesses.
Challenge to FCC broadband map IDs thousands of NY addresses lacking connectivity
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state’s ConnectALL Program submitted the addresses of more than 30,000 locations that are either unserved, underserved or missing information.
Cyber range looks to inspire next generation of talent
The Louisiana-backed range will provide hands-on training for K-12 students nationwide and help fill the cyber workforce pipeline.
Cybersecurity front and center in voting innovation
Ensuring votes have a paper trail is a far better solution than relying on emerging, unproven technologies, election security experts say.
County puts ‘Band-Aids’ on power shortage pain
The electric utility serving Loudoun County, Virginia, cannot power new data centers until 2026, leaving the county looking for temporary solutions.
‘Insatiable appetite’ for internet pushes county to gigabit broadband
Clark County, Nevada, CIO Bob Leek said localities must meet rising demand and invest in the future.
Almost half of phishing attacks target gov employees, research says
Traditionally aimed at stealing credentials, phishing attacks are growing increasingly sophisticated.
Almost Half of Phishing Attacks Target Government Employees, Research Says
Traditionally aimed at stealing credentials, phishing attacks are growing increasingly sophisticated.
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