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Can AI Tutors Give the Nation’s Workforce a Competitive Edge?
The number of workers needing new skills across a variety of emerging technology fields will soon outpace the nation’s ability to train them, but researchers at the Defense Department have a plan involving artificial intelligence.
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25 Emerging Tech Trends Government Leaders Should Watch
The selected technologies in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle feature immersive tech, accelerated artificial intelligence and innovation around how products and services are built.
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Counties to Get Free Services to Better Defend Against Cyberattacks
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million endpoint detection and response services program at no cost to 57 counties.
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FCC Chair Pushes for Gigabit Speed Broadband
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wants to increase the national broadband standard to 100 megabits per second for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads and proposed setting a separate national goal of 1 Gbps/500 Mbps.
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Ratings Tool Helps Counties Assess Security Risks
Available through the National Association of Counties, SecurityScorecard collects and analyzes global threat indicators so governments can gauge their threats and the vulnerability of their supply chain.
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What One State is Learning From Electric Bike Travel Data
Colorado is collecting and analyzing data on several e-bike pilot programs, gaining insights into the fastest-growing form of electric vehicle transportation.
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State Gathers Data to Map Internet Coverage, Performance
To improve broadband mapping accuracy, Vermont state workers will be testing the wireless network along state highways. Residents can supplement that data with their own test results.
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New York State Pumps the Brakes on Crypto Mining
With the value of cryptocurrency dropping and environmental concerns moving front and center, New York considers a two-year pause on fossil-fuel powered crypto mining operations.
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Cyber Insurance Sticker Shock Gives Some Governments Pause
Rising premiums and more exclusions has some states and localities questioning whether investing in a cybersecurity insurance policy is a good idea.
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The Changing Face of Ransomware
As ransomware continues as a profitable business model, attackers are squeezing the inefficiencies out of their operations.
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Biden Strengthens Cyber Coordination Between Feds and State, Local Government
The State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act improves collaboration between DHS and state and local governments by boosting the sharing of information and federal resources.
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Cybersecurity is No. 1 Priority for City, County IT Leaders
Thanks to the attack on Colonial Pipeline and the growing risk of international threats related to the war in Ukraine, 97% of IT leaders cited cybersecurity as their biggest concern in an annual survey.
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NYC Fire Department Calls for Help to Prevent Doxing
The department is looking for cybersecurity services to help it protect its employees from having personally identifiable information exposed.
Infrastructure
States Look to Electric Utilities for Broadband Connections
New York, Arkansas and Florida and their partners are taking advantage of utilities’ existing fiber-optic networks to spur middle-mile broadband connections.
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School Bus Wi-Fi Qualifies for Discounted Rate
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said broadband on school buses has been especially helpful in closing the homework gap.
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New Jersey Combating Vehicle Theft With License Plate Readers
The state will expand its network of high-speed automated cameras to crack down on record numbers of stolen cars.
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Ransomware Attacks on Governments More Frequent, Damaging and Costly
Attackers targeting states and localities demanded the lowest ransom payments of any sector surveyed, but victims were more likely to pay, according to a recent report.
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A City Government Begins Mining for Bitcoin
Fort Worth, Texas, has installed three bitcoin mining machines in its data center as part of a six-month pilot to assess the implications and opportunities of minting cryptocurrency.
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