Robocallers Try New Tactics to Evade Crackdowns
Scofflaws innovate after every government attempt to block scam calls.
How regulation could impact the open-source community
Regulating ownership and assigning liability to open-source developers might lessen the chances of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, but doing so runs counter to the open-source community’s ideals.
Food Delivery Robots Gaining Popularity
The emerging technology poses regulatory questions for state and local governments.
How One City is Working to Make Spending Data More Transparent
Efforts by Los Angeles' controller to open up city fiscal data took on an added dimension when Covid-19 hit.
Input Needed on Emerging Tech Trends and Risks for Congressional Study
Topics of interest include artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, autonomous delivery technologies and more.
White House Holiday Warning Identifies Options for Reporting Ransomware
The FBI has a prominent portal for governments and entities to report cybersecurity incidents, but Congress is considering legislation that officials fear could change the dynamic.
Pandemic lessons: Building partnerships, managing networks and steering outcomes
Lessons learned from the nation’s response to the pandemic can shape the way governments at all levels handle future crises, a new report finds.
How Common Are Ransomware Attacks? Lawmakers Want to Find Out.
Nobody knows how often government agencies are hit.
NC town builds IoT center of excellence
In partnership with SAS Institute and Sematech, Cary will build a Center of Excellence dedicated to facilitating the development and deployment of edge-to-cloud internet-of-things solutions to local challenges that other municipalities can replicate.
Information Disorder Is Biggest Social Danger, Commission Warns
The Aspen Institute’s Commission on Information Disorder made multiple structural recommendations for the information ecosystem.
Senators Urge Better Cyber Protection For K-12 Schools
A recent Government Accountability Office report dove into how virtual classrooms are increasing vulnerability to ransomware and other cyber threats.
Cyber Insurance for Local Governments Costs More, Covers Less
More governments have cyber incident coverage than ever before, but the escalated risk of ransomware and cyberattacks means higher premiums, rising deductibles and greater scrutiny of security protocols.
Army seeks to leverage native analytics for supply chain resilience
The Army wants to be able to use the data analytics already in its logistics systems to be better prepared for supply chain vulnerabilities.
Most Employees Want Stronger Cybersecurity Standards in the Workplace, Survey Finds
Two-thirds of respondents found national cybersecurity guidelines to be “extremely” or “very” valuable.
The 311 Lifeline: How Governments Enhanced Call Centers During the Pandemic
State and municipal governments established special hotlines or expanded the type of services residents could access through 311 call centers during the pandemic.
Taking Race Out of Criminal Charges
Prosecutors in Yolo County, California, are attempting “race-blind charging” by using software to redact identifying information, including race and other descriptors, from police reports.
New Survey Finds Differences in How Local Agencies Adopt Software
The poll of over 800 local government officials looks at trends with how departments are embracing specialized software and how satisfied they are with it.
Can cities monetize their data?
The North Texas Innovation Alliance is researching how member cities and counties can monetize data to boost revenue.
What’s Ahead for State Tech Leaders
In a new special report Route Fifty examines some of the emerging issues and challenges that state chief information officers are contending with.
Infrastructure Package Includes Major Investment In Cybersecurity
Among the $1 trillion in overall funding, the bill features a $100 million cyber response and recovery fund for critical infrastructure and other cyber benefits.
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