Broadband Dominates Tech Funding In Infrastructure Bill
Funds will go to expanding broadband and 5G connectivity nationwide.
$1.2T infrastructure plan offers lucrative target for fraud
Whistleblowing, auditing, increased regulatory requirements and machine-learning tools for data mining and forensic analysis can help deter fraud, but lawmakers would be wise to include more anti-fraud language in large spending bills.
How to Identify Phishing Emails and Foil Attacks
COMMENTARY | A cybersecurity researcher explains what to do to protect your organization.
Building a Cloud-savvy Workforce May Mean Rethinking Degree Requirements
Government and industry officials question how they can keep cloud positions filled when they require various college degrees and certifications, but onboarding is key.
IRS’ bot shop streamlines IT services
Through early adoption of artificial intelligence and robotic process automation, UNS has strategically targeted IT support issues with RPA, specifically ones that require substantial resources.
Telehealth app helps medical staff find specialists
With the National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network app, users can set up virtual critical care wards and help medical staff find available remote experts by searching for an on-duty provider by specialty.
OSCAL automates FedRAMP assessments
Open Security Controls Assessment Language allows the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program to automate the review of cloud service providers’ security authorization packages for completeness and consistency.
Census rebuilds construction data collection, analysis processes
By automating the classification of construction activities shown in satellite images, the Census Bureau has eliminated the need to manually collect and process data from thousands of survey responses.
States With the Most and Least Cybercrime
Alaska has the highest amount of cyber fraud per person every year while West Virginia has the least, according to a recent report.
Most Local Governments Provide Cyber Awareness Training. Why Do 25% Let Elected Leaders Opt Out?
A new survey from the CompTIA Public Technology Institute highlights cybersecurity concerns among municipal IT professionals, including remote work and rising insurance premiums.
California faces challenges tracking COVID testing, vaccination data
The state’s Department of Human Resources said 66% of the state’s employees have provided proof they are vaccinated, but only half of 59,000 unvaccinated state employees were being tested as required.
USPTO’s path from open data to AI
A foundation in open data laid the groundwork for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s artificial intelligence journey.
Some states are cloaking prison COVID data
While most corrections systems have never provided much information about the spread of the virus in their institutions, lately it has gotten worse. Even less transparency is available from city and county jails and in juvenile detention facilities.
Scammers Are Using Fake Job Ads to Steal People’s Identities
From Facebook to LinkedIn to Indeed, ads are popping up that promise well-paying jobs — if applicants provide their Social Security numbers and other details up front. Scammers then use the information to apply for unemployment benefits.
Natural Disasters Can Set the Stage for Cyberattacks
Indiana and some other state and local governments are trying to prepare by holding drills or creating preparedness plans.
Half of Public Sector IT Pros Not ‘Fully Confident’ in Cyberattack Response
Most public sector IT professionals believe a lack of expertise and resources are hindering cyber posture as well.
Bill Supports the Expansion and Development of 6G Infrastructure
A bipartisan bill would establish a council to oversee and implement 6G broadband access across the country.
How DevOps lost its way -- and how to bring it back
Centralized hubs where developers can access an arsenal of DevOps tools minimize the need for context switching and provide greater visibility into how tools work together and who’s using them for what purpose.
Mitigating Cloud Risks in Government Starts With Full Visibility of Shadow IT
COMMENTARY | New survey findings highlight the need for a data-centric approach to cloud security in the era of remote work.
Data’s Role in Measuring Program Outcomes and Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse
COMMENTARY | The American Rescue Plan has shown a spotlight on government use of funds. Here are strategies state and local governments can use to ensure their programs generate positive community results.
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